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Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival Inc

  • Cooperstown, NY
  • Tax-exempt since June 2006
  • EIN: 33-1132413

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Music (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$178k (2023)

Expenses
$125k (2023)

Total Assets
$223k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$28 (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$178,086
Expenses
$125,337
Net Income
$52,749
Net Assets
$223,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,161
82.6%
Program Services $24,085
13.5%
Investment Income $6,528
3.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $312
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,158
Total Liabilities $28
Net Assets $223,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director, Artistic Director) $39,000 $0
John Guiton (Director, President) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
Charles Kieler (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,446
Expenses
$92,559
Net Income
-$5,113
Net Assets
$170,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,889
76.5%
Program Services $20,190
23.1%
Investment Income $254
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $113
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,383
Total Liabilities $2
Net Assets $170,381
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director) $30,000 $0
John Guiton (Director, President) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
Charles Kieler (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 18, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,409
Expenses
$44,376
Net Income
$40,033
Net Assets
$175,494
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,307
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $102
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,560
Total Liabilities $66
Net Assets $175,494
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director) $23,000 $0
John Guiton (Dir, Pres, Treas) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,082
Expenses
$29,394
Net Income
$21,688
Net Assets
$135,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,910
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $172
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,371
Total Liabilities $3,910
Net Assets $135,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director) $20,000 $0
John Guiton (Dir, Pres, Treas) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,432
Expenses
$106,552
Net Income
$4,880
Net Assets
$113,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,225
80.1%
Program Services $21,565
19.4%
Investment Income $367
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $275
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,390
Total Liabilities $1,617
Net Assets $113,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director) $27,800 $0
John Guiton (Dir, Pres, Treas) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,067
Expenses
$109,823
Net Income
-$756
Net Assets
$108,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,462
78.4%
Program Services $22,971
21.1%
Investment Income $306
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $328
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,893
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $108,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Director) $26,500 $0
John Guiton (Dir,Pres,Tre) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Mona Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director, Se) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
Celeste Johns (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,892
Expenses
$112,473
Net Income
-$13,581
Net Assets
$109,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,325
77.2%
Program Services $22,093
22.3%
Investment Income $187
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $287
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,655
Total Liabilities $7
Net Assets $109,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Dir, Secreta) $23,200 $0
John Guiton (Dir,Pres,Tre) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 27, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,488
Expenses
$94,840
Net Income
-$4,352
Net Assets
$141,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,080
80.8%
Program Services $17,018
18.8%
Investment Income $117
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $273
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,779
Total Liabilities $23
Net Assets $141,756
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Dir, Secretary) $22,000 $0
John Guiton (Dir,Pres,Treas) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Derosa (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 16, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,473
Expenses
$85,106
Net Income
$30,367
Net Assets
$146,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,994
86.6%
Program Services $14,989
13.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $371
0.3%
Other Revenue $119
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,274
Total Liabilities $166
Net Assets $146,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Secretary & Director) $18,000 $0
John Guiton (President & Treasurer) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandra De Rosa (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,626
Expenses
$97,359
Net Income
-$22,733
Net Assets
$115,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,079
72.5%
Program Services $19,865
26.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $543
0.7%
Other Revenue $139
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,780
Total Liabilities $39
Net Assets $115,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Linda Chesis (Secretary & Director) $20,000 $0
John Guiton (President & Treasurer) $0 $0
Melinda Hardin (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Harris (Director) $0 $0
Sandy De Rosa (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Smith (Director) $0 $0
Chris Kjolhede (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,388
Expenses
$85,124
Net Income
$1,264
Net Assets
$138,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,009
74.1%
Program Services $22,095
25.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $284
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,503
Total Liabilities $29
Net Assets $138,474

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,647
Expenses
$96,313
Net Income
-$6,666
Net Assets
$137,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,448
76.4%
Program Services $20,895
23.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $205
0.2%
Other Revenue $99
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,237
Total Liabilities $27
Net Assets $137,210

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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