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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0497851

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ST LOUIS, MO 63105

Financials

$418K$416K2023$547K$407K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$547,398$407,431$139,967$530,341$0$530,341
June 30, 2024990$418,086$415,908$2,178$360,566$0$360,566
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$271,168
Program service revenue
$100,838
Investment income
$3,452
Net gain from sales of assets
$585
Net income from fundraising events
$171,940
Other revenue
$171,940

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,333
Other salaries and wages
$57,001
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$139,144
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,986
Occupancy
$2,852
Travel
$1,935
Program services (functional)
$317,244
Management and general (functional)
$74,639
Fundraising (functional)
$15,548

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$360,566
Total assets, end of year
$530,341
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$530,341
Publicly traded securities
$343,235
Net assets without donor restrictions
$530,341
Gross receipts
$589,337
Employees
3
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
MO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marc GordonExecutive & Artistic Director
Trustee or director, Officer
56$72,333
Tim DurbinBoard Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan GordonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Ryan SimsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
John Nasukaluk-ClareBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheldon CulverBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Carlos DaughadayBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Katie DohertyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Carter DunkinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joan Love GibbsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Miran HalenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Neil HersheyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wendy HersheyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew InkmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lawrence KazensteinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen KraftBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Charles MetzBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard NemanickBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mitchell RotmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Richard ShawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Thomas SilerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Leonard SlatkinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chuck SzwedaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Phoebe Dent WeilBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Milton Wilkins JrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marc GordonExecutive & Artistic Director
Trustee or director, Officer
56$67,250
Susan GordonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Carter DunkinBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Charles MetzVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
John Nasukaluk-ClareBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheldon CulverBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Carlos DaughadayBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tim DurbinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Miran HalenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wendy HersheyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry KazensteinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gerry JehlingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen KraftBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Charles MetzBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mark MittlemanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joanna OwenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mitch RotmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Dick ShawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom SilerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan SimsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Leonard SlatkinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Phoebe Dent WeilBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Milton Wilkins JrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
222 S CENTRAL AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63105-3509
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
540 North and South Road Suite 404, Saint Louis MO 63130
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Marc Gordon, 9292 Dielman Industrial Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63132
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Marc Gordon, 540 North and South Road Suite 404, Saint Louis MO 63130
Signed the 990
Marc Gordon, Executive Director
Phone
(314) 941-6309
Return prepared by
More Than Words Financial Consulting

Mission

World-class chamber music performed in an intimate setting to inspire, enchant audiences and nurture future generations of classical musicians.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our classical chamber music concerts serve audiences, without regard for any specific demographic profile. It is our purpose to make concerts suitable for a broad base of the population through engaging programming, superior performances, an accessible location and a casual setting. The organization performed 15 concerts during the year. More than 3,500 concert goers enjoyed our programs.
    Expenses $237,933 · revenue $77,425
  • CMSSL conducted 7 master classes this fiscal year. Instructors are CMSSL musicians, most of whom are also members of the St. Louis Symphony. Classes are free to St. Louis area students with participants from more than 30 St. Louis Metro area schools. The classes are free and open to the public. Each class can accommodate up to 7 participants as well as students to audit. All classes were at full capacity and served 175 total participants.
    Expenses $26,437
  • CMSSL supported three chamber ensembles as part of the Young Chamber Artist program. Coaches and mentors are CMSSL musicians, most of whom are also members of the St. Louis Symphony. Students were also given the opportunity to perform in national chamber music competitions. The Rader Young Artists program served 125 students this year.
    Expenses $26,437
  • During this fiscal year, the St. Louis Chamber Music Society entered into a partnership with Gateway Music Outreach. The Chamber Music Society's partnership with Gateway Music Outreach is providing ongoing musical education opportunities for lower income families, most of whom attend Title I schools. Instruction is divided between small ensemble coaching of 2-5 students and private lessons. There are also periodic performances for the local community featuring both Chamber Music Society Artists and the students that they have taught.
    Expenses $26,437

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
30-0497851
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$530,341
Income (IRS master file)
$589,337

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
March 9, 2020
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2019

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
990June 2025$547,398$407,431$530,341XML
990June 2024$418,086$415,908$360,566XML
990June 2023$343,451$329,477$309,793IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Marc Gordon
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 30-0497851).

Questions about CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC

What is the EIN of CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC is 30-0497851.
Is CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2019.
Are donations to CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS 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 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS 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 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS 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 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Marc Gordon.
Who are the officers and directors of CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,333 (Marc Gordon, Executive & Artistic Director).
How much revenue does CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST LOUIS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $547,398, expenses of $407,431 and total assets of $530,341 at year end.

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