Nonprofit · EIN 91-1496853
SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $320,630 | $284,643 | $35,987 | $297,921 | $46,227 | $251,694 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $284,417 | $269,455 | $14,962 | $210,706 | $2,073 | $208,633 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $375,547 | $298,719 | $76,828 | $186,918 | $5,603 | $181,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $126,623
- of which government grants
- $45,816
- Program service revenue
- $186,743
- Investment income
- $6,245
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $537
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,019
- Other revenue
- $1,019
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $106,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $116,281
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,250
- Accounting fees
- $7,875
- Occupancy
- $23,045
- Travel
- $31,759
- Program services (functional)
- $214,609
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,190
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,844
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $210,706
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,921
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $46,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $251,694
- Publicly traded securities
- $159,404
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,260
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $151,434
- Gross receipts
- $333,651
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 54
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Ecklund | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Evan Norberg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Zachary Finkelstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Melyssa Stone | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lyda Barr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sienna Spencer-Markles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Gardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaymie Gibbs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA ECKLUND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ZACHARY FINKLESTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SIVA SANKRITHI | TREASURER (E Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MELYSSA STONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GARDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAYMIE GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROOKE GENTRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EVAN NORBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDA BARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIVA SANKRITHI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| LISA ECKLUND | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 |
| KRISTIN SERNIOTTI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MELYSSA STONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID GARDNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| JAYMIE GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| BROOKE KRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| EVAN NORBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 522 N 85TH ST STE B100, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3781
- In care of
- % JESICA ABELLA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lisa Ecklund, PO Box 33935, Seattle, WA 98133
- Signed the 990
- Lisa Ecklund, President
- Phone
- (206) 542-5998
- Website
- seattlechildrenschorus.org
- Return prepared by
- Rising Sun Accounting
Mission
The Seattle Children's Chorus, a performance and educational choral music organization, nurtures excellence in young musicians through: Performance of the finest choral music with a unique commitment to sacred literature; education that fosters musical development and personal growth through teamwork, friendships, community, and cross-cultural experience; and acceptance of young musicians of diverse class, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other aspects of who they are.
Program accomplishments
- Seattle Children's Chorus presented a number of concerts to the general public. All choristers learned to sing, follow directions, and perform in front of the public. They gained self-confidence and learned the value of working as a team. Approximately 500 volunteer hours in the fiscal year were incurred.Expenses $214,609 · revenue $186,743
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1496853
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,921
- Income (IRS master file)
- $333,651
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $320,630 | $284,643 | $297,921 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $284,417 | $269,455 | $210,706 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $375,547 | $298,719 | $186,918 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $264,049 | $256,960 | $107,749 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 91-1496853).
Questions about SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS is 91-1496853.
- Is SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS 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 SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Lisa Ecklund.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SEATTLE CHILDRENS CHORUS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $320,630, expenses of $284,643 and total assets of $297,921 at year end.
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