National Rhythm and Blues Music Society Inc a Nonprofit Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our primary exempt purpose is the preservation of Classic Soul/R&B Music and to honor and promote the legendary artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s that paved the way for today's artists.
- Income
- $224,802
- Spending
- $228,657
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (6)
- $81,531 spent. Our organization produced the June 21, 2025 City of Free Summer Concert. We booked 10 Legendary Classic Soul Artists with band, 3 Local acts, DJ, Hosts to perform at this concert. We also used some of our public members as Day of Staff. About 2200 people attended the free concert.
- $87,180 spent. We produced the July 26, 2025 Free Summer Concert at Gardner's basin. We booked 8 legendary recording artists with bands and 3 Local Bands to perform at this concert. We also used some of our public members as day of staff. About 2500 residents and surrounding areas attended this concert.
- $17,324 spent. We held our 4th Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 28, 2025. We inducted The Stylistics, Ray, Goodman and Brow, Blue Magic, Jean Carne and Phyllis Hyman with plaques embedded in the ground at Brighton Park in Atlantic City. A Red Carpet Luncheon Reception followed the induction ceremony. Over 250 people attended the ceremony.
- $15,220 spent. On September 23, 2024 we held our annual Black Tie Gala and Awards Ceremony. We honored legendary Classic Soul artists Karyn White, Glenn Jones, Miki Howard, The Band Skyy and Leroy Hutson with Lifetime Achievement Awards. About 350 people attended.
- $5,174 spent. On September 24, 2024 we held our third Atlantic City Walk of Fame and Induction Ceremony at Brighton park. We inducted the Soul and Pop group The Manhattans. A brunch at The Claridge Hotel was held prior to the unveiling of the plaque.
- $1,175 spent. On August 10, 2025 we held our Annual Membership BBQ at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is a an event where our public members get a chance to hang out with our recording artists members. about 110 members attended.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on January 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2011.
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 August 2025.
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 September 2015.
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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