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EIN 23-6296972

Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
Description
The Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS) is dedicated to preserving the past, promoting the present and securing the future of folk music and related forms of expression through education, presentation and participation.
Total revenues
$239,858
2023
Total expenses
$190,782
2023
Total assets
$130,830
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at PFS

The Philadelphia folk festival, usually the largest program run by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. The Society did not hold the festival this year but held it in 2024.
Throughout the year, the Society continues their core mission through several programs. The Society held several concerts showcasing folk music.

Who funds Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$27,000
Martin Guitar Charitable FoundationGeneral Donation$10,000

Personnel at PFS

NameTitleCompensation
Justin NordellExecutive Director$88,269
Miles ThompsonPresident$0
Tim SnyderPast Treasurer / Board Member$0
Brenda HillegasSecretary / Board Member$0
Matt DiamondstonePresident / Board Member$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for PFS

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$129,005
Program services$110,853
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$239,858

Form 990s for PFS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122023-08-16990View PDF
2020-122023-05-15990View PDF
2019-032020-08-27990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6711 Germantown Ave PO Box 4959
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
pfs.org/ 
Phone
(215) 247-1300
Twitter profile
@folksongsociety 
IRS details
EIN
23-6296972
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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