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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1416509

TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC

Tax-exempt · RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385

Financials

$144K$134K2023$117K$120K2024$150K$139K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$149,802$139,170$10,632$20,632$0$20,632
December 31, 2024990-EZ$117,169$120,157-$2,988$10,000$0$10,000
December 31, 2023990-EZ$144,013$133,882$10,131$12,988$0$12,988
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,636
Program service revenue
$88,063
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$614
Other revenue
$489

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$63,250
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$27,462
Other expenses
$48,458
Program services (functional)
$363,014

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,000
Total assets, end of year
$20,632
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,632
Cash, savings and investments
$20,632
Gross receipts
$149,802

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura CocksFlute, Executive Director, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$0
Madison GreenstoneClarinet, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$0
Marina KiffersteinViolin, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$0
Charlotte MundyVoice, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$0
Ellery TraffordPercussion, Financial Officer, Co-Artistic Director, Board Treasurer20$0
Eric UmbleChairman of the Board of Directors1$0
Natacha DielsBoard Member At-Large1$0
Taylor BrookTechnical Director, Board Secretary1$0
David BirdCreative Research, Board Member At-Large1$0
Mario Diaz de LeonVice Chairman of the Board1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura CocksFlute, Executive Director, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$15,573
Ellery TraffordPercussion, Financial Officer, Co-Artistic Director, Board Treasurer20$15,322
Madison GreenstoneClarinet, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$15,181
Marina KiffersteinViolin, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$14,781
Charlotte MundyVoice, Co-Artistic Director, Board Member At-Large20$14,397
Eric UmbleChairman of the Board of Directors0$0
Natacha DielsBoard Member At-Large0$0
Taylor BrookTechnical Director, Board Secretary0$0
David BirdCreative Research, Board Member At-Large0$0
Mario Diaz de LeonVice Chairman of the Board0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura CocksFlute, Executive Director, Co-Artistic Directo20$15,573
Ellery TraffordPercussion, Financial Officer, Co-Artistic Director20$15,322
Madison GreenstoneClarinet, Co-Artistic Director20$15,181
Marina KiffersteinViolin, Co-Artistic Director20$14,781
Charlotte MundyVoice, Co-Artistic Director20$14,397
Eric UmbleChairman of the Board of Directors0$0
Natacha DielsBoard Member0$0
Taylor BrookTechnical Director0$0
David BirdCreative Research0$0
Mario Diaz de LeonBoard Member0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
409 WOODWARD AVE APT 3R, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385-1521
In care of
% ELLERY TRAFFORD
Signed the 990-EZ
Ellery Trafford, Financial Person
Phone
(678) 641-1060

Mission

The mission of the TAK ensemble is to expand and promote contemporary chamber music through the commissioning, performing, recording and promotion of a diverse range of new artistic works. This mission is realized primarily through presenting concerts, open rehearsals, educational workshops, educational outreach, and the publication of recordings of musical works. We believe that publicly sharing collaborations with composers and the process of artistic creation helps to promote appreciation and support for contemporary classical music.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2023, The TAK Ensemble produced and presented nine concerts (including three tours across the United States and abroad), was engaged in educational residency with five different institutions, and hosted a music festival in New York City called 'Swoonfest', which gathered six different artists/bands from NYC and Philiadelphia for two nights of concerts. With the exception of the educational initiatives, all repertoire was work commissioned by and for the ensemble by living composers, and all concerts used a Pay-What-You-Can ticket pricing model to expand access. Places visited: Bangkok, Thailand (INTACT Festival, December); Ohio, USA (Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project, Cleveland; Columbus); California, USA (The Lab, San Francisco; Wind River, Santa Cruz). Educational residencies: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA), University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA), Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), The Walden School (Dublin, NH), the Yarn/Wire Institute (New York, NY).
    Expenses $125,860 · grants $32,497
  • In 2024, the TAK ensemble presented nine concerts in New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, Manchester (UK), and Dublin (Ireland); was university ensemble-in-residence at the University of Chicago, Princeton University and Huddersfield University (UK); and recorded a new album of five works written for the ensemble to be released in 2025/2026. The ensemble commissioned and performed three new works by composers Jessie Cox, Weston Olencki and Seth Cluett. The ensemble workshopped by performed/recorded works by 15 student composers during our university residencies. This is all in keeping with the TAK ensemble's mission and purpose, which is to commission, perform, record and tour new work written for the ensemble by living composers; and engage in educational residencies on a university level.
    Expenses $113,121 · grants $13,265
  • In 2025, the TAK ensemble presented fourteen concerts in New York City, Boston, Baltimore, Ohio, and Montreal (Canada); and was university ensemble-in-residence at Boston University, New York University, The Peabody Institute, University of Florida, Bowling Green State University and the City University of New York. This is all in keeping with the TAK ensemble's mission and purpose, which is to commission, perform, record and tour new work written for the ensemble by living composers; and engage in educational residencies on a university level.
    Expenses $124,033 · grants $38,060

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
92-1416509
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,632
Income (IRS master file)
$149,802

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$149,802$139,170$20,632IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$117,169$120,157$10,000IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$144,013$133,882$12,988XML

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 92-1416509).

Questions about TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC

What is the EIN of TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC is 92-1416509.
Is TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC 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 TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC 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 TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TAK ENSEMBLE MUSIC INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $149,802, expenses of $139,170 and total assets of $20,632 at year end.

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