TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE THE MUSICAL COMMUNITY WITH A STANDARD OF WORK AND EXPERTISE UPON WHICH THEY COULD DEPEND. THE FEDERATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VIOLIN AND BOW FAMILIES, AND OF RELATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF NEW INSTRUMENTS, AS WELL AS CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORICAL AND MODERN INSTRUMENTS.THE ART OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKING REPRESENTS A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE THAT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN FOR CENTURIES FROM ONE GENERATION OT THE NEXT. THE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION ACTIVELY WORK TO CONTINUE THIS TRADITION THROUGH BIENNIAL MEETINGS, LECTURES AND SEMINARS, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND CONCERTS. THE FEDERATION HAS COMPLIED A PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE OF THE FINEST WORKS OF THE MASTERS OF THE CRAFT. THE ARCHIVE CONSTITUTES AN EXTENSIVE DATABASE THAT PROVIDES THE MEMBERSHIP WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED RESOURCE ON WHICH TO DRAW.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 BIANNUAL MEETINGS HELD TO STUDY VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS OF HISTORIC VIOLIN MAKERS AND BOWS WITH APPROXIMATELY 150 MEMBERS ATTENDING. ANOTHER REASON FOR THE CONVENTION IS TO DEVELOP MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE IN MAKING AND RESTORING OF STRING INSTRUMENTS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND TO AID VIOLIN MAKERS AND APPRENTICES TO DEVELOP INTO JOURNEYMAN MASTERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 CURRENT WORK UNDERWAY TO PUBLISH A BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF VIOLIN MAKING IN AMERICA. PUBLICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE IN THE COMING YEAR. THIS PROJECT STARTED IN 2006 UNDER THE NAME OF THE AMERICAN VIOLIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 AN EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC FORUM IS ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL MUSICAL COMMUNITY AT THE "MAKERS MEET PLAYERS" VENUE. THIS GIVES PARTICIPATING MAKERS TO TALK TO MUSICIANS FOR FEEDBACK AND SHOW THEIR WORK. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO BREAK DOWN PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT "OLD VS NEW". (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
DAVID BONSEY Director	0.30	0
DANIEL WEISSHAAR President	1.00	0
YUNG CHIN Treasurer	0.50	0
LISBETH NELSON BUTLER Director	0.30	0
PABLO ALFARO Director	0.30	0
ROLLAND FELLER Director	0.30	0
AMOS HARGRAVE Director	0.30	0
DAVID HAWTHORNE Director	0.30	0
RYAN MCLAUGHLIN Director	0.30	0
DAVID SAMUELS Vice President	0.30	0
JESSE MASCHMEYER Secretary	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE


Name of organization AMERICAN FEDERATION OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS INC	Employer identification number 13-3206933
Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)


Name of organization AMERICAN FEDERATION OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS INC	Employer identification number 13-3206933
Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $1890
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $168
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $6346
Other Expenses.1	MEETING DINNER $36893
Other Expenses.2	MEETING ROOM EXPENSES $36420
Other Expenses.3	ADMIN ASSISTANCE $9860
Other Expenses.4	MEETING TRAVEL $3521
Other Expenses.5	FILING FEES $2909
Other Expenses.6	COMPUTER SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES $2825
Other Expenses.7	ACCOUNTING $2500
Other Expenses.8	ARCHIVAL STORAGE $1830
Other Expenses.9	OFFICE EXPENSES $1306
Other Expenses.10	IT SUPPORT $903
Other Expenses.12	BOOKKEEPING $600
Other Expenses.13	BANK CHARGE $186
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $421 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $253
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $10500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1890

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $168

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $6346

Other Expenses.1

MEETING DINNER $36893

Other Expenses.2

MEETING ROOM EXPENSES $36420

Other Expenses.3

ADMIN ASSISTANCE $9860

Other Expenses.4

MEETING TRAVEL $3521

Other Expenses.5

FILING FEES $2909

Other Expenses.6

COMPUTER SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES $2825

Other Expenses.7

ACCOUNTING $2500

Other Expenses.8

ARCHIVAL STORAGE $1830

Other Expenses.9

OFFICE EXPENSES $1306

Other Expenses.10

IT SUPPORT $903

Other Expenses.12

BOOKKEEPING $600

Other Expenses.13

BANK CHARGE $186

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $421 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $253

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $10500 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	105,600
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	105,600

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-20,704
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	65,421
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	44,717

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	17,290
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	857
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	108,157
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	126,304


Name of organization AMERICAN FEDERATION OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS INC			Employer identification number 13-3206933
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.