Nonprofit · EIN 86-1580276
APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO
Tax-exempt · HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $171,962 | $144,713 | $27,249 | $48,318 | $12,929 | $35,389 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $128,631 | $130,810 | -$2,179 | $9,214 | $1,074 | $8,140 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $111,608 | $114,418 | -$2,810 | $12,817 | $2,498 | $10,319 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,325
- Program service revenue
- $46,449
- Investment income
- $142
- Other revenue
- $46
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $31,590
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $77,199
- Occupancy
- $1,815
- Other expenses
- $65,699
- Program services (functional)
- $125,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,318
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,929
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,389
- Cash, savings and investments
- $46,780
- Gross receipts
- $171,962
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN TERTELL | ARTISTIC DIR | 10 | $19,590 |
| MAYME KUGLER | FESTIVAL MAN | 5.5 | $12,000 |
| ROSALIND SOLTOW | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LEWIS FREEMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 0.6 | $0 |
| THOMAS E WHEELESS JR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TING WAID | SECRETARY | 0.6 | $0 |
| DAVID RAMPY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GRETTA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| THERESA SCHEHL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALTER WASHINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Tertell | President | 6 | $23,341 |
| Lewis Freeman | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Ting Waid | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Meredith Estren | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Malaxetxebarria | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Rampy | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Gretta Sandberg | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa Schehl | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Tertell | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Walter Washington | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosalind Soltow | Chairman | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Tertell | President | 6 | $16,737 |
| Lewis Freeman | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ting Waid | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meredith Estren | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jon Malaxetxebarria | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| David Rampy | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Gretta Sandberg | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Theresa Schehl | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Paul Tertell | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Walter Washington | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 HENRY CLAY ST, HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425-6491
- In care of
- % KATHLEEN TERTELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 446, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Kathleen Tertell, 1871 Kirby Rd, McLean VA 22101
- Signed the 990-EZ
- THOMAS E WHEELESS JR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (571) 275-0043
- Website
- appalachianchamber.org
- Return prepared by
- UPDEGROVE MCDANIEL MCMULLEN CHICCEHITTO
Mission
TO MELD WORLD-CLASS CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCES, COLLABORATION AND OUTREACH, WITH THE RICH AND INSPIRING HISTORY, NATURE AND CULTURE OF HARPERS FERRY, CHARLES TOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Program accomplishments
- THE 2025 APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL YEAR WAS THE ORGANIZATIONS FIFTH FESTIVAL, A MILESTONE AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ACMF. THE SUMMER FESTIVAL FEATURED 13 PERFORMANCES AT VENUES IN WEST VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIA INCLUDING HARPERS FERRY, CHARLES TOWN, SHEPHERDSTOWN (WV), BERRYVILLE AND PURCELLVILLE (VA). A NEW WORK WAS COMMISSIONED FROM AMERICAN COMPOSERS, KAREN WALWYN AND PERFORMED AS PART OF THE ART AND MUSIC CONCERT CELEBRATING THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTIST, PATTY WILLIS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SUMMER FESTIVAL WERE PERFORMANCES OF COPLANDS APPALACHIAN SPRING AND SCHOENBERGS VERKLAERTE NACHT, AS WELL AS A FREE PERFORMANCE AT STORER COLLEGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES, ACMF ONCE AGAIN HOSTED A 5-DAY STRINGS CAMP FOR KIDS AND AN ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC WEEKEND WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS TO DATE. 2025 CONCLUDED WITH THE WINTER FESTIVAL WHICH SAW PERFORMANCES IN HARPERS FERRY, CHARLES TOWN AND SHEPHERDSTOWN.Expenses $125,804
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1580276
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,318
- Income (IRS master file)
- $171,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $171,962 | $144,713 | $48,318 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $128,631 | $130,810 | $9,214 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $111,608 | $114,418 | $12,817 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kathleen Tertell | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 86-1580276).
Questions about APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO
- What is the EIN of APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO is 86-1580276.
- Is APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO 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 APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Kathleen Tertell.
- Who are the officers and directors of APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,590 (KATHLEEN TERTELL, ARTISTIC DIR).
- How much revenue does APPALACHIAN CHAMBER MUSIC CO have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $171,962, expenses of $144,713 and total assets of $48,318 at year end.
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