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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3569164

BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

Also known as FOPA

Tax-exempt · BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Financials

$42K$37K2023$70K$40K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$69,709$40,300$29,409$59,747–$59,747
June 30, 2024990-EZ$41,560$36,998$4,562$30,338–$30,338
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,563
Investment income
$1,146

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$35,907
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,567
Printing, publications and postage
$2,725
Other expenses
$101
Program services (functional)
$40,300

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,338
Total assets, end of year
$59,747
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$59,747
Cash, savings and investments
$59,747
Gross receipts
$69,709

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NIRA POLLOCKPRESIDENT0$0
JULIE DOLLINGERVICE PRESIDE0$0
JENNIFER ANNE MEUSTREASURER0$0
RYAN GARMSCLERK0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FLORENCE SLINGLUFF IVESPRESIDENT0$0
PATRICIA JOAN NAVARRETETREASURER0$0
JENNIFER ANNE MEUSCLERK0$0
JENNIFER ANNE MEUSDIRECTOR0$0
FLORENCE SLINGLUFF IVESDIRECTOR0$0
PATRICIA JOAN NAVARRETEDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
115 GREENOUGH ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6151
In care of
% BROOKLINE FOPA
Signed the 990-EZ
JENNIFER ANNE MEUS, TREASURER
Return prepared by
ROBERT J JOHNSTON CPA

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS (FOPA) IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT AT BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL (BHS) THROUGH: FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING FOR NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE BHS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY AND LEADERSHIP; INCREASING VISIBILITY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AT BHS AND ITS ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOKLINE THROUGH OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION; AND STRENGHTENING COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT AT BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL (BHS) THROUGH: FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING FOR NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE BHS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY AND LEADERSHIP
    Expenses $10,731 · grants $6,338
  • SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT AT BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL (BHS) THROUGH: FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING FOR NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE BHS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY AND LEADERSHIP.
    Expenses $29,569 · grants $29,569

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-3569164
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B94)
Assets (IRS master file)
$59,747
Income (IRS master file)
$69,709

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$69,709$40,300$59,747IRS
990-EZJune 2024$41,560$36,998$30,338XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS

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 88-3569164).

Questions about BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC is 88-3569164.
Is BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS 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 BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BROOKLINE FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,709, expenses of $40,300 and total assets of $59,747 at year end.

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