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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0866667

MUSIC WORKSHOP

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97223

Financials

$839K$765K2023$1.5M$792K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSIC WORKSHOP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,466,302$791,641$674,661$1,431,141$0$1,431,141
June 30, 2024990$838,928$764,986$73,942$756,480$0$756,480
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,445,691
of which government grants
$62,406
Program service revenue
$2,753
Investment income
$43,661
Net income from fundraising events
-$25,803
Other revenue
-$25,803

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$104,830
Other salaries and wages
$321,749
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$477,761
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$21,077
Travel
$7,811
Program services (functional)
$678,823
Management and general (functional)
$65,235
Fundraising (functional)
$47,583

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$756,480
Total assets, end of year
$1,431,141
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,431,141
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,431,141
Gross receipts
$1,496,682
Employees
5
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
OR

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMY L RICHTERExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$105,065$5,000
DAVE SQUIREChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY STEINTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARGARET WANGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AKSHAY GUPTADirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANN GERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS ELKINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY L RICHTERExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$90,601
DAVE SQUIREChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY STEINTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMY HALLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AKSHAY GUPTADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANN GERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSIKA SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS ELKINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DR MARVIN KAISERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6681 SW 88TH PL, PORTLAND, OR 97223-7255
In care of
% AMY RICHTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMY L RICHTER, 4858A Scholls Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97225
Signed the 990
AMY L RICHTER, Executive Director
Phone
(503) 709-7700
Return prepared by
KERN & THOMPSON LLC

Mission

MUSIC WORKSHOP PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY K-12 CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE CREATIVITY, CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, AND WELL-BEING. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST, GIVING EDUCATORS WORLWIDE ACCESS TO TOOLS THAT STRENGTHEN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION THROUGH MUSIC.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING 20242025, MUSIC WORKSHOP EXPANDED ITS REACH TO MORE THAN 17,000 SCHOOLS AND 7 MILLION STUDENTS IN 105 COUNTRIES. NEW COURSES INCLUDED THE HIP HOP COURSE, EXPLORING THE GENRES ROOTS AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE, AND THE SOUTH ASIA COURSE, CELEBRATING THE REGIONS RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CREATED THE ICAN LISTEN PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALL CLASSICAL RADIO AND THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS ARTS NETWORK, ENCOURAGING MINDFUL LISTENING AND CONNECTION THROUGH MUSIC.MUSIC WORKSHOPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GREW THROUGH OFFERINGS SUCH AS MUSIC LISTENING FOR WELL-BEING AND TEACHER WELL-BEING. TO FURTHER SUPPORT EDUCATORS, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED, RECORDED, AND LAUNCHED SIX FREE WEBINARS FOCUSED ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING, AND TEACHER WELL-BEING.GUIDED BY A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY TEAM, MUSIC WORKSHOP CONTINUES TO INNOVATE AND EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MUSIC-EMPOWERED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EVERYWHERE.
    Expenses $678,823 · grants $5,000 · revenue $2,753

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
90-0866667
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,431,141
Income (IRS master file)
$1,496,682

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,466,302$791,641$1,431,141XML
990June 2024$838,928$764,986$756,480XML
990June 2023$861,825$671,215$682,538IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 90-0866667).

Questions about MUSIC WORKSHOP

What is the EIN of MUSIC WORKSHOP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC WORKSHOP is 90-0866667.
Is MUSIC WORKSHOP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to MUSIC WORKSHOP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSIC WORKSHOP 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 MUSIC WORKSHOP 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 MUSIC WORKSHOP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MUSIC WORKSHOP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMY L RICHTER.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC WORKSHOP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,065 (AMY L RICHTER, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does MUSIC WORKSHOP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,466,302, expenses of $791,641 and total assets of $1,431,141 at year end.

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