Magical Strings of Youth NFP
To promote music appreciation among youth by providing opportunities for concert performances.
Magical Strings of Youth NFP at a glance
- Total assets
- $498,426
- +139.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $407,903
- +147.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $267,414
- +8003.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $117,904
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Magical Strings of Youth NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $111K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Music Alliance Inc Northbrook, IL | Charitable Contributiongeneral Grant / Program Assistance | $111,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $498,426 | $407,903 | $117,904 | — | — | $267,414 |
| 2024 | $208,427 | $165,013 | $159,467 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 2023 | $202,881 | $128,512 | $253,090 | $111,000 | 1 | $113,233 |
| 2022 | $327,459 | $128,093 | $158,477 | $20,000 | 1 | $4,366 |
| 2021 | $357,843 | $141,187 | $144,778 | — | — | $3,873 |
| 2020 | $361,434 | $169,682 | $157,777 | — | — | $3,439 |
About Magical Strings of Youth NFP
Based on IRS filings
Magical Strings of Youth NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $498K in total assets. Net investment income was $267K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Magical Strings of Youth NFP is led by Tiffiny Blake, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tiffiny Blake
President
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Becky Kinnee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn Zimmerman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Almy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ben Manibog (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Betty Haag-Kuhnke (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Larry Bryerman (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Galvin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Patrick Metcalf (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Tiffiny Blake (President).
Frequently asked questions about Magical Strings of Youth NFP
How large is Magical Strings of Youth NFP?
Magical Strings of Youth NFP reported $498K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $408K.
What is Magical Strings of Youth NFP?
Magical Strings of Youth NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington Heights, IL. It holds $498K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Magical Strings of Youth NFP operate?
Magical Strings of Youth NFP has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Magical Strings of Youth NFP's EIN?
Magical Strings of Youth NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2231076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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