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Friendly School of Folk Music

EIN 45-5524447 • 501(c)3 • Berwyn, IL

Profile

The Friendly School of Folk Music a non profit organization is a musical community that strives to inspire, bring together, and develop musicians of all ages and levels through our unique instructional approach. Our beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are led by professional musicians who guide students at their own pace with attention to individual musical interests. We are a community based organization that is all inclusive, and we strive to make music affordable to all, as well as financially rewarding to our mentors. We provide an environment for all musicians to learn from one another, play together and develop their skills. We encourage our musical family to consider the Friendly School of Folk Music a home where everyone is supported and welcome. We especially encourage our youth to choose music and the arts as a recreational outlet.

6731 Roosevelt RdBerwyn, IL 60402

www.friendlyschool.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

40th percentile

-2.3%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$16,909

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$16,909

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

$90,581

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$92,661

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$2,080

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $16,909Net Assets 2024: $16,9092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$16,909
Liabilities-
Net Assets$16,909
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $90,581Expenses 2024: $92,661Net Income 2024: -$2,0802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$90,581
Expenses$92,661
Net Income-$2,080
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,909
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$16,909
Revenue
$90,581
Expenses
$92,661
Net income
-$2,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.9$16.9$90.6$92.7$2.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$90,581
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Friendly School of Folk Music a non profit organization is a musical community that strives to inspire, bring together, and develop musicians of all ages and levels through our unique instructional approach. Our beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are led by professional musicians who guide students at their own pace with attention to individual musical interests. We are a community based organization that is all inclusive, and we strive to make music affordable to all, as well as financially rewarding to our mentors. We provide an environment for all musicians to learn from one another, play together and develop their skills. We encourage our musical family to consider the Friendly School of Folk Music a home where everyone is supported and welcome. We especially encourage our youth to choose music and the arts as a recreational outlet.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Friendly Music School 501c3 is a musical community that strives to inspire, bring together, and develop musicians of all ages and levels through our unique instructional approach. Our beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are led by professional musicians who guide students at their own pace with attention to individual musical interests. We are a community based organization that is all inclusive, and we strive to make music affordable to all, as well as financially rewarding to our mentors. We provide an environment for all musicians to learn from one another, play together and develop their skills. We encourage our musical family to consider the Friendly School of Folk Music a home where everyone is supported and welcome. We especially encourage our youth to choose music and the arts as a recreational outlet.$1,068$70,524
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ROBERT PIERCEDirector-$0--
TERRY WHITEDirector-$0--
TIM DELISLEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friendly School of Folk Music
EIN
45-5524447
Phone
7087491932
Address
6731 ROOSEVELT RD, BERWYN, IL 60402

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Pierce
Title
Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bovard LLC
Address
155 N Wacker Dr Ste 4250, Chicago, IL 60606
Preparer
John E Bovard
Phone
3124505770
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“TEACHER FEES $53419”

Other Expenses.2

“PERFORMANCE FEES $1890”

Other Expenses.3

“MUSICAL SUPPLIES $1703”

Other Expenses.4

“GIFTS $1125”

Other Expenses.5

“Merchant processing fees $865”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues and subscriptions $49”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $6069 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

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