From public IRS filings
Old Town School of Folk Music
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
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Mission
TEACHES AND CELEBRATES MUSIC AND CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF DIVERSE AMERICAN AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$14M
Total expenses
$15M
Total assets
$26.7M
Program expense ratio
75%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Old Town School of Folk Music
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 64 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $355K | 4 |
| Kaufman Family Foundation | $323K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $198K | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $194K | 4 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $190K | 3 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund | $190K | 1 |
| James G Hart Foundation | $185K | 3 |
| Negaunee Foundation | $180K | 3 |
| Polk Bros Foundation | $166K | 5 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $155K | 2 |
Leadership
KATE TOMFORD — CHAIRMAN OF BOARD (Principal officer)
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