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Richards Institute Of Education Through Music

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.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Performing Arts Schools (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Aug. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$236k (2023)

Expenses
$266k (2023)

Total Assets
$246k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$201k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,202
Expenses
$265,714
Net Income
-$29,512
Net Assets
$44,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,714
12.6%
Program Services $198,070
83.9%
Investment Income $6,223
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,195
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,000
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,859
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,255
Total Liabilities $201,303
Net Assets $44,952
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $44,000 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (President) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Olson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Rhein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karinsa Moline (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Trevor Persenaire (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anna Nelson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Randal Mcchesney (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Oneil (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,141
Expenses
$195,098
Net Income
$26,043
Net Assets
$73,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,842
35.2%
Program Services $140,557
63.6%
Investment Income $987
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,159
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $596
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,000
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,046
21.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,442
Total Liabilities $140,295
Net Assets $73,147
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $42,833 $0 $0
Thomas Rhein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Olson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (Chairsperson) $0 $0 $0
Randal Mcchesney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karinsa Moline (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trevor Persenaire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Oniel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,815
Expenses
$109,524
Net Income
-$10,709
Net Assets
$54,909
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,777
35.2%
Program Services $57,988
58.7%
Investment Income $785
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $957
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $4,308
4.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
36.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,961
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,129
Total Liabilities $150,220
Net Assets $54,909
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (President) $40,000 $0 $0
Thomas Rhein (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Olson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randal Mcchesney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Geyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,365
Expenses
$136,426
Net Income
$14,939
Net Assets
$61,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,278
14.7%
Program Services $124,955
82.6%
Investment Income $850
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $632
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $2,650
1.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
29.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,770
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,556
Total Liabilities $149,350
Net Assets $61,206
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (President) $40,000 $0 $0
Thomas Rhein (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Olson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carl Dejong (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Randal Mcchesney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Geyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,992
Expenses
$281,183
Net Income
-$16,191
Net Assets
$44,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,683
10.1%
Program Services $238,633
90.1%
Investment Income $844
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,009
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales -$2,177
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,000
6.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,644
Total Liabilities $42,393
Net Assets $44,251
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $40,000 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Dejong (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Thorgrimson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (President) $0 $0 $0
Katie Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sherman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,481
Expenses
$231,401
Net Income
$24,080
Net Assets
$60,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,708
8.9%
Program Services $219,761
86.0%
Investment Income $735
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $855
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $11,422
4.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,260
8.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,531
Total Liabilities $55,919
Net Assets $60,612
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $40,000 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jim Whitfield (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Thorgrimson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Filkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,866
Expenses
$240,552
Net Income
-$38,686
Net Assets
$35,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,957
7.4%
Program Services $174,211
86.3%
Investment Income $633
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $513
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $11,164
5.5%
Other Revenue $388
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,093
12.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,398
Total Liabilities $65,758
Net Assets $35,640
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $32,500 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jim Whitfield (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Thorgrimson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,220
Expenses
$249,408
Net Income
$36,812
Net Assets
$72,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,199
4.6%
Program Services $256,390
89.6%
Investment Income $1,501
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,359
4.7%
Other Revenue $1,771
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,000
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,664
17.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,741
Total Liabilities $63,188
Net Assets $72,553
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Butler (Executive Di) $26,250 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Madden (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Thorgrimson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Filkins Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Robbins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Soraruf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Whitfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,593
Expenses
$298,947
Net Income
$60,646
Net Assets
$34,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,795
23.0%
Program Services $260,110
72.3%
Investment Income $699
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,989
4.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,000
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,217
Total Liabilities $112,599
Net Assets $34,618
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randal A Mcchesney (Executive Direc) $75,000 $0 $0
Marie Butler (Executive Dir.) $10,750 $0 $0
James I Mohni (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Rhein (Past Pres/Vice) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Robbins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Soraruf (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Whitfield (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,666
Expenses
$322,446
Net Income
-$12,780
Net Assets
-$24,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,472
6.3%
Program Services $281,220
90.8%
Investment Income $495
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,479
2.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,500
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,000
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,465
Total Liabilities $102,362
Net Assets -$24,897
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Randal A Mcchesney (Executive Dir.) $76,250 $0 $0
Mary Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Frost (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Rhein (Past Pres/Vice) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Teresi (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Mohni (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
George Dozet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Ryskamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Robbins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Soraruf (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Madden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Whitfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Yabrof (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,542
Expenses
$383,357
Net Income
-$46,815
Net Assets
-$12,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,719
6.8%
Program Services $297,710
88.5%
Investment Income $900
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,213
4.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,000
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,102
Total Liabilities $134,728
Net Assets -$12,626

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$366,439
Expenses
$367,150
Net Income
-$711
Net Assets
$33,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,517
6.4%
Program Services $325,480
88.8%
Investment Income $1,504
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,938
4.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $141,000
38.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,750
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,302
Total Liabilities $89,100
Net Assets $33,202

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,197
Expenses
$371,607
Net Income
-$20,410
Net Assets
$30,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,394
1.5%
Program Services $324,433
92.4%
Investment Income $2,701
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,669
5.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,000
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,208
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,913
Total Liabilities $111,407
Net Assets $30,506

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

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.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2000

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.
1999

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.
1998

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.
1997

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.
1996

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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