# Slowik Music Institute

Arts education nonprofit in Oberlin, Ohio 44074. EIN 20-1125494. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/201125494-slowik-music-institute

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Classical music training for young people, one day per week for students who volunteer in local non-profits.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/201125494/202610479349301856/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2005
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $280,076 | $337,337 | $360,614 | $357,291 | 4 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/201125494/202610479349301856/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $374,537 | $294,681 | $512,089 | $506,636 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/201125494/202400449349300645/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $369,623 | $277,163 | $467,142 | $416,688 | 8 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/201125494/202300409349301405/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $259,991 | $201,897 | $402,000 | $347,496 | 6 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/201125494/202200279349300865/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $311,418 (92%), management $22,535 (7%), fundraising $3,384 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $202,973, program fees $70,861, investment income $4,567.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +2% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $280,076 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 47 arts education nonprofits in Ohio; median $217,216.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lorain County, Ohio: about 68,053 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 192 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Oberlin: 7 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/oberlin
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Slowik Music Institute's EIN?**

Slowik Music Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1125494. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Slowik Music Institute a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Slowik Music Institute in Oberlin, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2005. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Slowik Music Institute tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Slowik Music Institute as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Slowik Music Institute do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "Classical music training for young people, one day per week for students who volunteer in local non-profits." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Slowik Music Institute take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Slowik Music Institute reported total revenue of $280,076 and total expenses of $337,337 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.