Musical Box Society International
Society of preservation of musical boxes
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Musical Box Society International is a arts culture organization based in SPRINGFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $138K. EIN: 116102991.
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Mission
Society of preservation of musical boxes
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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, Musical Box Society International has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1949, it predates 92% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMusical Box Society International is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Springfield, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 116102991. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $164K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Musical Box Society International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 116102991. 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.
Musical Box Society International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Musical Box Society International is located in Springfield, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.
Based on official tax filings, Musical Box Society International has $164K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Musical Box Society International 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 $164K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Musical Box Society International. 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, Musical Box Society International 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Musical Box Society International is a arts culture organization based in SPRINGFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $138K. EIN: 116102991. Musical Box Society International is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $164K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Musical Box Society International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 116102991, 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
5 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
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MUSICAL BOX SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 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 (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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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 · 1949
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Musical Box Society International
- What is Musical Box Society International?
- Musical Box Society International is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Springfield, United States. Musical Box Society International is a arts culture organization based in SPRINGFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $138K. EIN: 116102991.
- When was Musical Box Society International founded?
- Musical Box Society International was founded in 1949.
- Who leads Musical Box Society International?
- Edward Kozak serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Musical Box Society International located?
- Headquartered in Springfield, MO, United States.
- What is Musical Box Society International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Musical Box Society International trustworthy?
- Musical Box Society International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Musical Box Society International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 116102991.
- What is Musical Box Society International's website?
- http://www.mbsi.org