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Now Ensemble Inc

EIN 42-1667823 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE: A GROUP OF PERFORMERS AND COMPOSERS DEDICATED TO MAKING NEW CHAMBER MUSIC FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. THE ENSEMBLE PERFORMS IN A VARIETY OF VENUES FROM CONCERT HALLS TO MUSEUMS FOR BOTH LARGE AUDIENCES AND INTIMATE GATHERINGS.

Income
$64,032
Spending
$86,361
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $73,080 spent. During the year, the organization advanced its mission by presenting contemporary music performances, supporting composers, and providing educational programming across multiple U.S. communities. 1. Presented a public performance in Los Angeles, CA, hosted by 2220 Arts on January 29, 2025, showcasing contemporary works.2. Conducted a reading session and public performance in Burlington, VT on March 15, 2025, engaging local audiences in new music. 3. Hosted a workshop with composer Michi Wiancko (March 1417, 2025), including a public performance in Amherst, MA on March 16, 2025, providing educational and performance opportunities.4. Presented, in collaboration with Art of Elan (January 2728, 2025), the world premiere of a new composition by Mingjia Chen, supporting emerging composers and new works.5. Held a residency at Yale University (November 1819, 2025), featuring workshops with student composers and a public performance on November 19, promoting educational outreach and artistic development.6. Performed a public concert at Greenwich House in New York, NY on November 20, 2025, expanding access to contemporary performance in an urban setting.7. Presented a public performance at Troy Listening Room in Troy, NY on November 22, 2025, furthering community engagement through live music.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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