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Montana Chamber Music Society

The mission of montana chamber music is to advance chamber music by delivering the highest quality performances in the big sky country, and to expand ongoing cultural relevance …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Montana Chamber Music Society

Montana Chamber Music Society conducted 9 full educational public performances of classical and contemporary chamber music. In addition, the Noon Notes program held 6 free 1-hour performances that benefited senior citizens and low income residents in addition to Bozeman area 3rd grade public school students, home-schooled students, and provided study guides for their teachers. All performances and programs were held in handicap-accessible public buildings. Approximately 1,780 benefited directly.

Founded
Headquarters
Bozeman, MT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

The mission of montana chamber music is to advance chamber music by delivering the highest quality performances in the big sky country, and to expand ongoing cultural relevance for all by engaging a diverse public.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Montana Chamber Music Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Montana Chamber Music Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bozeman, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 364740761. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $250K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Montana Chamber Music Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364740761. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Montana Chamber Music Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Montana Chamber Music Society is located in Bozeman, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Montana Chamber Music Society has $250K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Montana Chamber Music Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $250K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Montana Chamber Music Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Montana Chamber Music Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Montana Chamber Music Society conducted 9 full educational public performances of classical and contemporary chamber music. In addition, the Noon Notes program held 6 free 1-hour performances that benefited senior citizens and low income residents in addition to Bozeman area 3rd grade public school students, home-schooled students, and provided study guides for their teachers. All performances and programs were held in handicap-accessible public buildings. Approximately 1,780 benefited directly. Montana Chamber Music Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $250K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Montana Chamber Music Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Montana Chamber Music Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364740761, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
74% to programs
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
22

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Renee W•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (15)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Montana Chamber Music Society

What is Montana Chamber Music Society?
Montana Chamber Music Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bozeman, United States. Montana Chamber Music Society conducted 9 full educational public performances of classical and contemporary chamber music. In addition, the Noon Notes program held 6 free 1-hour performances that benefited senior citizens and low income residents in addition to Bozeman area 3rd grade public school students, home-schooled students, and provided study guides for their teachers. All performances and programs were held in handicap-accessible public buildings. Approximately 1,780 benefited directly.
When was Montana Chamber Music Society founded?
Montana Chamber Music Society was founded in 2012.
Who leads Montana Chamber Music Society?
Renee Westlake serves as President.
Where is Montana Chamber Music Society located?
Headquartered in Bozeman, MT, United States.
What is Montana Chamber Music Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Montana Chamber Music Society trustworthy?
Montana Chamber Music Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Montana Chamber Music Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364740761.
What is Montana Chamber Music Society's website?
http://www.montanachambermusicsociety.org