Nonprofit · EIN 41-2042868
CANTORES IN ECCLESIA
Tax-exempt · SHERWOOD, OR 97140
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $154,184 | $194,434 | -$40,250 | $165,649 | $1,693 | $163,956 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $200,876 | $159,209 | $41,667 | $214,625 | $10,419 | $204,206 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $105,350 | $98,281 | $7,069 | $164,930 | $2,391 | $162,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,083
- Program service revenue
- $37,425
- Investment income
- $4,475
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,201
- Other revenue
- $6,201
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,610
- Occupancy
- $1,133
- Travel
- $80,667
- Program services (functional)
- $182,266
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $214,625
- Total assets, end of year
- $165,649
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,693
- Net assets, end of year
- $163,956
- Gross receipts
- $158,444
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Applegate | Chairman, Choir & Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| Kristen Buhler | Director & Secretary Officer | 2 | $5,062 |
| W Kellogg Thorsell | Officer-Music Librarian Officer | 1 | $4,987 |
| Jeffery Miller | Director & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Thomas Pierce | Director & Archivist Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Melanie Fitcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Walter Van Zuylen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Applegate | Officer: Choir Music Director <1099-NEC> Officer | 15 | $24,000 |
| W Kellog Thorsell | Music Librarian Officer | 2 | $1,470 |
| Ronald Dean Applegate | Chairman, Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeffery Miller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Thomas Pierce | Archivist, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melanie Fitcher | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Walter Van Zuylen | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Buhler | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Applegate | Officer: Choir Music Director <1099-NEC> | 8 | $11,525 |
| Ronald Dean Applegate | Board of Director Chairman, President | 3 | $0 |
| Janine Applegate | Board of Director, Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Miller | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Melanie Fitcher | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Pierce | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Walter Van Zuylen | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17278 SW GREENGATE DR, SHERWOOD, OR 97140-6946
- In care of
- % RONALD DEAN APPLEGATE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Blake Applegate, 17278 SW Greengate Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140
- Signed the 990
- Jeffrey Miller, Treasurer
- Phone
- (503) 740-2019
- Website
- cantoresinecclesia.org
Mission
The mission of Cantores in Ecclesia is to preserve and promote liturgical music, especially Gregorian Chant and sacred polyphony. It is implemented through the education of children and adults in choral practice, through public concert performances and lectures, and by regular performances at liturgical services. For 26 years the group has hosted an Annual William Byrd Festival; a 2 week series of public events (lectures, concerts, and services) with invited guest artists and scholars. Special projects may include tours and sponsored artists in some years.
Program accomplishments
- Regular choral operations involved a varying number of adults and children: approximately 30 adults and 20 Children (ages 8-17), both together and seperately on a nearly weekly basis for liturgical services and public concerts in various locations in Oregon. An estimated 6000 (combined) hours of rehearsal are undertaken each year. The adult choir is a mix of paid professional singers (~2/3) and skilled volunteer singers (~1/3). Additional professional instrumentalists and professional singers are added to the roster for some events. Additional volunteers include parents, members of event organizing committees and those who usher or manage ticketing at concets and events. Most of the reported revenue comes from donations, but some performances earn service fees and some include ticket sales.Expenses $72,822 · revenue $89,514
- Our 2026 William Byrd Festival spanned over 2 weeks in August. This 26th annual festival's theme, 'The Golden Age' of English Sacred Music', was held in tribute to composer Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) with major works by his contemporaries, Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656) and William Byrd (1540-1623). This year's festival included 7 liturgical services, 3 concerts, and 2 lectures. Our guest artistic director and organist from Magdalene College Cambridge in England donated his time and services with our non-profit only funding his travel and accommodations. Reported festival revenue includes ticket sales, advertising, donations at the free events, and contributions from our patrons.Expenses $39,467 · revenue $21,956
- A Choir Tour of Eastern Europe was completed in 2025. The director, one travel agent, 29 singers (adult), and 10 supporters traveled with the tour. The director's and agent's costs were covered through generous donations to the Special Project Fund. The fund also covered a portion of the singers' costs. Supporters fully paid their own expenses. Funds were collected and paid in installments in 2024 with a final installment in 2025. Upon completion of the tour, a professional promotional video of the tour's choral performances was created featuring a montage of video and photographs of venues and audio recordings of concerts.Expenses $69,977 · revenue $46,973
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2042868
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $165,649
- Income (IRS master file)
- $158,444
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $154,184 | $194,434 | $165,649 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $200,876 | $159,209 | $214,625 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $105,350 | $98,281 | $164,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $205,402 | $110,670 | $156,954 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 41-2042868).
Questions about CANTORES IN ECCLESIA
- What is the EIN of CANTORES IN ECCLESIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CANTORES IN ECCLESIA is 41-2042868.
- Is CANTORES IN ECCLESIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to CANTORES IN ECCLESIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CANTORES IN ECCLESIA 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 CANTORES IN ECCLESIA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CANTORES IN ECCLESIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CANTORES IN ECCLESIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Blake Applegate.
- Who are the officers and directors of CANTORES IN ECCLESIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Blake Applegate, Chairman, Choir & Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does CANTORES IN ECCLESIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,184, expenses of $194,434 and total assets of $165,649 at year end.
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