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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2718970

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98101

Financials

$977K$112K2022$1.6M$88K2023$3M$603K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,998,332$602,878$2,395,454$11,417,709$0$11,417,709
September 30, 2024990$1,604,276$88,360$1,515,916$8,143,320$0$8,143,320
September 30, 2023990$977,135$112,242$864,893$5,466,724$250$5,466,474
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,777,128
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$221,204
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,505
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$550,496
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,700
Program services (functional)
$602,878

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,143,320
Total assets, end of year
$11,417,709
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$11,417,709
Publicly traded securities
$9,539,745
Net assets with donor restrictions
$11,417,709
Gross receipts
$3,899,510
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
WA

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen CameronSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John CramerBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael EdwardsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nikal ContiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Craig ShumateTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
John HollowayExecutive Director
Officer
1$0$152,262$16,823
Karen CameronSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
John CramerBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Michael EdwardsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Nikal ContiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Craig ShumateDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
John HollowayExecutive Director
Officer
1$0$152,262$16,795
Ned LairdBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
James A PenneySecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Leo Van DorpDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Karen CameronDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Scott DavidsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
601 UNION ST STE 220, SEATTLE, WA 98101-4077
In care of
% PRESIDENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Karen Cameron, 601 Union Street 220, Seattle, WA 98101
Signed the 990
Karen Cameron, Secretary
Phone
(206) 283-8710
Return prepared by
Hingston Miller Hingston PLLC

Mission

Provide financial support to the Seattle Chamber Music Festival (dba Seattle Chamber Music Society).

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To support the Seattle Chamber Music Festival (dba Seattle Chamber Music Society).
    Expenses $602,878 · grants $550,496

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2718970
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type II
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$11,417,709
Income (IRS master file)
$3,899,510

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,998,332$602,878$11,417,709XML
990September 2024$1,604,276$88,360$8,143,320XML
990September 2023$977,135$112,242$5,466,724XML
990September 2022$131,591$349,832$4,897,959IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 45-2718970).

Questions about SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION is 45-2718970.
Is SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION 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 SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Karen Cameron.
Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,998,332, expenses of $602,878 and total assets of $11,417,709 at year end.

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