Nonprofit · EIN 91-2130303
CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SEATTLE, WA 98165
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $175,339 | $154,089 | $21,250 | $203,318 | $0 | $203,318 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $132,985 | $104,436 | $28,549 | $182,068 | $0 | $182,068 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $120,342 | $93,898 | $26,444 | $153,519 | $0 | $153,519 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,497
- Program service revenue
- $64,281
- Investment income
- $3,561
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $30,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $62,973
- Occupancy
- $44,168
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,525
- Other expenses
- $13,423
- Program services (functional)
- $90,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,068
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,318
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $203,318
- Cash, savings and investments
- $200,818
- Gross receipts
- $175,339
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN KURYS | EXOFICIO- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $30,000 |
| SHARON WONG | PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD | 12 | $0 |
| MELET WHINSTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| PAMELA MCDONALD | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| JUDITH TERREBERRY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| JEAN COLE | BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| DANIELA GRABS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SKYROS QUARTET | EXOFICIO- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON WONG | PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD | 12 | $0 |
| MELET WHINSTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| PAMELA MCDONALD | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| JUDITH TERREBERRY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| JEAN COLE | BOARD MEMBER | 8 | $0 |
| DANIELA GRABS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXA WOODARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA WRIGHT | EXOFICIO- MANAGING DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| SKYROS QUARTET | EXOFICIO- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KURYS | EXOFICIO- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyros Quartet | Artistic Director | 10 | $30,245 |
| Virginia Wright | Managing Director | 10 | $10,800 |
| Sharon Wong | President of the Board | 12 | $0 |
| Melet Whinston | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Pamela McDonald | Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Judith Terreberry | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Jean Cole | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Daniela Grabs | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth Williams | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Alexa Woodard | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 27164, SEATTLE, WA 98165-1564
- In care of
- % KAREN IGLITZIN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JUDY TERREBERRY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (206) 357-3009
- Website
- WWW.CHAMBERMUSICMADNESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE MYERS ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS DBA CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. WE FOSTER LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND AN EVER-EXPANDING COMMUNITY OF CHAMBER MUSIC PLAYERS.
Program accomplishments
- SUMMER STUDENT FESTIVAL: THE 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE JULY 2025 IN SEATTLE, WA. THIS WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE CHAMBER MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR STRING-INSTRUMENT AND PIANO STUDENTS AGES 13-24 OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL STRING QUARTET. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES DAILY ENSEMBLE COACHING, MASTERCLASSES, THEATER ARTS CLASSES, AND MULTIPLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PUBLIC BENEFIT INCLUDES A COACHES RECITAL AND A FINAL STUDENT PERFORMANCE, BOTH FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.THE COUNTERPOINT CLUB PODCAST: THE PODCAST, ALL ABOUT CHAMBER MUSIC, LAUNCHED IN JULY OF 2020 AS A RESPONSE TO COVID PANDEMIC SCHOOL CLOSURES. DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO A YOUNG AUDIENCE, THE PODCAST AND ITS ASSOCIATED BLOG POSTS HAVE GREATLY EXTENDED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE CHAMBER MUSIC EDUCATION TO YOUTH THROUGH THE BROAD REACH OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMING. NOW WITH OVER 4,000 DOWNLOADS, THE PODCAST IS FREE AND AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS.Expenses $24,539
- ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC WEEKEND RETREAT: THE 14TH ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT TOOK PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2025 AT THE ICICLE CREEK CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN LEAVENWORTH, WA. WITH ITSSETTING IN THE SCENIC FOOTHILLS OF THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS, THE RETREAT CONTINUES TO BE A POPULAR AND INSPIRING WEEKEND OF CHAMBER MUSIC-MAKING GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL COACHES. PARTICIPANTS NUMBER 45-55 ADULTS AND 4 TO 6 PROFESSIONAL COACHES EACH YEAR. THE COACHES RECITAL AND FINAL PARTICIPANT PERFORMANCE ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $38,022
- HARMONIC VOYAGES: CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD PRESENTED MUSICAL ASSEMBLIES FOR SEVERAL LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SPRING 2025, FEATURING A PROFESSIONAL STRING QUARTET WHO DEMONSTRATED THEIR INSTRUMENTS AND PLAYED SELECTIONS OF MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE GOAL OF THIS PILOT PROGRAM, OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO SCHOOLS, IS TO STIMULATE THE INTEREST OF YOUNG STUDENTS IN CHOOSING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND BEGINNING THEIR MUSICAL JOURNEYS. AUDIENCES FOR THESE PRESENTATIONS ARE 3TH, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS.Expenses $12,398
- DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS: THESE FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS IN CHAMBER MUSIC EXPLORATION ARE OFFERED SEMI-ANNUALLY AND ATTENDED BY ADULTS AND OLDER STUDENTS. THEY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL TALKS BY OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR QUARTET SEVERAL COACHED ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL SESSIONS A SIGHT-READING SESSION, AND A COACHES PERFORMANCE WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. AVERAGE ANNUAL ATTENDANCE FOR EACH WORKSHOP IS 25-30 PARTICIPANTS AND 4 PROFESSIONAL COACHES. WE EXPANDED THIS PROGRAM IN 2025 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL HALF-DAY SESSIONS FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC MUSIC TOPICS SUCH AS COMPOSERS, MUSICAL STYLES, AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES.Expenses $15,705
- MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES: OUR MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS THE SKYROS QUARTET WITH PERFORMANCES OF THE MOST LOVED REPERTOIRE COMPOSED FOR THE STRING QUARTET PAIRED WITH PIECES WE BELIEVE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES WILL COME TO LOVE JUST AS MUCH ONCE THEY GET TO KNOW THEM. THE GOAL IS TO SHARE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THESE EXPERIENCES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO THEM FOR FINANCIAL OR GEOGRAPHICAL REASONS. WE ARE EXPANDING THIS OFFERING IN 2026-2027 TO KING COUNTY VENUES TO INCREASE OUR REACH, AS WELL AS OFFERING TICKETS FROM $0(YOUTH)-$10(ADULTS).INSTITUTE: THE CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD INSTITUTE (CMGI) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY COACHING, MASTER CLASSES, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE IN SCHOOL OR OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, HELPING THEM EXPLORE NEW REPERTOIRE, DEVELOP THEIR PERSONAL MUSICALITY, AND LEARN USEFUL LIFE SKILLS LIKE ORGANIZATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, AND WORKING CORDIALLY WITH OTHERS. LED BY THE SKYROS QUARTET, A PROFESSIONAL ENSEMBLE, THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES A UNIQUE CURRICULUM THAT CONCENTRATES ON MUSICAL GROWTH, COLLABORATION, AND ARTISTRY. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AND DO THEIR OWN OUTREACH TO THEIR COMMUNITY, HELPING TO FOCUS THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF MUSIC IN OUR DAILY LIVES. MASTERCLASSES AND STUDENT PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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
- 91-2130303
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,318
- Income (IRS master file)
- $175,339
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $175,339 | $154,089 | $203,318 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $132,985 | $104,436 | $182,068 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $120,342 | $93,898 | $153,519 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 91-2130303).
Questions about CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS
- What is the EIN of CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS is 91-2130303.
- Is CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS 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 CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS 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 CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (JUSTIN KURYS, EXOFICIO- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHAMBER MUSIC MADNESS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,339, expenses of $154,089 and total assets of $203,318 at year end.
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