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American Recorder Society Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$252k (2024)

Expenses
$205k (2024)

Total Assets
$515k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$16.2k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$251,954
Expenses
$205,210
Net Income
$46,744
Net Assets
$498,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $221,070
87.7%
Program Services $35
0.0%
Investment Income $8,485
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,364
8.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,075
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,985
8.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,971
Total Liabilities $16,157
Net Assets $498,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Burns (Administrative Director) $61,075 $0 $0
Carol Mishler (President) $0 $0 $0
Jody Miller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Stark (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Smutek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Allen (Asst Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Benefiel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Bruner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Faber (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Felton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philip Hollar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Haas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Lebert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gwyn Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,567
Expenses
$200,877
Net Income
$29,690
Net Assets
$415,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,951
85.9%
Program Services $3,423
1.5%
Investment Income $6,422
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,771
9.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,881
28.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $432,831
Total Liabilities $17,578
Net Assets $415,253
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Burns (Administrative Director) $57,881 $0 $0
Carol Mishler (President) $0 $0 $0
Jody Miller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judith Smutek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Benefiel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Bruner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Faber (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Felton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philip Hollar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Haas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greta Haug Hryciw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Seib (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Lebert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,994
Expenses
$177,076
Net Income
$53,918
Net Assets
$375,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,433
86.8%
Program Services $3,176
1.4%
Investment Income $4,180
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,205
10.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,625
30.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,919
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,731
Total Liabilities $19,996
Net Assets $375,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Burns (Administrative Director) $54,625 $0 $0
David Podeschi (President) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Seib (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mishler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Virginia Felton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Faber (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Haas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Habermeier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philip Hollar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Melanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith Smutek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greta Haug Hryciw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Prescott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Lebert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$302,060
Expenses
$203,161
Net Income
$98,899
Net Assets
$373,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,134
88.1%
Program Services $9,940
3.3%
Investment Income $5,510
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,476
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,098
25.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,206
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,218
Total Liabilities $18,429
Net Assets $373,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Burns (Administrative Director) $52,128 $0 $0
David Podeschi (President) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Seib (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mishler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Derbyshire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Faber (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Haas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mollie Habermeier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Philip Hollar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Melanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judith Smutek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greta Haug Hryciw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Prescott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Lebert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,047
Expenses
$180,059
Net Income
$69,988
Net Assets
$292,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,786
86.3%
Program Services $3,784
1.5%
Investment Income $9,535
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,942
8.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,133
29.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,083
Total Liabilities $34,490
Net Assets $292,593

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,910
Expenses
$170,862
Net Income
$35,048
Net Assets
$233,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,904
80.6%
Program Services $5,098
2.5%
Investment Income $11,158
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,750
11.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,062
29.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,118
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,179
Total Liabilities $19,267
Net Assets $233,912

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,426
Expenses
$162,903
Net Income
$31,523
Net Assets
$215,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,950
81.2%
Program Services $5,595
2.9%
Investment Income $8,728
4.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,153
11.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,614
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,343
6.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,060
Total Liabilities $18,781
Net Assets $215,279

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,681
Expenses
$170,748
Net Income
$9,933
Net Assets
$177,988
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,140
80.9%
Program Services $2,841
1.6%
Investment Income $6,270
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,430
14.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,373
27.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,916
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,604
Total Liabilities $19,616
Net Assets $177,988

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,597
Expenses
$157,775
Net Income
$26,822
Net Assets
$157,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,291
82.0%
Program Services $3,938
2.1%
Investment Income $7,015
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,353
12.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,000
28.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,770
Total Liabilities $17,576
Net Assets $157,194

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,563
Expenses
$167,385
Net Income
-$3,822
Net Assets
$132,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,817
78.1%
Program Services $7,938
4.9%
Investment Income $7,765
4.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,043
12.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,025
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,001
10.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,547
Total Liabilities $18,166
Net Assets $132,381

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,958
Expenses
$169,391
Net Income
$18,567
Net Assets
$120,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,008
79.8%
Program Services $4,020
2.1%
Investment Income $4,645
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,285
15.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,800
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,089
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,205
Total Liabilities $45,822
Net Assets $120,383

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$162,447
Expenses
$166,588
Net Income
-$4,141
Net Assets
$89,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,217
82.0%
Program Services $6,255
3.9%
Investment Income $3,620
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,355
11.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,464
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,911
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,299
Total Liabilities $47,358
Net Assets $89,941

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,959
Expenses
$203,618
Net Income
$11,341
Net Assets
$94,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,154
62.9%
Program Services $54,497
25.4%
Investment Income $2,952
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,356
10.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,792
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,123
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,968
Total Liabilities $40,886
Net Assets $94,082

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,396
Expenses
$164,181
Net Income
$8,215
Net Assets
$73,753
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $144,548
83.8%
Program Services $1,996
1.2%
Investment Income $2,965
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,887
13.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,259
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,476
Total Liabilities $48,723
Net Assets $73,753

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,691
Expenses
$161,684
Net Income
$13,007
Net Assets
$65,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,397
79.8%
Program Services $8,218
4.7%
Investment Income $2,196
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $24,880
14.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,713
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,952
6.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,511
Total Liabilities $39,973
Net Assets $65,538

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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