Nonprofit · EIN 02-0376586
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MANCHESTER, NH 03104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,797,656 | $1,356,841 | $1,440,815 | $4,611,536 | $474,925 | $4,136,611 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,712,486 | $1,237,888 | $1,474,598 | $3,035,617 | $431,799 | $2,603,818 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,095,405 | $1,139,454 | -$44,049 | $1,598,719 | $443,535 | $1,155,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,888,429
- Program service revenue
- $692,200
- Investment income
- $174,774
- Net rental income
- $11,500
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $25,224
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,731
- Other revenue
- $42,253
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $144,298
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,304
- Other salaries and wages
- $634,341
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $779,437
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $83,364
- Occupancy
- $100,000
- Depreciation
- $43,263
- Program services (functional)
- $600,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $598,034
- Fundraising (functional)
- $158,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,035,617
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,611,536
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $474,925
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,136,611
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $566,517
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,704,294
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $234,079
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,902,532
- Gross receipts
- $6,141,870
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- NH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY TOWNER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $85,304 |
| CRAIG GARNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| GREG POWERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN FLETCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA GAMACHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY NORONHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS KINNIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ELLIOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA SABENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIANCA GARCIA | EXEC DTR SEP Officer | 40 | $23,189 | $245 |
| MARK S CROSS-POWERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG GARNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN FLETCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH KARAMANOOGIAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GAMACHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE KEARAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG POWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY NORONHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POLLY TOWNER | EXEC DTR JUN Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPER RUNNION-BAREFORD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $54,939 |
| MARK S CROSS-POWERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PETERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN FLETCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH KARAMANOOGIAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA GAMACHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BIANCA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG GARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE KEARAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG POWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2291 ELM ST, MANCHESTER, NH 03104-2213
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- POLLY TOWNER, 2291 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03104
- Signed the 990
- MARTIN FLETCHER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (603) 644-4548
- Website
- WWW.MCMUSICSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PAOLILLI JAREK HESSION & PARE LLC
Mission
TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF LEARNING, SHARING AND MAKING MUSIC. TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AMATEUR, ASPIRING AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN. TO PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS - PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND INCLUDING A 34-WEEK ACADEMIC SESSION, A 1-8 WEEK SUMMER SESSION, AND FALL AND SPRING SESSIONS OF 17 WEEKS EACH. ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE GROUP INSTRUCTION, CLASSES, AND CAMPS. MCMS OFFERS INSTRUCTION ON ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, VOICE AND TECHNOLOGY TO OVER 1,500 STUDENTS EACH YEAR BOTH IN-HOUSE AND THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, ABILITY, RACE, SEX OR ABILITY TO PAY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED TO THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FULL TUITION.Expenses $430,801 · grants $144,298 · revenue $469,654
- MUSIC THERAPY - MUSIC THERAPY IS AN ESTABLISHED, EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROFESSION IN WHICH MUSIC IS USED WITHIN A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS. MCMS MUSIC THERAPISTS PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, PHYSICAL OR LEARNING DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 250 CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS EACH WEEK, BOTH IN-HOUSE AND OFF-SITE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HOSPITALS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND OTHER NON- PROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. SESSIONS TAKE PLACE ONE-TO-ONE, DYADS (2 CLIENTS), AND GROUP SETTINGS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.Expenses $119,270 · revenue $143,541
- OUTREACH PROGRAMMING - OUTREACH PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL MISSION. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE MEANINGFUL BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING OUR MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES AND MUSIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES DIRECTLY INTO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO OUR MOST AT-RISK YOUTH. MCMS OUTREACH PROGRAMMING HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, SOME OF OUR OUTREACH PARTNERS INCLUDE: THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, GRANITE YMCA, YWCA/CENTER FOR NEW AMERICANS, MPAL, 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, THE MOORE CENTER, PLUS COMPANY, CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES - HEAD START, 8 NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, NEW MORNING SCHOOL, RIVERWOODS MANCHESTER RETIREMENT HOME AND OTHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE.Expenses $18,797 · revenue $19,827
- NH YOUTH ENSEMBLES - THE NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH ENSEMBLE PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST YOUTH ENSEMBLE PROGRAM NORTH OF BOSTON. IT IS COMPRISED OF THREE ORCHESTRAS, WIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND AN HONORS BRASS ENSEMBLE. ENSEMBLES TAKE PLACE DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM 8 - 18, MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THESE ENSEMBLES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FULL TUITION.Expenses $31,427 · revenue $31,984
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0376586
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,611,536
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,141,870
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,797,656 | $1,356,841 | $4,611,536 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,712,486 | $1,237,888 | $3,035,617 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,095,405 | $1,139,454 | $1,598,719 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,577,243 | $1,071,560 | $1,661,997 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0376586).
Questions about MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL is 02-0376586.
- Is MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names POLLY TOWNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,304 (POLLY TOWNER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,797,656, expenses of $1,356,841 and total assets of $4,611,536 at year end.
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