Maine Traditional Music Association
Educate and promote traditional regional music and dance mostly through a series of summer music camps.
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Maine Fiddle Camp is a multi-generational traditional music camp in central Maine. Not just for fiddles, MFC offers instruction in at least 14 instruments plus voice. Instructors emphasize learning and playing by ear. All ages and levels are welcome—from skilled players to people who have never played before.
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Mission
Educate and promote traditional regional music and dance mostly through a series of summer music camps.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Maine Traditional Music Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaine Traditional Music Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Woolwich, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 010541597. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $421K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Maine Traditional Music Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010541597. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Maine Traditional Music Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Maine Traditional Music Association is located in Woolwich, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years. Its registered address is 116 Pleasant Cove Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Maine Traditional Music Association has $421K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% 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.
Maine Traditional Music Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $421K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Maine Traditional Music Association. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Maine Traditional Music Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Maine Fiddle Camp is a multi-generational traditional music camp in central Maine. Not just for fiddles, MFC offers instruction in at least 14 instruments plus voice. Instructors emphasize learning and playing by ear. All ages and levels are welcome—from skilled players to people who have never played before. Maine Traditional Music Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $421K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Maine Traditional Music Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maine Traditional Music Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010541597, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MAINE TRADITIONAL MUSIC ASSOCIATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2024
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Maine Traditional Music Association
- What is Maine Traditional Music Association?
- Maine Traditional Music Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Woolwich, United States. Maine Fiddle Camp is a multi-generational traditional music camp in central Maine. Not just for fiddles, MFC offers instruction in at least 14 instruments plus voice. Instructors emphasize learning and playing by ear. All ages and levels are welcome—from skilled players to people who have never played before.
- When was Maine Traditional Music Association founded?
- Maine Traditional Music Association was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Maine Traditional Music Association?
- Douglas Protsik serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Maine Traditional Music Association located?
- Headquartered in Woolwich, ME, United States.
- What is Maine Traditional Music Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Maine Traditional Music Association trustworthy?
- Maine Traditional Music Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Maine Traditional Music Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010541597.
- What is Maine Traditional Music Association's website?
- https://mainefiddlecamp.org