Nonprofit · EIN 20-4091251
IRIS ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · GERMANTOWN, TN 38183
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $480,412 | $549,638 | -$69,226 | $490,772 | $5,940 | $484,832 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $748,952 | $583,821 | $165,131 | $559,708 | $5,650 | $554,058 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $518,597 | $497,659 | $20,938 | $391,572 | $2,645 | $388,927 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $367,323
- of which government grants
- $113,500
- Program service revenue
- $98,242
- Investment income
- $14,847
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,582
- Other salaries and wages
- $128,414
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $238,933
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,984
- Travel
- $35,938
- Program services (functional)
- $385,108
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,650
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,880
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $559,708
- Total assets, end of year
- $490,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,940
- Net assets, end of year
- $484,832
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $484,832
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,200
- Gross receipts
- $480,412
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA ARENDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| DR JAMES BO ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MERYL ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE DEPETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCHELL DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS RATLIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JOAN CHESNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TED KITAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLEY SHANAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY EASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAEN THOMASON-REDUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR FEDORIA RUGLESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE ACOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRODY WAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA ARENDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| DR JAMES BO ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MERYL ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE DEPETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIKO KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS RATLIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JOAN CHESNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TED KITAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLEY SHANAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE SCHAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY EASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAEN THOMASON-REDUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GABOR TIGYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR FEDORIA RUGLESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE ACOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORDELL WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA ARENDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,099 |
| DAVE DEPETERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIKO KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS RATLIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YELENA OVANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TED KITAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLEY SHANAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE SCHAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA SEABROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAEN THOMASON-REDUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GABOR TIGYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MERYL ROSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN PFEFFER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR JAMES BO ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 38407, GERMANTOWN, TN 38183-0407
- In care of
- % J MARTIN REGAN JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES ADAMS, P O BOX 38407, GERMANTOWN, TN 38183
- Signed the 990
- JAMES ADAMS, CHAIR
- Phone
- (901) 746-9948
- Website
- WWW.IRISCOLLECTIVE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ASCENT ACCOUNTING & ADVISORY PLLC
Mission
IRIS ORCHESTRA, INC. D/B/A IRIS COLLECTIVE IS A NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING MUSIC EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT. BUILDING ON THE MISSION OF IRIS ORCHESTRA, THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSICAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PARTICIPATORY INITIATIVES THAT SERVE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. ITS WORK SUPPORTS THE CREATION, PRESENTATION, AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC WHILE FOSTERING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) ON THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Program accomplishments
- ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE COMMUNITY BOTH ARTS & EDUCATION RELATED TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF MUSIC EXCELLENCEExpenses $385,108 · revenue $94,042
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4091251
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $490,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $480,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $480,412 | $549,638 | $490,772 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $748,952 | $583,821 | $559,708 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $518,597 | $497,659 | $391,572 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $995,626 | $879,852 | $372,119 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 20-4091251).
Questions about IRIS ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of IRIS ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IRIS ORCHESTRA INC is 20-4091251.
- Is IRIS ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to IRIS ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IRIS ORCHESTRA INC 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 IRIS ORCHESTRA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IRIS ORCHESTRA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IRIS ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of IRIS ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (REBECCA ARENDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does IRIS ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $480,412, expenses of $549,638 and total assets of $490,772 at year end.
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