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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1619186

MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Financials

$2.9M$2.6M2023$2.9M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,948,735$2,624,807$323,928$8,113,842$1,514,380$6,599,462
June 30, 2024990$2,880,230$2,648,804$231,426$7,345,020$1,273,306$6,071,714
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$286,921
Program service revenue
$2,095,676
Investment income
$213,077
Royalties
$29,983
Other revenue
$353,061

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$271,747
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$215,552
Other salaries and wages
$510,963
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$875,221
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$53,771
Occupancy
$100,755
Depreciation
$12,292
Program services (functional)
$2,213,873
Management and general (functional)
$311,185
Fundraising (functional)
$99,749

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,345,020
Total assets, end of year
$8,113,842
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,514,380
Net assets, end of year
$6,599,462
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,585
Publicly traded securities
$4,955,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,143,176
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,456,286
Gross receipts
$2,948,735
Employees
9
Volunteers
1,500
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
OH

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brian ShepardCEO
Officer
40$209,811$5,743
Beth Gigante KlingensteinPresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$2$0
Jeffery KleinsorgeSecy Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Nicolas S PhillipsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin ChancePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Artina McCainDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Noreen WenjenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Peter MackPast President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alison S BarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Steven K HeslaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Courtney CrappellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joy B PooleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kassandra WeleckDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cyndie J CaruthDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Gary IngleCEO
Officer
40$302,666$9,014
Brian ShepardCOO45$169,553$5,020
Karen ThickstunPast President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
William Chapman NyahoVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Nicolas S PhillipsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin ChancePresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Heather SmithSecy Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Barbara FastVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Peter MackPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Alison S BarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Steven K HeslaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Courtney CrappellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joy B PooleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kassandra WeleckDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cyndie J CaruthDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
600 VINE ST STE 1710, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-2429
In care of
% RYAN GREEN DIR OF MBRSHP DEV
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
2514 Cliff Court, McHenry IL 60051
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Brian Shepard, 600 Vine Street 1710, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Lisa Strandberg, 626 Dartmoor Drive, Crystal Lake IL 60014
Signed the 990
Brian Shepard, CEO
Phone
(513) 421-1420
Return prepared by
Coworth Financial Services LLC

Mission

The association advances the value of music study and music making to society and supports the professionalism of music teachers.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MTNA hosts an annual national conference in order to help educate, train and develop those involved in the music profession. The conference includes seminars and workshops specifically designed for member development and maintenance in identified areas of the profession.
    Expenses $1,182,155
  • MTNA hosts competitions in which students participate. These competitions are both divisional and national. The competitions are designed to showcase the quality of teaching provided to the students as well as to recognize excellence among the student musicians.
    Expenses $588,149 · grants $271,747
  • MTNA publishes a bi-monthly magazine in order to foster professional development and growth for its members.
    Expenses $443,569

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1619186
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B03)
Group exemption
3539 (185 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,113,842
Income (IRS master file)
$2,948,735

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,948,735$2,624,807$8,113,842XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$2,880,230$2,648,804$7,345,020XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$2,589,464$2,407,989$6,963,740IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$2,297,806$2,256,798$6,317,709IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Lisa Strandberg
June 30, 2016≤ $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 31-1619186).

Questions about MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC is 31-1619186.
Is MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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 MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Brian Shepard.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,811 (Brian Shepard, CEO).
How much revenue does MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,948,735, expenses of $2,624,807 and total assets of $8,113,842 at year end.

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