Nonprofit · EIN 93-1941739
FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL
Also known as ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $249,347 | $275,348 | -$26,001 | $63,702 | $47,666 | $16,036 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $237,443 | $195,406 | $42,037 | $99,378 | $57,341 | $42,037 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | – | – | – | $51,301 | $51,301 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,961
- of which government grants
- $58,961
- Program service revenue
- $187,941
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,445
- Other revenue
- $2,445
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $46,610
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $46,610
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $545
- Accounting fees
- $1,860
- Occupancy
- $147,387
- Program services (functional)
- $272,943
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,405
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,702
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47,666
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,036
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,036
- Gross receipts
- $256,063
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WASSERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ADAM MCLEAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KERSTIN GILG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHELLEY KEIMACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TROY JORDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EMILIE CARROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SALLY SOMMERS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WASSERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ADAM MCLEAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KERSTIN GILG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHELLEY KEIMACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELLEN MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WASSERMAN | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK DONNELLY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| KERSTIN GILG | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| SHELLEY KEIMACH | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| ELLEN MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 WESTERN AVE STE 2 # 662, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-7249
- In care of
- % DAVID N WASSERMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID WASSERMAN, 326 N PAYNE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- DAVID WASSERMAN, CHAIR
- Phone
- (908) 884-9280
- Website
- ACADIATRADFESTIVAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COSTON & MCISAAC CPAS CHARTERED
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE THROUGH A FESTIVAL COMPOSED OF INTENSIVE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, CONCERTS, AND DANCES, AND RELATED PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- THE FESTIVALS GOAL IS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE ARTISTRY AND BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN GENERATIONS AND CULTURES BY CARRYING FORWARD MUSIC AND DANCE TRADITIONS OF ACADIAN, CAPE BRETON, IRISH, QUBCOIS, SCOTTISH, AND OTHER ORIGINS.Expenses $272,943 · revenue $180,448
- THE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE CELEBRATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE LIVING ART OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE ACROSS CULTURES AND THROUGHOUT TIME.revenue $7,493
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1941739
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,702
- Income (IRS master file)
- $256,063
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $249,347 | $275,348 | $63,702 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $237,443 | $195,406 | $99,378 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $0 | $0 | $51,301 | XML |
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 93-1941739).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL is 93-1941739.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID WASSERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $249,347, expenses of $275,348 and total assets of $63,702 at year end.
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