FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
EIN 45-5524447 · Music (A68)
What they do
The Friendly School of Folk Music A Non Profit Organization is A Musical Community That Strives to Inspire, Bring Together, and Develop Musicians of All Ages and Levels Through Our Unique Instructional Approach. Our Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Classes Are Led By Professional Musicians Who Guide Students At Their Own Pace With Attention to Individual Musical Interests. We Are A Community Based Organization That is All Inclusive, and We Strive to Make Music Affordable to All, As Well As Financially Rewarding to Our Mentors. We Provide An Environment for All Musicians to Learn From One Another, Play Together and Develop Their Skills. We Encourage Our Musical Family to Consider The Friendly School of Folk Music A Home Where Everyone is Supported and Welcome. We Especially Encourage Our Youth to Choose Music and The Arts As A Recreational Outlet.
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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (3)
ROBERT PIERCEDIRECTOR
TERRY WHITEDIRECTOR
TIM DELISLEDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 6731 ROOSEVELT RD, BERWYN, IL 60402-1000
- County
- Cook
- In care of
- ROBERT PIERCE
- Primary officer
- ROBERT PIERCE, Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- BOVARD LLC
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music