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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3305844

CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS

Also known as MARGARET SOUERS

Tax-exempt · PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Financials

$171K$197K2022$229K$171K2023$359K$330K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$359,490$329,846$29,644$152,999$614$152,385
June 30, 2024990$229,474$171,255$58,219$290,160$167,419$122,741
June 30, 2023990$170,670$196,798-$26,128$102,655$38,133$64,522
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,564
Program service revenue
$346,977
Investment income
$72
Net income from fundraising events
$8,877
Other revenue
$8,877

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$102,077
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$75
Accounting fees
$29
Occupancy
$4,320
Travel
$157,962
Program services (functional)
$320,064
Management and general (functional)
$9,231
Fundraising (functional)
$551

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$290,160
Total assets, end of year
$152,999
Total liabilities, end of year
$614
Net assets, end of year
$152,385
Publicly traded securities
$39,724
Net assets without donor restrictions
$152,385
Gross receipts
$364,113
Employees
13
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
CA

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 / weekCompensation
Denise LeddonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Bruce FieldingTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Leslie StevensSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jennifer KlepperichBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tanisha WilliamsBoard member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise LeddonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Bruce FieldingTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert NaylorSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Stella KimBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise LeddonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Sylvia CostelloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert NaylorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stella KimBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 131, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0013
In care of
% YENLING CHANG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Denise Leddon, PO Box 131, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Signed the 990
Denise Leddon, President
Phone
(925) 292-2663
Return prepared by
Gina M Myers CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3305844 or by the name CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The mission of Cantabella Children's Chorus is to develop music literacy, healthy vocal technique, and choral artistry through excellence in music education, exceptional choral productions, and collaborative cultural arts experiences, to enrich our diverse community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Music Classes: Cantabella has two 10-week semesters each year, training children in four major divisions: (1) CTC: Cantabella Training Choir classes are taught in the Kodály approach or equivalent for children K-5th grades. There are three levels of CTC classes: CTC-1, CTC-2, and CTC-3. (2) CC: The Children's Choir is composed of choristers in the 5th-8th grades. (3) CH: The Chamber Choir is composed of advanced SATB choristers in the 7th-12th grades. (4) HC: The Honors Choir is an auditioned treble choir for choristers in the 7th-12th grades. Cantabella served approximately 150 students for both semesters.
    Expenses $114,773 · revenue $135,050
  • The organization participated in two music festivals during the tax year: Cantabella Children's Chorus sang for Charlotte's Web at Hagemann Ranch, Livermore on April 28. A free public event with fair food, games and meeting Wilbur and his pals. In addition, the students participated in a tour of Ireland, June 23 - July 3, 2024. Cantabella performed multiple free concerts around the island in old world cathedrals
    Expenses $205,291 · revenue $211,927

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
94-3305844
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$152,999
Income (IRS master file)
$364,113

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$359,490$329,846$152,999IRS
990June 2024$229,474$171,255$290,160IRS
990June 2023$170,670$196,798$102,655XML
990June 2022$208,632$191,869$95,178IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 94-3305844).

Questions about CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS

What is the EIN of CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS is 94-3305844.
Is CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS 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 CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS 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 CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS 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 CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Denise Leddon.
Who are the officers and directors of CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CANTABELLA CHILDRENS CHORUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $359,490, expenses of $329,846 and total assets of $152,999 at year end.

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