Carlsen Cello Foundation
Carlsen Cello Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2022, it made $44K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3K.
Carlsen Cello Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,782,798
- -1.8% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $18,959
- -69.1% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $44,373
- +95.9% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $57,765
- +120.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,782,798 | $18,959 | $57,765 | $44,373 | $3,221 |
| 2021 | $1,814,830 | $61,285 | $26,149 | $22,655 | $5,269 |
| 2020 | $1,778,395 | $39,139 | $19,678 | — | $5,673 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carlsen Cello Foundation's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Miriam Shames
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $30K (2022)
Alex Segal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Carlsen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Li
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy E. Proctor (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $30K, to Miriam Shames (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Carlsen Cello Foundation
How large is Carlsen Cello Foundation?
Carlsen Cello Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Carlsen Cello Foundation?
Carlsen Cello Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2022.
What is Carlsen Cello Foundation's EIN?
Carlsen Cello Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2065725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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