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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0852185

LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOWELL, MA 01852

Financials

$70K$62K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$69,777$62,100$7,677$7,677$0$7,677
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$66,157
Program service revenue
$3,620
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$60,850
Printing, publications and postage
$1,250
Program services (functional)
$250

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$7,677
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$7,677
Cash, savings and investments
$7,677
Gross receipts
$69,777

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Orlando CelaPresident/Treasurer30$0
Wei ZhaoVice-President20$0
Julie GoldbergClerk30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
240 CENTRAL STREET, LOWELL, MA 01852-0000
In care of
% ORLANDO CELA
Signed the 990-EZ
Orlando Cela, President
Phone
(617) 319-5982

Mission

To advance public access to professional orchestral music through free concerts, educational programs, and community engagement, while promoting diverse and underrepresented composers and artists.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Lowell Chamber Orchestra presented five professional orchestral concerts free of charge to the public, providing access to high-quality live classical music regardless of income or circumstance. The organization also conducted its International Young Artist Competition and International Call for Scores, providing opportunities for emerging performers and composers from the United States and abroad. LCO's programs promoted living and historically underrepresented composers while creating professional and artistic opportunities for musicians and guest artists. Concerts served over 500 audience attendances during the year, in addition to the artists and composers who participated in LCO's competitions.
    Expenses $250

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
92-0852185
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,677
Income (IRS master file)
$69,777

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2025
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$69,777$62,100$7,677XML

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 92-0852185).

Questions about LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is 92-0852185.
Is LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
Are donations to LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 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 LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 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 LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 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 LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,777, expenses of $62,100 and total assets of $7,677 at year end.

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