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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1765776

METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC

Also known as MWS

Tax-exempt · MEDFORD, MA 02155

Financials

$258K$55K2023$60K$63K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$60,459$63,234-$2,775$869,953$0$869,953
August 31, 2024990$258,218$54,569$203,649$823,539$0$823,539
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,292
of which government grants
$6,600
Membership dues
$3,540
Program service revenue
$8,021
Investment income
$25,146
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,450
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,720
Travel
$1,916
Program services (functional)
$59,476
Management and general (functional)
$3,047
Fundraising (functional)
$711

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$823,539
Total assets, end of year
$869,953
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$869,953
Gross receipts
$60,459
Employees
0
Volunteers
114
Year formed
1971
State of legal domicile
MA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard WymanMusic Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Daniel ByerMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah FreemanMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Daniel FryburgMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Alison HannahMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy SliskiMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Leslie A HansenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
Esther HorwichSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Nicole O'TooleMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert PiankianVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rachel PinskyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Kaitlyn SicinskiMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Tannin ChowdhuryPersonnel Manager
Trustee or director
3$0
Jason CaronMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard WymanMusic Director
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
4$16,500
Elizabeth RowlandPersonnel Manager
Trustee or director
3$600
Daniel ByerMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Gregory DeppMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah FreemanMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Daniel FryburgMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Alison HannahMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy SliskiMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Leslie A HansenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
Esther HorwichSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Roy MillerMember at Large
Trustee or director
0$0
Nicole O'TooleMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert PiankianVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rachel PinskyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Kaitlyn SicinskiMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
69 QUINCY ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5236
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
62 Mossdale Road, Jamaica Plain MA 02130
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Leslie A Hansen, 2 Hillcrest Circle, Norwell, MA 02061
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Leslie A Hansen, Captain Foster Lane, Norwell MA 02061
Signed the 990
Leslie Hansen, President
Phone
(978) 419-1697

Mission

The mission of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony (MetWinds) is to contribute positively to the musical education and enrichment of the community through public performance of traditional and contemporary wind music, serve as a channel for the commission and presentation of new musical works, and provide an enjoyable, challenging, inclusive, and educational musical experience for the members.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educational musical experiences (rehearsals and concerts) for performing members and audience members.
    Expenses $59,476 · grants $6,600 · revenue $58,809

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1765776
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1974
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$869,953
Income (IRS master file)
$60,459

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$60,459$63,234$869,953XML
990August 2024$258,218$54,569$823,539XML
990August 2023$62,397$59,791$566,376IRS
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Leslie A Hansen
August 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-1765776).

Questions about METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC

What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC is 23-1765776.
Is METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC 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 METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC 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 METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC 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 METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Leslie A Hansen.
Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does METROPOLITAN WIND SYMPHONY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,459, expenses of $63,234 and total assets of $869,953 at year end.

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