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Nonprofit · EIN 85-6012256

TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · TAOS, NM 87571

Financials

$941K$496K2022$448K$630K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$447,956$629,652-$181,696$4,148,783$1,817$4,146,966
September 30, 2023990$941,342$495,989$445,353$3,557,534$120,273$3,437,261
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$272,824
of which government grants
$7,500
Program service revenue
$57,971
Investment income
$115,781
Other revenue
$1,380

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$79
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,458
Other salaries and wages
$5,096
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$96,126
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,259
Occupancy
$318,122
Travel
$39,389
Depreciation
$3,600
Program services (functional)
$573,253
Management and general (functional)
$40,390
Fundraising (functional)
$16,009

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,006,654
Total assets, end of year
$4,148,783
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,817
Net assets, end of year
$4,146,966
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,003
Gross receipts
$447,956
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1963
State of legal domicile
NM

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
ERIK C PETERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$84,458
KATHLEEN ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA STABLER-TALTYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOAN WOODARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ROBERT ANEMONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD PESIKOFFCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMIE HINDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STANLEY RIVELESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES W WHITECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
B T COLEMANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOAN WOODARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATHLEEN ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT ANEMONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAWRENCE BERKOWITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GRETA BRUNSCHWYLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LUCILE GRIEDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE OLSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD PESIKOFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA STABLER TALTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIK CPETERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2630, TAOS, NM 87571-2630
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOAN WOODARD, PO BOX 2630, TAOS, NM 87571
Signed the 990
JOAN WOODARD, TREASURER
Phone
(575) 776-2388
Return prepared by
BURT & COMPANY CPAS LLC

Mission

CHAMBER MUSIC EDUCATION FOR CONSERVATORY LEVEL MUSICIANS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOOL - YOUNG ARTISTS RECEIVE 8 WEEKS OF INTENSIVE CHAMBER MUSIC STUDY, COACHING, REHEARSAL, AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE.
    Expenses $475,977 · grants $79 · revenue $25,215
  • CONCERTS - PROVIDES THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS WITH A VENUE TO PERFORM WHICH IS CRUCIAL TO THE EDUCATIONAL ASPECT OF THE SCHOOL.
    Expenses $97,276 · revenue $32,756

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, 2025Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
85-6012256
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,148,783
Income (IRS master file)
$447,956

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$447,956$629,652$4,148,783XML
990September 2023$941,342$495,989$3,557,534XML
990September 2022$563,635$466,500$3,000,343IRS
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 85-6012256).

Questions about TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED is 85-6012256.
Is TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).
Are donations to TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED 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 TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED 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 TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED 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 TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOAN WOODARD.
Who are the officers and directors of TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,458 (ERIK C PETERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $447,956, expenses of $629,652 and total assets of $4,148,783 at year end.

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