Nonprofit · EIN 83-1657100
LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · HAYS, KS 67601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $114,956 | $110,400 | $4,556 | $59,790 | $182 | $59,608 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $115,481 | $97,907 | $17,574 | $55,584 | $532 | $55,052 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $113,289
- Investment income
- $1,667
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $14,750
- Other expenses
- $95,650
- Program services (functional)
- $110,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,584
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,790
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $182
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,608
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,935
- Gross receipts
- $114,956
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMEE RIEGEL | President | 0 | $0 |
| JD BENNING | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| MISTY SCHARTZ | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL KILMER | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| RUSS BAKER | SECURITY CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| AARON KENKEL | OPERATION CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| JASON RIEGEL | TALENT CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| RUTH SCHILLER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMEE RIEGEL | President | 0 | $0 |
| JD BENNING | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN NICHOLS | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| PHIL KILMER | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 323 W 24TH ST, HAYS, KS 67601-3007
- In care of
- % AIMEE RIEGEL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 323 W 24TH ST, HAYS KS 67601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- AIMEE RIEGEL, 323 W 24TH ST, HAYS KS 67601
- Signed the 990-EZ
- AIMEE RIEGEL, President
- Phone
- (785) 979-3688
- Website
- lovegrassmusicfestival.com
- Return prepared by
- Jeff Pinkney CPA Inc
Mission
Through shared cultural experiences and the building of partnerships, we seek to create a substantial economic impact in North Central Kansas and beyond by hosting regular music events and promoting local and upcoming bluegrass artists. Our efforts culminate in a three-day bluegrass festival the second weekend of August each year.
Program accomplishments
- BRING THE BLUEGRASS ARTS TO RURAL KANSAS COMMUNITIES, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.Expenses $110,400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1657100
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,790
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $114,956 | $110,400 | $59,790 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $115,481 | $97,907 | $55,584 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: AIMEE RIEGEL | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: AIMEE RIEGEL | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Aimee N Riegel | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Aimee | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Aimee Riegel | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-1657100).
Questions about LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION is 83-1657100.
- Is LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names AIMEE RIEGEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOVEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,956, expenses of $110,400 and total assets of $59,790 at year end.
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