Nonprofit · EIN 23-7282893
SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $78,141 | $83,146 | -$5,005 | $77,180 | $0 | $77,180 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $98,965 | $73,869 | $25,096 | $82,185 | $0 | $82,185 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $76,262 | $76,729 | -$467 | $57,089 | $0 | $57,089 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,565
- Membership dues
- $4,160
- Program service revenue
- $28,415
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,300
- Occupancy
- $16,308
- Printing, publications and postage
- $7,780
- Other expenses
- $46,758
- Program services (functional)
- $66,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,185
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,180
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $77,180
- Cash, savings and investments
- $77,180
- Gross receipts
- $78,141
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Field | Executive Director | 12 | $12,300 |
| Kindred Ritchie | President | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Clements | Vice President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Brown | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Papkoff | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Stella Kosim | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Field | Executive Director | 12 | $10,800 |
| Kindred Ritchie | President | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Clements | Vice President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Brown | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Naeim Rahmani | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Papkoff | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Stella Kosim | Board Member | 1.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Field | Executive Director | 10 | $10,800 |
| Kindred Ritchie | President | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Clements | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Brown | Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Naeim Rahmani | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Papkoff | Board Member | 1.5 | $0 |
| Stella Kosim | Board Member | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 30167, SEATTLE, WA 98113-0167
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Elizabeth Brown, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 365-0845
- Website
- www.seattleguitar.org
Mission
The mission of the Seattle Classic Guitar Society is to make classical guitar music available to a wide audience in a variety of venues, to present both international and regional artists, to educate the public about classical guitar music, and to give guitar students at every level a chance to learn and perform.
Program accomplishments
- SCGS International Concert Series at Benaroya Hall: Jorge Caballero, Iliana Matos, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Berta Rojas. Total attendance was 950.Expenses $54,021
- SCGS Free Concert Series at the Chapel at Good Shepherd Center: Mishca Yolleck, Seattle Eastside Guitar Ensemble, Caulkins and Schiel Duo, Naeim Rahmani. Total attendance was 350.Expenses $4,110
- SCGS International Master Class Series at University of Washington: Jorge Caballero, Iliana Matos, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Berta Rojas. Total attendance was 150.Expenses $1,700
- Outreach Program, Local Professional Performers: We funded three local professional performers and teachers to offer sessions/performances in various school and community settings, with a total audience of 856.Expenses $1,400
- Guitar Orchestra: SCGS has supported a community Guitar Orchestra for many years. This performance group is an ongoing entity that is open to SCGS members and non-members.Expenses $1,200
- Community Events: SCGS provides opportunities for the public to interact at functions such as our annual Holiday Concert, annual Member Meeting, open-mic meetings, PLU Guitar Festival, and the Northwest Guitar Festival. We sponsored 4 community events, with a total attendance of 334.Expenses $3,580
- Guitar Soundings: This is the bi-monthly newsletter of SCGS. It features upcoming events of interest to our members in the Puget Sound region, reviews of recordings, and other items of interest. SCGS produces six issues per year.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7282893
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,180
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,141
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $78,141 | $83,146 | $77,180 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $98,965 | $73,869 | $82,185 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $76,262 | $76,729 | $57,089 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 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 23-7282893).
Questions about SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY is 23-7282893.
- Is SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY 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 SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY 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 SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,300 (Hilary Field, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SEATTLE CLASSIC GUITAR SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,141, expenses of $83,146 and total assets of $77,180 at year end.
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