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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0294596

SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS

Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95063

Financials

$68K$37K2023$40K$43K2024$1.1M$41K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$1,076,744$41,094$1,035,650$1,118,300$0$1,118,300
June 30, 2025990-EZ$39,604$43,200-$3,596$82,655–$82,655
June 30, 2024990-EZ$68,049$36,855$31,194$86,251–$86,251
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,055,505
Program service revenue
$19,791
Investment income
$1,181
Other revenue
$267

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$11,667
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,667
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$815
Occupancy
$1,125
Program services (functional)
$41,094

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$82,655
Total assets, end of year
$1,118,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,118,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,914
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,118,300
Gross receipts
$1,076,744
Employees
0
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ben DorfanGen Manager
Officer
2$11,667
Penny HannaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Kathy WelchTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Jeff GallagherSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jaye PadgettDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Samantha BounkeuaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ruth JordanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Chihiro MatherDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bernie VachonFormer Gen Mgr2$7,500
Ben DorfanGen Manager2$4,833
Penny HannaPresident3$0
Kathy WelchTreasurer6$0
Jeff GallagherSecretary3$0
Jaye PadgettWebsite2$0
Leta MillerDirector2$0
Ruth JordanMarketing2$0
Jon NordgrenDirector2$0
Phyllis RosenblumFormer Pres3$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Phyllis RosenblumPresident3$0
Paloma VachonTreasurer6$0
Jeff GallagherSecretary3$0
Ben DorfanDirector2$0
Jaye PadgettDirector2$0
Penny HannaDirector2$0
Ruth JordanDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4174, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95063-4174
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 4174, Santa Cruz CA 95063
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Kathy Welch, PO Box 4174, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Rick Zinman, PO Box 4174, Santa Cruz CA 95063
Signed the 990
Kathy Welch, Treasurer
Phone
(831) 888-0275
Return prepared by
CHAD HOESING CPA INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0294596 or by the name SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To promote live chamber music and to provide performance opportunities for area musicians. To provide opportunities to young musicians through coaching and workshops, and to expose them to world-class chamber ensembles.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Promoted art of chamber music through live performances by musicians of local community.
    Expenses $41,094 · revenue $19,791

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0294596
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
1992
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,118,300
Income (IRS master file)
$1,076,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$1,076,744$41,094$1,118,300XML
990-EZJune 2025$39,604$43,200$82,655XML
990-EZJune 2024$68,049$36,855$86,251XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Rick Zinman
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Rick Zinman
June 30, 2020≤ $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 77-0294596).

Questions about SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS

What is the EIN of SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS is 77-0294596.
Is SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS 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 SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names Kathy Welch.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,667 (Ben Dorfan, Gen Manager).
How much revenue does SANTA CRUZ CHAMBER PLAYERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,076,744, expenses of $41,094 and total assets of $1,118,300 at year end.

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