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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1447309

CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC

Tax-exempt · TAKOMA PARK, MD 20913

Financials

$226K$248K2023$264K$285K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$264,139$284,828-$20,689$155,693$8,905$146,788
June 30, 2024990$225,611$248,402-$22,791$177,754$21,576$156,178
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$198,685
of which government grants
$59,651
Membership dues
$12,150
Program service revenue
$59,769
Investment income
$5,685
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,725
Occupancy
$19,170
Program services (functional)
$219,241
Management and general (functional)
$36,162
Fundraising (functional)
$29,425

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$172,528
Total assets, end of year
$155,693
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,905
Net assets, end of year
$146,788
Publicly traded securities
$19,869
Net assets without donor restrictions
$140,788
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,000
Gross receipts
$264,139
Employees
0
Volunteers
140
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Victoria GauArtistic Director
Key employee
30$46,200
Elizabeth RogersExecutive Director
Key employee
30$30,000
Ellen Bearddirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Roberto Ifilldirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Sarah Gilchristdirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Sara M Joseydirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Susan Murraydirector
Trustee or director
2$0
William Newhousechorus representative
Trustee or director
2$0
Kent Mikkelsenchorus representative
Trustee or director
2$0
Alison OttenbreitBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
John WieckingBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert GerardBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Victoria GauMusic Director
Highest-paid employee
20$48,187
Elizabeth RogersExecutive Director
Key employee
20$24,500
Andrew Simpsonkeyboard artist
Key employee
3$15,600
Ellen Bearddirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Roberto Ifilldirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Sarah Gilchristdirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Sara M Joseydirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Susan Murraydirector
Trustee or director
2$0
William Newhousechorus representative
Trustee or director
2$0
Deborah Silvermanchorus representative
Trustee or director
2$0
Alison OttenbreitBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
John WieckingBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert GerardBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 11433, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20913-1433
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
William Newhouse, PO Box 11433, Takoma Park, MD 20913
Signed the 990
John Wiecking, Treasurer
Phone
(301) 986-1799

Mission

Present classical choral chamber concerts, including focus on new works and inclusion of young artists of color.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Presented six concerts of classical choral music by Cantate Chamber Singers and Cantate Concert Choir, plus one benefit concert by two soloists. Continued the Lift Every Voice program (formerly Cantate Young Artists of Color), including one master class/recital with participants. Continued Summer Choral Institute, a week-long program for ca. 120 singers.
    Expenses $219,241

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 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1447309
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
1987
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$155,693
Income (IRS master file)
$264,139

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$264,139$284,828$155,693IRS
990June 2024$225,611$248,402$177,754XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––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 52-1447309).

Questions about CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC

What is the EIN of CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC is 52-1447309.
Is CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC 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 CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC 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 CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC 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 CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names William Newhouse.
Who are the officers and directors of CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,200 (Victoria Gau, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does CANTATE CHAMBER SINGERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $264,139, expenses of $284,828 and total assets of $155,693 at year end.

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