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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2639886

THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85741

Financials

$72K$71K2023$91K$86K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$91,112$85,762$5,350$7,063$0$7,063
December 31, 2023990-EZ$72,378$70,905$1,473$1,713$0$1,713
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$80,521
Membership dues
$2,319
Program service revenue
$8,270
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$2

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$9,425
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$56,516
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,373
Occupancy
$6,387
Printing, publications and postage
$3,540
Other expenses
$6,946
Program services (functional)
$77,696

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,713
Total assets, end of year
$7,063
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$7,063
Cash, savings and investments
$7,063
Gross receipts
$91,112

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ben HansenArtistic Director20$5,300
Kassidy SmithAdministrative Assistant12$4,125
Laura CouchmanPresident8$0
Nancy GreenSecretary5$0
Gary AndersonTreasurer8$0
Bill CouchmanBoard Member at Large6$0
Bradley HahnBoard Member at Large5$0
Jeffrey MarshallBoard Member at Large5$0
Erica CornerBoard Member at Large5$0
Marcus HawkinsBoard Member at Large5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ben HansenArtistic Director15$4,500
Kassidy SmithAdministrative Assistant10$3,935
Laura CouchmanPresident6$0
Nancy GreenSecretary5$0
Gary AndersonTreasurer6$0
Bill CouchmanBoard Member at Large6$0
Bradley HahnBoard Member at Large5$0
Jeffrey MarshallBoard Member at Large5$0
Erica CornerBoard Member at Large5$0
Marcus HawkinsBoard Member at Large5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4654 W GATEHINGE CT, TUCSON, AZ 85741-4621
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
4654 W Gatehinge Ct, Tucson AZ 85741
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Laura Couchman, 5781 N Calle Grandeza, Tucson AZ 85718
Signed the 990-EZ
Gary Anderson, Treasurer
Phone
(202) 262-3634

Mission

To enrich the Tucson community by performing challenging choral music.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Two performances as the Helios Ensemble, plus one joint performance with the University of Arizona Symphonic Choir, which were attended by a total of 600 persons.
    Expenses $77,696
  • Christmas caroling at the entrance of the Winterhaven Festival of Lights (estimated foot traffic of 200 persons).

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2639886
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,063
Income (IRS master file)
$91,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$91,112$85,762$7,063IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$72,378$70,905$1,713XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Laura Couchman
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Laura Couchman
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Laura Couchman
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-2639886).

Questions about THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE

What is the EIN of THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE is 47-2639886.
Is THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE HELIOS 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 THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE?
The 990-N for 2022 names Laura Couchman.
Who are the officers and directors of THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,300 (Ben Hansen, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does THE HELIOS ENSEMBLE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $91,112, expenses of $85,762 and total assets of $7,063 at year end.

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