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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1248171

HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64102

Financials

$224K$236K2022$272K$264K2023$277K$263K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$277,480$262,792$14,688$44,203$0$44,203
June 30, 2024990$271,830$264,161$7,669$41,888$12,373$29,515
June 30, 2023990$223,504$235,802-$12,298$31,218$9,372$21,846
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$158,502
of which government grants
$8,000
Program service revenue
$118,978
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,676
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,250
Other salaries and wages
$74,518
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$126,047
Professional fundraising fees
$3,173
Accounting fees
$2,946
Occupancy
$5,278
Travel
$4,407
Program services (functional)
$207,143
Management and general (functional)
$51,284
Fundraising (functional)
$4,365

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,888
Total assets, end of year
$44,203
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$44,203
Net assets without donor restrictions
$44,203
Gross receipts
$277,480
Employees
16
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2001
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
Kathy CookExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$54,167
Larry FiggMember
Trustee or director
3$0
Benny LeeMember
Trustee or director
3$0
Doris MattinglyMember
Trustee or director
3$0
Linda ValenteMember
Trustee or director
3$0
Phillip BennettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Erin WilsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Philip ColeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy CookExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$48,958
Lawrence FiggBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,900
Susie YangBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,800
Philip R BennettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Erin WilsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Meaghan HigginsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chelsea ParkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Logan RutherfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Philip ColeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Linda ValenteBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kevin HaoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Victoria OlsonBoard Member Emeritus
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy CookExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$50,000
Susie YangBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,725
Lawrence FiggBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,600
Philip R BennettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Erin WilsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Meaghan HigginsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chelsea ParkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Logan RutherfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gabriel GonzalesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Philip ColeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Linda ValenteBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Victoria OlsonBoard Member Emeritus
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1600 GENESSEE ST STE 834, KANSAS CITY, MO 64102-1123
In care of
% JESSE HENKENSIEFKEN
Signed the 990
JESSE HENKENSIEFKEN, Executive Director
Phone
(913) 735-4532
Return prepared by
Kerry S Gordon CPA

Mission

The mission of Heartland Chamber Music (HCM) is to connect, engage, and inspire all ages and backgrounds throught a lifetime of music education and performance

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization advanced its mission of providing exceptional music education and performance opportunities through four integrated programs: the Heartland Chamber Music Festival, String Sprouts, and tue Year-Round Chamber Music. The Heartland Chamber Music Festival, presented in collaboration with the Midwest Trust Center, was held July 26 through August 3. With 15 esteemed faculty members, the Festival welcomed more than 80 students ranging in age from 7 to 50 and representing diverse geographic regions across the United States. The Miami Quartet served as artists in residence. Eight highly gifted students the Festival Scholars received full scholarships to the Festival, and an additional 10 students were invited to perform in the Camerata Orchestra. These students also performed on Kansas Public Radio, further amplifying their exposure and celebrating their achievements. More than 30 additional students received need- and merit-based financial aid to attend the Festival. String Sprouts continued its mission of providing free instruments and lessons to underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to music education. Operating across six metropolitan-area sites including partnerships with the Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri public school districts as well as El Centro Academy Sprouts served 50 students and their caregivers. Through the Kansas City Public Schools partnership, 50 students participated in twice-weekly classes during the school day. Over the course of the year, students collectively learned 42 pieces of music, demonstrating their progress and dedication. Quarterly Sprouting Up ceremonies featured 20 guest performances by 15 musicians from the Kansas City Symphony, captivating approximately 200 attendees. The Sprouts & Symphony concert paired 45 Sprouts with the UMKC Conservatory Orchestra before an audience of more than 300. At the annual Stringfest fundraiser, 10 students performed for an audience exceeding 130, and 42 Sprouts participated in four Kansas City Symphony Edward Jones Holiday concerts, enriching the community with their performances. The Year-Round Chamber Music programs continued to provide rigorous training, coaching, and performance opportunities to students throughout the region, complementing the Festival and Sprouts in fulfilling the organizations year-round educational mission.
    Expenses $207,143 · grants $118,978

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
48-1248171
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,203
Income (IRS master file)
$277,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$277,480$262,792$44,203IRS
990June 2024$271,830$264,161$41,888IRS
990June 2023$223,504$235,802$31,218XML
990June 2022$180,931$212,268$36,597IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 48-1248171).

Questions about HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD

What is the EIN of HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD is 48-1248171.
Is HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD 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 HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD 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 HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,167 (Kathy Cook, Executive Director).
How much revenue does HEARTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC LTD have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $277,480, expenses of $262,792 and total assets of $44,203 at year end.

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