A World of Accordions
A World of Accordions is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Superior, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2024, it made $46K in qualifying distributions.
A World of Accordions at a glance
- Total assets
- $467,337
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $45,475
- -83.6% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $45,510
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $67,334
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467,337 | $45,475 | $67,334 | $45,510 | $25,149 |
| 2023 | $489,196 | $277,540 | $60,968 | $46,562 | $24,141 |
| 2022 | $272,624 | $320,563 | $64,408 | $48,838 | $17,493 |
| 2021 | $16,469 | $45,066 | $28,597 | $4,711 | $507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A World of Accordions reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A World of Accordions is led by Helmi Harrington, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helmi Harrington
President
Chair → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Harrington
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Darrow
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Middleton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Croeker
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Christison
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Friedrich
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dingmann
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Knudsen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bill Palmer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hanni Harrington Wrencher (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelby Setnikar (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Covone (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Roger Schmitz (2021) — Director
- Former: Tracey Gibbens (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A World of Accordions
How large is A World of Accordions?
A World of Accordions reported $467K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is A World of Accordions?
A World of Accordions is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Superior, WI. It holds $467K in total assets as of 2024.
What is A World of Accordions's EIN?
A World of Accordions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3848730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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