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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7098053

CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · HANFORD, CA 93230

Financials

$138K$150K2022$171K$169K2023$170K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$169,500$174,186-$4,686$3,269$1,767$1,502
June 30, 2024990-EZ$171,488$169,204$2,284$8,991$2,803$6,188
June 30, 2023990-EZ$137,554$150,362-$12,808$6,462$2,558$3,904
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$71,909
Program service revenue
$97,591

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,859
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$26,833
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,546
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,385
Occupancy
$2,603
Other expenses
$122,793
Program services (functional)
$75,498

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,991
Total assets, end of year
$3,269
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,767
Net assets, end of year
$1,502
Cash, savings and investments
$3,269
Gross receipts
$169,500

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia AdamsExecutive Admin40$26,833
Holly MacDonellPresident-Elect5$0
Ryan DuckworthVice President10$0
Chad ZullingerPresident15$0
Emelynn MontoyaSecretary3$0
Anne FennellPast President10$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia AdamsExecutive Admin40$24,833
Holly MacDonellVice President10$0
Ryan DuckworthSecretary3$0
Chad ZullingerPresident-Elect10$0
Armalyn De La OPast President5$0
Anne FennellPresident15$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia AdamsExecutive Admin40$23,000
Holly MacDonellVice President10$0
Tiffany BarrySecretary3$0
Chad ZullingerPresident-Elect10$0
Armalyn De La OPast President5$0
Anne FennellPresident15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2417 N 11TH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1379
In care of
% PATRICIA ADAMS
Signed the 990-EZ
Patricia Adams, Executive Administra
Phone
(559) 904-2002
Return prepared by
Bressler & Company

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7098053 or by the name CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The purposes of the association are: (1) to promote access to a sequential music education for all Pre-K through Grade 12 students taught by fully qualified music educators; (2) to support and improve existing music programs; (3) to promote quality pre-service and in-service music teacher preparation programs; and, (4) to create a greater awareness of the value of music education through partnerships with other associations and advocacy among state and local agencies.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Music newsletter and website support: Magazine is published four times per year and digitally distributed to all CMEA members and publicly posted on the CMEA website. Included in the magazine are articles with teaching tips and state and national advocacy updates. There are also articles written by members of the Council of Representatives which focus on specific areas of music education, such as band, orchestra, choir, elementary music, etc.
    Expenses $15,187
  • Concerts: These can be sponsored by way of monetary support, and also a part of advocacy efforts. Student musician participants in the California State Festivals and other performing groups show the power and importance of music in our public schools.
    Expenses $33,236
  • Music conferences and conventions: CMEA collaborates with other state music organizations to hold a mass conference for music educators. The conference includes professional development sessions, music performances, an exhibit hall for industry and institution organizations involved in music education, and more.
    Expenses $14,538
  • Achievement Awards: CMEA gives awards to music educators and supporters of music education on an annual basis.
    Expenses $4,720
  • Advocacy: CMEA advocates at the state level for support for music education in the state of California. They also support the Music and Arts Education Advocacy Day held in Sacramento each year to visit state legislators.
    Expenses $7,817

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7098053
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1971
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,269
Income (IRS master file)
$169,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$169,500$174,186$3,269IRS
990-EZJune 2024$171,488$169,204$8,991IRS
990-EZJune 2023$137,554$150,362$6,462XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7098053).

Questions about CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION is 23-7098053.
Is CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1971.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,833 (Patricia Adams, Executive Admin).
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $169,500, expenses of $174,186 and total assets of $3,269 at year end.

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