Friends of Music
Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to columbus, ne area during fiscal 2025. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our …
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Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to the columbus, ne area during fiscal 2024. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our concerts. We also solicite donations to keep the concerts affordable. This is our only program. We have over 650 members.
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Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to columbus, ne area during fiscal 2025. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our concerts. We also solicite donations to keep the concerts affordable. This is our only program. We have over 650 members.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Music is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Columbus, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 470616799. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $85K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Friends of Music is located in Columbus, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Music has $85K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Music is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $85K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Music. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Friends of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Friends of Music profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to the columbus, ne area during fiscal 2024. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our concerts. We also solicite donations to keep the concerts affordable. This is our only program. We have over 650 members. Friends of Music is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Friends of Music's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $85K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Music are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Music is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470616799, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRIENDS OF MUSIC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralNervous Tiger — Deadbeat Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Special Treat — #imjustakidchallenge with the childhood friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Museum Mouth — Museum Mouth - Just Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
The Nigel Brooks Singers — Power to All Our Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
United Voice Players — Let's Be Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Gallery (2) — Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Kerosene (3) — Kerosene - My Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Dragon Sound — Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
The Retrospective Soundtrack Players — No Man Is Poor Who Has Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
Mayday Parade — Mayday Parade - Tales Told By Dead Friends (Music Video) - Dork | Down With Boring
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Quick facts about Friends of Music
- What is Friends of Music?
- Friends of Music is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbus, United States. Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to the columbus, ne area during fiscal 2024. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our concerts. We also solicite donations to keep the concerts affordable. This is our only program. We have over 650 members.
- When was Friends of Music founded?
- Friends of Music was founded in 1945.
- Who leads Friends of Music?
- Anne Kinnison serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends of Music located?
- Headquartered in Columbus, United States.
- What is Friends of Music's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Music trustworthy?
- Friends of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of Music's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470616799.
- What is Friends of Music's website?
- http://www.concertassociation.net/COLUMBUSNE