PACIFIC MUSICWORKS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PACIFIC MUSICWORKS

EIN 26-1253117 · Opera (A6A)

What they do

to Perform Concerts of 17th and 18th Century Music and Related Projects.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$92.71spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$39.90of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

98.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $5,476 for HENRY LEBEDINSKY (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$217,957

Expenses$202,063

Annual surplus $15,894 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$80,670 · 39.9% of expenses

Grants paid$6,828 · 3.4% of expenses

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Revenue$217,957

Expenses$202,063

Income$217,957

Contributions$214,459

Grants given$6,828

Average grant$6,828

Management and general$80,670

Accounting fees$11,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

HENRY LEBEDINSKYARTISTIC DIRECTOR · 25 hrs/week $5,476Base · Other $5,476

STEPHEN STUBBSARTISTIC DIRECTOR · 25 hrs/week $5,000Base · Other $5,000

TEKLA M CUNNINGHAMORCHESTRA DIRECTOR · 25 hrs/week $3,800Base · Other $3,800

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

HENRY LEBEDINSKYARTISTIC DIRECTOR

STEPHEN STUBBSARTISTIC DIRECTOR

TEKLA M CUNNINGHAMORCHESTRA DIRECTOR

JULIA BENZINGERMANAGING DIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2008
Location: 4508 NE 45TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98105-0000
County: King
In care of: % DANIEL GOODRICH
Primary officer: Daniel Goodrich, Treasurer

How to reach them

Phone(510) 337-4900

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: July 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: A NECESSARY EVIL LTD
NTEE classification: Opera (A6A)
IRS tax category: Opera
Grant-giving organization: Yes