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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1256669

MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45223

Financials

$125K$132K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$124,656$131,582-$6,926$78,501$2,255$76,246
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$59,511
Membership dues
$18,793
Program service revenue
$32,540
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$13,812
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
$60,041
Occupancy
$6,010
Printing, publications and postage
$3,638
Other expenses
$61,893
Program services (functional)
$103,724

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$89,404
Total assets, end of year
$78,501
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,255
Net assets, end of year
$76,246
Cash, savings and investments
$78,101
Gross receipts
$124,656

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barbara BesendorferBoard Secretary5$0
Julie BrockBoard Vice President5$0
Charmaine Moore KitsinisBoard President5$0
Elizabeth PhillipBoard Treasurer5$0
Rachel GasparrajBoard Liason3$0
Kelly StoneBoard Officer3$0
Maria CordesBoard Officer3$0
Mary Ann EastBoard Officer3$0
Samara CarpenterBoard Officer3$0
Jadyn RiggsBoard Officer3$0
Dyah MillerBoard Officer3$0
Bri LedsomeBoard Officer3$0
Estelle RileyBoard Officer3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 23292, CINCINNATI, OH 45223-0292
Signed the 990-EZ
Elizabeth Phillips, Board Treasurer
Phone
(513) 201-7028

Mission

MUSE is an inclusive and feminist choral community advocating for peace and social justice. We unite our voices to raise awareness and inspire change in ourselves, our audiences, and our world through partnerships that honor the humanity and enduring spirit of all people.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Concert Production
    Expenses $103,724

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1256669
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
1989
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$78,501
Income (IRS master file)
$124,656

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2024–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2023$110,656$92,141$100,291IRS
990August 2022$95,131$91,838$81,776IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR

What is the EIN of MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR is 31-1256669.
Is MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR 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 MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR 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 MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR 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 MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MUSE CINCINNATI WOMENS CHOIR have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,656, expenses of $131,582 and total assets of $78,501 at year end.

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