Nonprofit · EIN 91-1826414
SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $371,416 | $337,890 | $33,526 | $140,995 | $10,767 | $130,228 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $336,375 | $368,052 | -$31,677 | $180,590 | $26,468 | $154,122 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $415,837 | $419,689 | -$3,852 | $235,171 | $58,006 | $177,165 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,754
- Program service revenue
- $329,068
- Investment income
- $930
- Net rental income
- $4,800
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$136
- Other revenue
- $4,664
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $166,984
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $181,722
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,733
- Occupancy
- $12,532
- Travel
- $14,250
- Program services (functional)
- $334,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,412
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,590
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,995
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,767
- Net assets, end of year
- $130,228
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $99,834
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,394
- Gross receipts
- $373,716
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skye Chamberlain | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Diann Shope | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cathy Buller | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Wakeley | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Collins | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skye Chamberlain | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Diann Shope | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cathy Buller | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Wakeley | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Collins | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Collins | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Skye Chamberlain | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan McGriff | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cathy Buller | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Wakeley | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Diann Shope | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 15279, SEATTLE, WA 98115-0279
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karen Diann Shope, 1222 20th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
- Signed the 990
- David Wakeley, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 925-9199
- Website
- www.soundcirclecenter.org
Mission
To train adults in the methods and philosophy of Waldorf Education, to graduate teachers to supply the growing needs of Waldorf Schools, and to provide adult education based on the principles of Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHER TRAINING This program introduces adults wishing to be Waldorf Teachers to the spirit and methodologies of Waldorf Education. It involves individual study, group work, practical experience in Waldorf classrooms (under the guidance of an experienced teacher) and with supervisory visits from Sound Circle teachers, and a deepening practice of a wide range of arts. There is an Early Childhood program which is a recently introduced program for already practicing Early Childhood Teachers working Waldorf affiliated or Waldorf Inspired preschools. It follows much the same type of curriculum as the teacher training program outlined directly above, however it is geared to teachers who are working with younger grades and who need instruction in child development, curriculum, activities and arts appropriate to the young child. This year an additional satellite training program was started for teachers at Hawaii Waldorf Schools.Expenses $259,959 · grants $1,143 · revenue $252,500
- Leading With Spirit Leading with Spirit is designed to support administrative leadership in Waldorf Schools and Collaborative Institutions across the continent. It includes three one-week summer intensives that can be taken separately or as part of a two-year part-time program with monthly mentoring, research projects, independent study, and participation in online collegial seminars.Expenses $52,444 · revenue $43,078
- Professional Development - Summer Intensive, Speech, and Arts & Anthroposophy.Expenses $22,075 · revenue $30,634
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
- 91-1826414
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,995
- Income (IRS master file)
- $373,716
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $371,416 | $337,890 | $140,995 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $336,375 | $368,052 | $180,590 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $415,837 | $419,689 | $235,171 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $419,015 | $356,384 | $191,208 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 91-1826414).
Questions about SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY
- What is the EIN of SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY is 91-1826414.
- Is SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY 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 SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY 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 SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY 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 SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Karen Diann Shope.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUND CIRCLE CENTER FOR ARTS AND ANTHROPOSOPHY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $371,416, expenses of $337,890 and total assets of $140,995 at year end.
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