Nonprofit · EIN 99-2281043
ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON
Also known as CHATTER PDX
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $494,821 | $202,421 | $292,400 | $315,041 | $3,640 | $311,401 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $52,033 | $39,800 | $12,233 | $12,233 | – | $12,233 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $344,381
- Program service revenue
- $146,325
- Investment income
- $4,115
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,590
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $57,590
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $141,297
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,357
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,767
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,233
- Total assets, end of year
- $315,041
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,640
- Net assets, end of year
- $311,401
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $161,016
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,385
- Gross receipts
- $494,821
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $25,640 |
| Trevor Fitzpatrick | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $19,800 |
| Stephen Stratman | Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $12,150 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Fitzpatrick | Vice President | 13 | $2,800 |
| James Shields | President | 15 | $2,700 |
| Stephen Stratman | Secretary and Treasurer | 10 | $1,200 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3404 NW VAUGHN ST, PORTLAND, OR 97210-1247
- In care of
- % JAMES SHIELDS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James Shields, 3404 NW VAUGHN ST, PORTLAND, OR 97210
- Signed the 990
- Stephen Stratman, Secretary Treasurer
- Phone
- (512) 497-0109
Mission
The mission of Chatter PDX is to foster community through weekly live performances that feature chamber music poetry and welcoming spaces for conversation and community. We curate events that combine artistic excellence with adventurous programming offering audiences and performers opportunities for reflection inspiration and meaningful interaction.
Program accomplishments
- Ensemble Music Oregon dba Chatter PDX produces and presents weekly one-hour live performing arts programs for the general public featuring classical chamber music performances integrated with live poetry readings. Programs are designed to provide accessible welcoming cultural experiences that encourage community engagement around music and literature. During FY25 Chatter PDX presented 52 weekly concerts reaching more than 6,500 attendees with an average attendance of approximately 125 patrons per concert. Ticket pricing is structured to promote accessibility with multiple tiers available to the public including reduced-price options for youth and younger patrons. In addition to its weekly concert series the organization conducted several fee-for-service program activities that further advance its exempt purpose including participation in music education initiatives performance residencies and presentations at regional arts events. Examples include Clarinetlandia a program featuring performances and masterclasses performances for the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium and featured concerts at Concerts at the Barn in Beaverton Oregon. Program service revenue is derived from ticket sales and performance fees all of which are earned directly in connection with delivering these program activities. These services further the organizations mission by providing inclusive chamber music and poetry performances in environments that foster conversation learning and community connection.Expenses $141,297 · revenue $146,325
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2281043
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $315,041
- Income (IRS master file)
- $494,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $494,821 | $202,421 | $315,041 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $52,033 | $39,800 | $12,233 | 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 99-2281043).
Questions about ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON
- What is the EIN of ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON is 99-2281043.
- Is ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON 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 ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON 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 ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Shields.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,640 (James Shields, President).
- How much revenue does ENSEMBLE MUSIC OREGON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $494,821, expenses of $202,421 and total assets of $315,041 at year end.
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