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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1611193

NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920

Financials

$5K$02024$852K$684K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$852,428$683,654$168,774$194,612$6,999$187,613
December 31, 2024990-EZ$5,175$0$5,175$5,175$0$5,175
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$324,781
Program service revenue
$527,647
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$24,934
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,580
Accounting fees
$2,310
Program services (functional)
$651,881
Management and general (functional)
$31,773

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,175
Total assets, end of year
$194,612
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,999
Net assets, end of year
$187,613
Publicly traded securities
$2,500
Gross receipts
$852,428
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHLOE POLHAMUSPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HEATHER ATKINSONTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOBIN KERNSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JW ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEN FURDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOYD WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY TEDDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JW ROTHPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR0.5$0
HEATHER ATKINSONTREASURER/DIRECTOR0.5$0
TOBIN KERNSECRETARY/DIRECTOR1$0
KRISTEN HOSKINSVP OF GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS/DIR.1.5$0
CHLOE HOEFTVP OF GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS/DIR.0.5$0
JEN FURDADIRECTOR0.5$0
BOYD WILLIAMSDIRECTOR0.5$0
GARY TEDDERDIRECTOR0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1755 TELSTAR DR STE 501, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920-1068
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHLOE POLHAMUS, 1755 TELSTAR DR STE 501, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Signed the 990
CHLOE POLHAMUS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(719) 895-5483
Return prepared by
EIDE BAILLY LLP

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ARTS AND CULTURE. THE FOUNDATION EMBODIES AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO FOSTER TALENT, CREATING UNFORGETTABLE SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, DRIVING INITIATIVES THAT INFUSE VIBRANCY INTO THE CITIES IT CALLS HOME, AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN FORMED FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROMOTING ARTS AND CULTURE WITHIN THE STATE OF COLORADO. THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE, FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE RECENTLY-CONSTRUCTED SUNSET AMPHITHEATER LOCATED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR UP-AND-COMING MUSICIANS AND NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER COMMUNITY MUSIC AND MUSICIANS WITHIN THE STATE OF COLORADO.IN ADDITION TO PRODUCING FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL FROM TIME TO TIME MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF PROMOTING ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE SELECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ENDEAVORS. PARTICULAR RECIPIENTS HAVE YET TO BE SELECTED. SUCH RECIPIENTS, AND THE TIMING AND AMOUNT OF SUPPORT TO EACH GRANTEE, WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ALSO ESTABLISH AND ADOPT ANY PROCESSES AND DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT AND INFORM GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES ONCE SUCH ACTIVITIES COMMENCE.FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS IN PROMOTION OF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PLANS TO PRESENT FREE CLASSES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, SUCH AS HOW AN INDIVIDUAL CAN BUILD A CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THESE SEMINARS IS TO EMPOWER AND INFORM STUDENTS SO THAT THEY CAN ENVISION A VIABLE CAREER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.
    Expenses $651,881 · grants $24,934 · revenue $527,647

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1611193
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$194,612
Income (IRS master file)
$852,428

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$852,428$683,654$194,612IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$5,175$0$5,175XML

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 99-1611193).

Questions about NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION is 99-1611193.
Is NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION 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 NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION 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 NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION 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 NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHLOE POLHAMUS.
Who are the officers and directors of NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NOTES LIVE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $852,428, expenses of $683,654 and total assets of $194,612 at year end.

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