Nonprofit · EIN 88-1421239
ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC
Tax-exempt · LEBANON, IL 62254
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,204 | $69,580 | -$1,376 | $13,847 | – | $13,847 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $17,525 | $20,959 | -$3,434 | $15,223 | – | $15,223 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $122,333 | $103,676 | $18,657 | $18,657 | – | $18,657 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $68,204
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,972
- Other expenses
- $65,608
- Program services (functional)
- $65,366
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,223
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,847
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,847
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,847
- Gross receipts
- $68,204
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BELL | PRESIDENT/TR | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER A MODER-BELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW EATON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LUKE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BELL | PRESIDENT/TR | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER A MODER-BELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW EATON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LUKE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R BELL | PRESIDENT/TR | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER A MODER-BELL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW EATON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LUKE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 315 W SCHUETZ ST, LEBANON, IL 62254-1550
- In care of
- % JOHN BELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 315 W Schuetz, Lebanon IL 62254
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- John Bell, 315 W Schuetz, Lebanon IL 62254
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN R BELL, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- Phone
- (618) 670-1707
- Website
- AMBASSADORSOFMUSIC.COM
- Return prepared by
- DUNN CPA FIRM LLP
Mission
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONALISM THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BAND AND CHOIR THAT WILL TAKE A BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR. THE ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC TOUR OFFERS TALENTED STUDENT MUSICIANS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE BEST OF EUROPE, INCLUDING THE BIRTHPLACE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC ITSELF. THIS FIFTEEN- DAY TOUR TAKES STUDENTS AND DIRECTORS ON AN ADVENTURE THROUGH FIVE COUNTRIES, WITH ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT OUR JOURNEY, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES IN HISTORIC VENUES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC, INC. WAS ORGANIZED AND IS OPERATED TO PROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONALISM THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL-AGE BAND, CHOIR AND STRING ORCHESTRA TO MOUNT A PERFORMANCE TOUR TO EUROPE EVERY OTHER YEAR. IN THE SUMMER OF 2025, THE BAND, CHOIR, AND ORCHESTRA, 272 STUDENT PERFORMERS, PARENTS AND STAFF, TRAVELED TO ENGLAND, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED THEATER PERFORMANCES IN LONDON, VISITED HISTORICAL SITES THROUGHOUT EUROPE INCLUDING THE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP AND PERFORMED A MAJOR CONCERT IN EACH CITY.Expenses $65,366
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1421239
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,847
- Income (IRS master file)
- $68,204
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,204 | $69,580 | $13,847 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $17,525 | $20,959 | $15,223 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $122,333 | $103,676 | $18,657 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: John Bell | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-1421239).
Questions about ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC
- What is the EIN of ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC is 88-1421239.
- Is ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC 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 ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC 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 ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC 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 ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names John Bell.
- Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ILLINOIS AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,204, expenses of $69,580 and total assets of $13,847 at year end.
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