Evergreen Ensemble
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A community of vocal artists located in the Pacific Northwest and committed to artistic excellence for the enrichment of our community and the world. In addition, we engage in community outreach; partnering with children's and youth choirs and conducting workshops for children an youth.
- Income
- $135,871
- Spending
- $120,815
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
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
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 100% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
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)
- Two Christmas concerts, partnering with Seattle Children's Choir and providing workshops for the students with our professional choral artists. Student tickets deeply discounted or free. Performed in both Lynnwood and Seattle Washington in the sanctuaries of local churches. The concerts are open to the community and ticket prices are reasonable. In addition, we make our concerts available on YouTube so our communities and beyond are able to witness excellence in choral music.
- Two concerts - Liturgy Requiem - a piece written by Grammy nominated composer, Benedict Sheehan. This was the West Coast premier for this choral piece. Student tickets deeply discounted or free. Performed in both Lynnwood and Seattle Washington in the sanctuaries of local churches. The concerts are open to the community and ticket prices are reasonable. In addition, we make our concerts available on YouTube so our communities and beyond are able to witness excellence in choral music.
- Two concerts - Luminous Night of the Soul - a program exploring the transition from winter to spring as well as the start of Lent. Student tickets deeply discounted or free. Performed in both Lynnwood and Seattle Washington in the sanctuaries of local churches. The concerts are open to the community and ticket prices are reasonable. In addition, we make our concerts available on YouTube so our communities and beyond are able to witness excellence in choral music.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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