Nonprofit · EIN 46-1123339
SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $269,558 | $257,083 | $12,475 | $21,186 | $0 | $21,186 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196,066 | $195,862 | $204 | $8,711 | $0 | $8,711 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $150,517 | $166,381 | -$15,864 | $8,507 | $0 | $8,507 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $233,572
- of which government grants
- $79,148
- Program service revenue
- $35,986
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $194,115
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $194,115
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,250
- Travel
- $32,487
- Program services (functional)
- $257,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,711
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,186
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,186
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,186
- Gross receipts
- $269,558
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben A Spalding | Founder and Artistic Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $57,000 |
| Dr Matthew Naylor | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Koger | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Haviland | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Traci Kuffour | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benny Lee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jacob Hofeling | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marquita Taylor | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben A Spalding | Executive Director | 40 | $48,000 |
| Dr Matthew Naylor | President | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Koger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory Campbell | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Haviland | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Traci Kuffour | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Benny Lee | Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben A Spalding | Executive Director | 40 | $48 |
| Dr Matthew Naylor | President | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Koger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Miles | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory Campbell | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Haviland | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Traci Kuffour | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Benny Lee | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Adrion C Roberson | Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9101 N AMBASSADOR DR APT 1104, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154-7279
- In care of
- % BEN A SPALDING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ben Spalding, 9101 N AMBASSADOR DR APT 1104, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
- Signed the 990
- Ben Spalding, Artistic & Executive Director
- Phone
- (913) 226-5413
Mission
Spire Chamber Ensemble inspires educates and enriches the Kansas City metropolitan community through the transformational power of choral music performed at the highest artistic level.
Program accomplishments
- Artistic excellence: The Spire Chamber Ensemble inspires through a series of live performances recordings broadcasts and educational events. Spire Chamber Ensemble is a professional choral group of superb local regional and national artists from United States and Canada. Their commitment assures excellence: - To use music as a healing device bringing diverse communities together - To offer rarely heard Baroque masterworks in collaboration with the Spire Baroque Orchestra. We offer access to the highest caliber of choral performance through local performances touring performances and professional recordings for worldwide distribution. Our annual audiences are estimated at 3,000 individuals in performance and an unestimated number through broadcasts and recordings of our work via streaming platforms.Expenses $85,694 · revenue $89,853
- Diverse Repertoire: To showcase unique repertoire for voices and organ programs and works by underrepresented composers. Our world-class artistic ensemble broadens its reach and touch through an increasing base of listeners in a wide variety of socioeconomic ethnic and geographic communities through its performances broadcasts and recordings. In addition to direct marketing to specific target audiences a key element in attracting new and diverse audiences is in our innovative programming.Expenses $85,694 · revenue $89,853
- Educational Programs: To provide students with a fresh experience with choral music through education outreach. Side by side concerts included a collaboration with the Youth Chorus of Kansas City for our performance of Handels Messiah at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Additionally over 50 people attended our International Choral Conducting Institute for the developing conductor and emerging professional singers.Expenses $85,695 · revenue $89,853
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1123339
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,186
- Income (IRS master file)
- $269,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $269,558 | $257,083 | $21,186 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $196,066 | $195,862 | $8,711 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $150,517 | $166,381 | $8,507 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 46-1123339).
Questions about SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
- What is the EIN of SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE is 46-1123339.
- Is SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 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 SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 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 SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ben Spalding.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,000 (Ben A Spalding, Founder and Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $269,558, expenses of $257,083 and total assets of $21,186 at year end.
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