Nonprofit · EIN 87-3479317
CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION
Also known as CLEF
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $100,018 | $84,716 | $15,302 | $68,644 | $0 | $68,644 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $82,211 | $56,553 | $25,658 | $53,343 | $0 | $53,343 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $76,108 | $57,821 | $18,287 | $27,686 | $0 | $27,686 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,571
- Program service revenue
- $65,447
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,750
- Travel
- $5,748
- Program services (functional)
- $75,983
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,343
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,644
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,644
- Gross receipts
- $100,018
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A FISHER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MARY LOU CANTRELL | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| KENNETH GILMAN | VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| PETER S MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PETRUNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MARY DUMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LINDA WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A FISHER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARY LOU CANTRELL | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| KENNETH GILMAN | VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| PETER S MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PETRUNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MARY DUMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| LINDA WESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPER ST CLAIR | VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| KENNETH GILMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MARY DUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| MARY LOU CANTRELL | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| PETER S MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| ROBERT A FISHER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| STEPHEN PETRUNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3212 ASHWOOD DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45213-2436
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT FISHER
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT FISHER, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (513) 807-3969
- Website
- CLEF.LIFE
- Return prepared by
- BURKE CPAS & ADVISORS PLL
Mission
A DESIRE TO FACILITATE FULL, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE CATHOLIC LITURGY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND AN ACTIVE NETWORK OF MUSICIANS AND LITURGISTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CLEF SUMMER PROGRAM, HELD ANNUALLY AT THE JESUIT SPIRITUAL CENTER IN MILFORD, OHIO, IS THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP OFFERING. ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY GATHER FOR AN IMMERSIVE WEEK OF MUSIC, PRAYER, LITURGICAL STUDY, AND COMMUNITY. IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THEIR MUSICAL SKILLS AND LITURGICAL KNOWLEDGE WHILE ALSO RENEWING THEIR SPIRIT. CLEF ALSO PARTNERS WITH PARISHES AND DIOCESES TO OFFER REGIONAL ENSEMBLE WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDES FREE ONLINE RESOURCES THROUGH CLEF LIFE. THESE INITIATIVES EXTEND CLEF'S MISSION BY OFFERING PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGSExpenses $75,983 · revenue $65,447
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
- 87-3479317
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,644
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,018
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $100,018 | $84,716 | $68,644 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $82,211 | $56,553 | $53,343 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $76,108 | $57,821 | $27,686 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $63,430 | $54,031 | $9,399 | 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 87-3479317).
Questions about CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION
- What is the EIN of CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION is 87-3479317.
- Is CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION 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 CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION 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 CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION 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 CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT FISHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CATHOLIC LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE FORMATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,018, expenses of $84,716 and total assets of $68,644 at year end.
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