Amusement & Music Operators Assn
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Amusement & Music Operators Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, registered in 1960, with $1,215,650 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
380 N Terra Cotta Rd Ste F, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 EIN 36-2469101 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 11.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Amusement & Music Operators Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Amusement & Music Operators Assn: 50 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Amusement & Music Operators Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Amusement & Music Operators Assn: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 380 N Terra Cotta Rd Ste F, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
- City
- Crystal Lake
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $875K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $431KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$431K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,215,650▲11.0% | $1,105,281▲3.8% | $4,571,526▲9.0% | $5,002,428▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,094,808▲42.7% | $1,064,807▲21.7% | $4,193,240▲10.9% | $4,612,014▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $767,300▲21.7% | $875,062▲20.7% | $3,779,859▼13.6% | $4,110,391▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $630,622▼30.6% | $725,013▲2.2% | $4,374,869▼3.8% | $4,644,031▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $909,020▲2.5% | $709,527▼9.6% | $4,548,494▲7.1% | $4,711,658▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $887,065▲25.2% | $785,166▼5.3% | $4,245,179▲10.9% | $4,534,365▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $708,579▼10.5% | $828,960▲16.7% | $3,827,377▼6.6% | $4,055,529▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $791,739▲67.5% | $710,221▼13.8% | $4,098,735▲5.4% | $4,345,378▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $472,594▼33.2% | $824,379▲3.7% | $3,888,745▼4.4% | $3,973,752▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $707,042▼14.7% | $795,041▲1.0% | $4,068,121▼4.8% | $4,280,475▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $828,745▼5.3% | $787,207▲0.7% | $4,271,139▼0.4% | $4,434,493▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $875,393 | $781,931▼3.6% | $4,288,500▲5.1% | $4,424,400▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $811,522▲7.5% | $4,080,222▲4.0% | $4,177,461▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $755,047 | $3,921,588 | $4,095,827 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Amusement & Music Operators Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Amusement & Music Operators Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2469101, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
- What is Amusement & Music Operators Assn's EIN?
- Amusement & Music Operators Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2469101.
- How much revenue does Amusement & Music Operators Assn report?
- Amusement & Music Operators Assn reported $1,215,650 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Amusement & Music Operators Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Amusement & Music Operators Assn B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Amusement & Music Operators Assn (EIN 36-2469101) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.