Creede Musical Arts Collective Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Spanning the infinite genres of Musical Arts the mission of Creede Musical Arts Collective is to contribute to & diversify the musical experiences available in the region by inviting prominent Musical Artists to share their talents in residency within the community through live performances and educational experiences.
- Income
- $137,345
- Spending
- $135,464
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (3)
- $89,763 spent. Mainstage and Pop-Up Concerts: Our Mainstage Concerts 75 - 90 minutes and Pop-Up Concerts 5 - 20 minutes in unexpected public spaces reflect our belief that the arts belong everywhere not just on formal stages. These performances span genres formats and venues creating a dynamic and accessible musical landscape across town. In 2024 CMAC presented more than 50 concerts and served 1,846 people. Highlights included a Mariachi residency the acclaimed flute and marimba duo Duo Zuber a genre-tracing Art of the Fiddle Violin weekend and a co-produced semi-staged concert series with Creede Repertory Theatre celebrating the music of the late Stephen Sondheim.Pop-up concerts always free and often delightfully unexpected are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Audiences have stumbled upon opera in alleyways a harpist playing Radiohead at the farmers market and a brass quintet performing in the plumbing aisle of the local hardware store. These performances remove barriers to access and spark spontaneous moments of joy connection and discovery throughout our small mountain town.
- $22,667 spent. Educational & Interactive Programs: CMAC formally launched its educational programming in 2023 and it has quickly become a community favorite. In 2024 our Masterclasses & Working Sessions provided direct access to visiting artists through group classes private and small group sessions typically 12 hours each. Offerings ranged from traditional masterclasses to informal artist talkbacks and sharings of works-in-progress giving participants a deeper window into the creative process. Attendance has been especially strong among adults aged 50+ fulfilling a need consistently voiced in our audience feedback. Building on this success we will introduce weekly group voice classes beginning summer 2025 welcoming participants of all ages genres and abilities. We will also continue to offer artist-led sessions tailored to specific disciplines. New additions this season include instrument maintenance classes and sound bath cave yoga expanding our reach and continuing to bridge music with wellness and craft. Our childrens programming Melody Makers & Shakers has grown from a single concert into a multi-event series combining performance and hands-on exploration. These joyful events bring generations together and foster early engagement through group singing movement and musical storytelling. This summer were adding instrument petting zoos and create-your-own-instrument workshops in partnership with renowned watercolor artist Stephen Quillers Creede Center for the Artsencouraging curiosity and creativity in our youngest community members. In 2024 we held 11 educational and or interactive events and served 122 people.
- $22,667 spent. Community Participation & Artist Involvement: Through our year-round HQ & Musical Commons community members have access to a shared instrument library including a baby grand piano harpsichord guitars woodwinds percussion and moreas well as a music library stocked with musical scores reference materials and an extensive vinyl collection. The space also doubles as a free practice and rehearsal space and hosts a variety of collaborative programming. CMAC fosters a participatory culture encouraging locals to actively make music rather than simply observe it. Visiting artists often become deeply embedded in the community during their residenciescoaching students offering feedback and joining in local jam sessions. In 2024 we had just opened this space so we held 3 events and served 50 people.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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