Transparency
Campfire Music Foundation is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) public charity. This page covers our governance, financial position, policies, and donor commitments. If something isn’t here, ask us at johannes@cfmusic.org.
Quick facts
Legal name
Campfire Music Foundation
Federal EIN
88-3475249
IRS classification
501(c)(3) public charity under IRC Section 509(a)(2)
Exemption effective
July 28, 2022
State of incorporation
Minnesota nonprofit corporation, Hennepin County
Registered address
444 Newton Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55405
Accounting period
Calendar year, ending December 31
Founded
July 2022, Georgetown University
Form 990 status
Form 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N filing required annually
Financials
Statement of financial position, lifetime to date: July 2022 through February 2026. Verified against internal records. Audited Form 990 filings will be linked here once available.
Total donations and service revenue
$126,000
Total expenses
$75,000
100%
Program and charitable purposes
$41,000
55%
Management and general
$22,000
29%
Fundraising
$12,000
16%
Liabilities
$0
Unrestricted net assets, as of March 1, 2026
$51,000
Of every dollar received to date, roughly 40 cents has been retained for the platform build and reserves, and 60 cents has been spent on programs, licensing groundwork, and operations, consistent with the table below. Of what has been spent, 55 cents on every dollar funded program work; the rest funded fundraising and back-office operations. The foundation has carried zero debt since inception.
Governance
Campfire Music Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Per the Bylaws, no Director or Officer receives compensation for board service. Officers serve one-year terms; Directors serve two-year staggered terms. The Board meets at least quarterly.
President
Brian Mironer
Treasurer
Katie Iverson
Secretary
Maizy Lawnicki
Founder
Johannes Larson
Founder
Davis Provost
Board Member, Lead Developer
Caleb Overly
Board Member
Symone Wilson
Board Member
Sadie Habas
Board Member
Nick Alarcon
Policies and documents
Our IRS determination letter, articles of incorporation, and bylaws are available below. The remaining policies are available on request at johannes@cfmusic.org.
Articles of Incorporation, Minnesota nonprofit corporation Download PDF
Bylaws, governing board structure and operations Download PDF
IRS Determination Letter, 501(c)(3) status Download PDF
Conflict of Interest Policy
Fundraising and Gift Acceptance Policies
Internal Financial Policies
Code of Conduct
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Document Retention and Destruction Policy
DEIA and Community Commitment
Licensing and Rights Compliance Plan
Form 990 filings, posted once accepted by the IRS
Charitable solicitation
Per the foundation’s Fundraising and Gift Acceptance Policies, Campfire Music Foundation registers in any U.S. state where it actively solicits donations from the public. The current list of registered states is being finalized and will be published here. Residents of any state may donate; absence of registration in a state at a given moment is not a refusal of a gift, only a process timing matter. For specific state registration questions, email johannes@cfmusic.org.
Governance documents
Campfire Music Foundation is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 88-3475249. The founding and compliance documents below are the same records we provide to grantmakers and regulators. Each opens as a PDF.
Our latest financial report is on file with the MN Attorney General, Charities Division, and can be obtained at www.ag.state.mn.us/Charities or upon request.
Donor commitments
Campfire Music Foundation adopts the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other professional fundraising organizations. As a donor, you are entitled to the following.
To be informed of the organization’s mission, the way it intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for your name to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation, and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.
Adapted from the Donor Bill of Rights, originally developed by the AFP, AHP, CASE, and Giving Institute. The foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or share donor information with third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes.