Liabilities / Assets
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 52-6081615 • 501(c)3 • Frederick, MD
Profile
Advance the value of music study
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
79th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
68th percentile
Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
60th percentile
Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
46th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$395,978
Up $12,469 (+3.3%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$4,295
Up $949 (+28%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$391,683
Up $11,520 (+3.0%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$84,491
Down $5,002 (-5.6%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$72,971
Down $10,998 (-13%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$11,520
Up $5,996 (+109%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Advance the value of music study
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SPONSOR COMPETITIONS AND FESTIVALS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN MUSIC. | - | $37,976 |
| PROVIDE STUDY PROGRAMS, TESTS AND TESTING SERVICES TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC. STUDENTS ARE AWARD FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH TROPHIES. | - | $17,639 |
| SUPPORT OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS TO CARRY ON THE CHAPTERS EVENTS, AND SUPPORT OF STUDENTS FOR CONTINUING MUSIC STUDY. | - | $8,338 |
| Other program services | - | $1,917 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWINA HUNTER | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| CAROL WOLFE-RALPH | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| JUNKO TAKAHASHI | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description AmountAdvertising in Newsletter 170”
“Description AmountOTHER OFFICE EXPENSE 112INSURANCE, DIRECTORS LIABILITY 1,002ACCOUNTING FEES 472DATABASE AND WEBSITE 1,789PRESIDENTS REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES 2,080COMPETITIONS 37,976TESTING 17,639CONFERENCE 1,917LOCAL CHAPTER AND STUDENT SUPPORT 8,338FOUNDATION FELLOW FEE 1,500”
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 1,000 5,864Prepaid Expenses 1,852 713”
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Payable 601 2,090Prepaid Dues 2,745 2,205”
“Sponsor state-wide conference to provide a forum for furthering musical education and communication $1917”
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 389401 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 11520 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 383509 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 395978 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 84491 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 217 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 15323 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 380163 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 391683 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 380163 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 391683 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 8.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 5.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 3.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | EDWINA HUNTER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | CAROL WOLFE-RALPH |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | JUNKO TAKAHASHI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 2852 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 6577 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 72825 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 170 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | ADVANCE THE VALUE OF MUSIC STUDY |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 146 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 68781 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | SPONSOR COMPETITIONS AND FESTIVALS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN MUSIC. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | PROVIDE STUDY PROGRAMS, TESTS AND TESTING SERVICES TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC. STUDENTS ARE AWARD FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH TROPHIES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | SUPPORT OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS TO CARRY ON THE CHAPTERS EVENTS, AND SUPPORT OF STUDENTS FOR CONTINUING MUSIC STUDY. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | Other program services |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 37976 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 17639 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 8338 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 3 | 1917 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3346 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4295 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 72971 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 65870 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 84491 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | [email protected] |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 15323 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 18020 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 18135 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 16255 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 16423 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 84156 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 84156 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 15323 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 18020 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 18135 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 16255 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 16423 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 15323 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 18020 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 18135 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 16255 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 16423 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 84156 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description AmountAdvertising in Newsletter 170 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description AmountOTHER OFFICE EXPENSE 112INSURANCE, DIRECTORS LIABILITY 1,002ACCOUNTING FEES 472DATABASE AND WEBSITE 1,789PRESIDENTS REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES 2,080COMPETITIONS 37,976TESTING 17,639CONFERENCE 1,917LOCAL CHAPTER AND STUDENT SUPPORT 8,338FOUNDATION FELLOW FEE 1,500 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 1,000 5,864Prepaid Expenses 1,852 713 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Payable 601 2,090Prepaid Dues 2,745 2,205 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | SPONSOR STATE-WIDE CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR FURTHERING MUSICAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION $1917 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Description of other revenue Part I line 8 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Description of other expenses Part I line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Description of other assets Part II line 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Description of total liabilities Part II line 26 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other program services Part III line 31 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | false |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | CAROL WOLFE-RALPH |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Treasurer |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-04 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Maryland State Music Teachers Association Inc |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | MARY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 526081615 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 3013854796 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1831 Colt Lane |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Frederick |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21702 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Carol Wolfe-Ralph CPA EA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1831 Colt Lane |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Frederick |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21702 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3013854796 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2026-02-07 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | CAROL WOLFE-RALPH |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-02-07T08:44:42-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-07-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-06-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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