C2g Music Hall Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of C2G Music Hall is to provide accessible, affordable, family-friendly musical entertainment and education to those who would otherwise not have such opportunities.
- Income
- $-97,840
- Spending
- $147,911
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- -103.1 months of spending
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $12,000, secretary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 76% of what it owns.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 123% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
- $98,562 spent. C2G Music Hall provides accessible, affordable, family-friendly musical entertainment and education for the community and access to music production and performance opportunities for youth. Please see Schedule O for further information.
- After operating under the umbrella of another 501(c)(3) organization for 10 years, C2G Music Hall organized and received 501(c)(3) status as a fine arts and cultural center in 2011. C2G Music Hall fills a need for mid-size accessible, family friendly concert and meeting space in downtown Fort Wayne. The music hall can seat 250 to 450 attendees and is established a national reputation as a high-quality performance center strategically located between the major markets of Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Current Programs and Activities: Youth Music Programs: Youth learn to hone their musical skills, develop stage presence, and build character through group classes taught by local professionals volunteering their time and expertise. Music Technology Education: Youth learn to operate sound, staging, lighting, and projection equipment under the guidance of local professionals through formal training sessions and practical experience during live performances. Bandemonium: 2025 marks the inaugural Baker Street Centre/ALT Radio Bandemonium Battle of the Bands. Dozens of area bands will audition for the opportunity to enter the competition. Eight will be chosen for the first round of competition. Judges and audience participation will determine which bands move on to the next round. After six elimination rounds, the winner will be crowned Bandemonium Band of the Year. Open Mic Night: Two-hour concert the first Monday of each month providing local musicians and musical groups opportunities to perform. Youth in our education programs are especially encouraged to participate. Concerts and Shows: A variety of affordable concerts and shows appropriate for all ages in the Fort Wayne community. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Americana, and other musical genres come to our stage each year. Notable acts which have performed at our music hall include: Local/Regional Performers Heartland Sings, Alicia Pyle, Addison Agen, Mike Conley, Sunny Taylor, Pink Droyd, Los Electro, Debutants and Bobcat Opossum. National/International performers: Richie Havens, Blue Oyster Cult, Johnny Winner, Leon Russell, Don Felder of the Eagles, Davy Knowles, Ambrosia, IU's Straight No Chaser, Commander Cody, Jars of Clay, Ana Popovic, Anthony Gomes, Jake Shimabukuro, The Mersey Beatles, Tinsley Ellis, Rachel Davis, Vanessa Collier and many more. Community Partnerships: The Landing: We provide free meeting space on Wednesday evenings for this Associated Churches program serving at-risk teens struggling with social and emotional issues. Community Events and Meetings: Numerous community groups use our space for meetings and events such as the Mayors Ball, School of Rock Concerts, The Passages Prom for individuals with developmental disabilities, Cincinnati Reds Season Launch Party, and many more.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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