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Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music - Ofoam

EIN 27-2564950 · Ogden, UT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OFOAMs mission is to improve the quality of life through music. OFOAM achieves our mission by:1.Providing and promoting community with live traditional and contemporary multicultural music2.Provide educational, musical opportunities for all, with a focus on youth and underserved audiences3.Attract visitors from outside the region and help develop Weber County and Ogden as destinations for first class arts events and recreation

Income
$523,011
Spending
$546,865
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 37%
Employees
0
Volunteers
350

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $392,721 spent. Ogden Music Festival (May 30 - Jun 1, 2025): For 17 years, the Ogden Music Festival has kicked off the summer season in Weber County the weekend after Memorial Day. We present a world-class lineup of premier touring artists, providing attendees with exposure to diverse, multi-genre music including bluegrass, roots, folk, and blues. This family-oriented event features activities specifically designed to inspire youth to play instruments, fostering a positive tradition that impacts lives across generations. Beyond the mainstage, the festival provides on-site camping, local vendors, educational instrument workshops, and campground jam sessions. To ensure community accessibility, we maintain reasonable admission rates, and children ages 16 and under attend for free.
  2. $68,940 spent. WILL & WAY (Weber Instrument Lending Library for Weber Acoustic Youth): Established by OFOAM in 2021, the Weber Instrument Lending Library (WILL) supports the Weber Acoustic Youth (WAY) program by providing students with access to high-quality musical instruments. To date, the library has loaned 84 instruments from its collection of 157, including guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins, guitarrns, vihuelas, accordions, and trumpets. The WAY program has successfully engaged 342 students across 8 locations, providing 884 instructional classes led by 12 professional music instructors. Through these efforts, OFOAM continues to strengthen community partnerships with the Ogden School District, Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber/Davis, Youth Impact, and the Utah Neighborhood Connection.
  3. $51,634 spent. Da de los Muertos en Ogden (October 12, 2025): The 5th Annual Da de los Muertos en Ogden (DDLM) is a cultural celebration organized by and for the Hispanic/Latinx community. In its fifth year, OFOAM continued its mission to educate and inspire through music, dance, and visual arts by partnering with the Ogden School District, LUPEC (Latinos United Promoting Education & Civic Engagement), and the Mexican Consulate to present premier Latin artists. OFOAM provided comprehensive event support, including marketing, venue rental, production (sound, lights, and backline), and artist logistics (fees, lodging, and transportation). Additionally, OFOAM planned an educational outreach concert for Ogden and Weber School District students on October 9th, featuring a lecture-demonstration format, but it was unfortunately cancelled. The OFOAM planning committee also coordinated the Ogden School District Art & Music Showcases, community altars, a car show, a mercadito, and local food vendors.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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