Nonprofit · EIN 85-2697785
CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS
Tax-exempt · HUNTSVILLE, AL 35814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $135,740 | $198,025 | -$62,285 | $89,630 | $2,001 | $87,629 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $311,485 | $278,855 | $32,630 | $149,914 | $0 | $149,914 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $244,778 | $156,626 | $88,152 | $108,360 | $0 | $108,360 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,472
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,268
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $142,346
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $142,346
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,547
- Program services (functional)
- $193,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,835
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $149,914
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,630
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $87,629
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $87,629
- Gross receipts
- $135,740
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA BOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAVIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THANDO MAKHUNGA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYCE MERRILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHELDRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON YAZOWKSI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAIN SHAPIRO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA BOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAVIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THANDO MAKHUNGA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYCE MERRILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON YAZOWKSI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAIN SHAPIRO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAIN SHAPIRO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,343 |
| ANNA BOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAVIA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MERRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON YAZOWKSI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11863, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35814-1863
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 920 BOB WALLACE AVE SW 320, HUNTSVILLE AL 35801
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHAIN SHAPIRO, PO BOX 11863, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- SHAIN SHAPIRO, 920 BOB WALLACE AVE SW 320, HUNTSVILLE AL 35801
- Signed the 990
- SHAIN SHAPIRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 489-4157
- Website
- CENTERFORMUSICECOSYSTEMS.COM
- Return prepared by
- HONEYCOMB ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
TO DEMONSTRATE THAT MUSIC IS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS TO FOSTER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON A LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL LEVEL.
Program accomplishments
- TO UNDERSTAND, ADVANCE, AND ENRICH MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS AND INCREASE THEIR ROLE AND IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES.Expenses $193,190
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2697785
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,630
- Income (IRS master file)
- $135,740
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $135,740 | $198,025 | $89,630 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $311,485 | $278,855 | $149,914 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $244,778 | $156,626 | $108,360 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $147,145 | $128,785 | $20,208 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: SHAIN SHAPIRO | December 31, 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 85-2697785).
Questions about CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS is 85-2697785.
- Is CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS 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 CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHAIN SHAPIRO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,740, expenses of $198,025 and total assets of $89,630 at year end.
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