BIG HEAVY WORLD FOUNDATION INC
EIN 01-0581546 · Music (A68)
What they do
Our Programs Operate With A Model Providing Workforce Development and Education to Young Adults In A Platform of Projects That Preserve Regional Arts & Build Community. All Projects Are Operationally Related & Include A Museum, Music Archive, Community Radio Station and Community & Economic Development Initiatives Benefitting Young Volunteers, 100s of Artists and The Public.
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JAMES LOCKRIDGEPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2010
- Location
- PO BOX 428, BURLINGTON, VT 05402-0428
- County
- Chittenden
- In care of
- % JAMES LOCKRIDGE
- Primary officer
- James Lockridge
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music