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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1035351

CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85246

Financials

$91K$84K2022$108K$85K2023$89K$106K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$88,851$105,557-$16,706$156,978–$156,978
June 30, 2024990-EZ$108,370$85,249$23,121$166,152–$166,152
June 30, 2023990-EZ$90,786$84,236$6,550$135,520–$135,520
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,620
Investment income
$1,701
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,510
Net income from fundraising events
$12,020

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,833
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$29,766
Occupancy
$15,336
Printing, publications and postage
$7,696
Other expenses
$19,926
Program services (functional)
$8,162

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$166,152
Total assets, end of year
$156,978
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$156,978
Cash, savings and investments
$152,166
Gross receipts
$95,254

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANJA NIKOLOVSKIMUSIC DIRECTOR25$20,000
PAMELA HAHNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20$10,500
MICHAEL WALLICKORCHESTRA MANAGER12$3,250
NANCY SMITHLibrarian2$1,050
ROBERT LUSTERPresident2$0
CATHERINE NOWELLTreasurer4$0
MARK CANNONSecretary1$0
LEN MANDELDirector1$0
JOHN FRIEDEMANLEGAL COUNSEL1$0
STACIE SCHAIBLEDirector1$0
WHITNEY BROWNDirector1$0
JIM HEPFINGERDirector1$0
MARTIN HAUBDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANJA NIKOLOVSKIMUSIC DIRECTOR25$15,000
PAMELA HAHNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20$9,000
MICHAEL WALLICKORCHESTRA MANAGER12$3,900
NANCY SMITHLibrarian2$300
ROBERT LUSTERPresident2$0
CATHERINE NOWELLTreasurer4$0
MARK CANNONSecretary1$0
LEN MANDELDirector1$0
JOHN FRIEDEMANLEGAL COUNSEL1$0
STACIE SCHAIBLEDirector1$0
WHITNEY BROWNDirector1$0
JIM HEPFINGERDirector1$0
MARTIN HAUBDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VANJA NIKOLOVSKIMUSIC DIRECTOR25$12,000
PAMELA HAHNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20$9,000
MICHAEL WALLICKORCHESTRA MANAGER12$3,900
MARTIN HAUBPresident1$0
AMY AEILTSVice President1$0
CATHERINE NOWELLTreasurer4$0
MARK CANNONSecretary1$0
JEANA BAUTISTALibrarian1$0
LEN MANDELDirector1$0
KEN DODSONDirector1$0
JOHN FRIEDEMANLEGAL COUNSEL1$0
STACIE SCHAIBLEDirector1$0
ANGELA STOREYDirector1$0
ROBERT LUSTERDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6475, CHANDLER, AZ 85246-6475
In care of
% CATHERINE E NOWELL
Signed the 990-EZ
CATHERINE NOWELL, Treasurer
Phone
(602) 582-7374
Return prepared by
RANDY C KIESEL CPA PC

Mission

TO SERVE THE GREATER CHANDLER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SERIES OF CLASSICAL CONCERTS, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED MUSICIANS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND TALENTS.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PERFORMED 5 FREE SYMPHONIC CONCERTS AND 3 FREE CHAMBER CONCERTS IN CHANDLER ATTENDED BY SENIOR CITIZENS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
    Expenses $2,284
  • RETAINED APPROXIMATELY 100 VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS IN THE ORCHESTRA TO EXPERIENCE PLAYING (32 REHEARSALS) AND PERFORMING SYMPHONIC MUSIC.
    Expenses $2,557
  • 14TH ANNUAL YOUTH SOLOIST COMPETITION IN WHICH A STUDENT FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL WAS CHOSEN TO PERFORM A SOLO WITH THE ORCHESTRA DURING A CONCERT.
    Expenses $3,321

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-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-1035351
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)
$156,978
Income (IRS master file)
$95,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$88,851$105,557$156,978XML
990-EZJune 2024$108,370$85,249$166,152XML
990-EZJune 2023$90,786$84,236$135,520XML
990-EZJune 2022–––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 86-1035351).

Questions about CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is 86-1035351.
Is CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (VANJA NIKOLOVSKI, MUSIC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHANDLER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,851, expenses of $105,557 and total assets of $156,978 at year end.

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