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Friends of Music
EIN 47-0616799 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, NE
Profile
1. To cultivate in the citizens of columbus, nebraska and surrounding area an interest in the professional performing arts. 2. To support this goal by providing members the opportunity to attend a minimum of three annual programs. 3. To solicit an active membership audience through individual paid dues and through other sponsorships, as may be determined by the board of directors.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
78th percentile
Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
77th percentile
Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
72nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$86,563
Up $16,332 (+23%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$86,563
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Up$85,184
Up $14,018 (+20%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$64,378
Up $3,868 (+6.4%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$20,806
Up $10,150 (+95%) from 2024
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Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $86,563
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $86,563
- Revenue
- $85,184
- Expenses
- $64,378
- Net income
- $20,806
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Oct 15, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $85,184
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
1. To cultivate in the citizens of columbus, nebraska and surrounding area an interest in the professional performing arts. 2. To support this goal by providing members the opportunity to attend a minimum of three annual programs. 3. To solicit an active membership audience through individual paid dues and through other sponsorships, as may be determined by the board of directors.
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.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MEMEBERS. | - | $64,378 |
| FRIENDS OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. WE BROUGHT SIX MUSICAL CONCERTS TO THE COLUMBUS, NE AREA DURING FISCAL 2025. AREA RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND OUR CONCERTS. WE ALSO SOLICITE DONATIOS TO KEEP THE CONCERTS AFFORDABLE. THIS IS OUR ONLY PROGRAM. WE HAVE OVER 650 MEMBERS. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN RITTER | Executive Di | PT | $7,200 | - | $7,200 |
| ANNE KINNISON | Treasurer | PT | $1,600 | - | $1,600 |
| JED BRUNKEN | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| FRED RITTER | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| JERRY ALBRACHT | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| ANN CATTAU | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| DONNA JAIXEN | Vice Preside | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Friends of Music
- EIN
- 47-0616799
- Phone
- 4029421102
- Address
- PO BOX 1503, COLUMBUS, NE 68602
Signing Officer
- Name
- Anne Kinnison
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 4029421102
- Signed
- 2025-10-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Linda K Price CPA Pc
- Address
- 4215 23RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601
- Preparer
- Linda K Price
- Phone
- 4025646114
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses advertising and promotion 2,347 office 157 dues 180 hospitality 544 insurance 355 sales tax 3,900 performers 45,750 repairs 275 technician 256 total 53,764”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“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.”
Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28
“Friends of music is a community association. We brought six musical concerts to the columbus, ne area during fiscal 2025. Area residents can purchase a membership to attend our concerts. We also solicite donatios to keep the concerts affordable. This is our only program. We have over 650 members.”
Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31
“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 memebers.”
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