Nonprofit · EIN 47-5332229
WESTERLIES MUSIC INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $347,555 | $330,219 | $17,336 | $155,565 | $13,280 | $142,285 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $293,735 | $274,414 | $19,321 | $124,949 | $0 | $124,949 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $165,943
- of which government grants
- $40,000
- Program service revenue
- $155,955
- Investment income
- $2,819
- Royalties
- $9,294
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$200
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $12,470
- Other revenue
- $22,838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,459
- Other salaries and wages
- $152,518
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $229,359
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,549
- Occupancy
- $1,607
- Travel
- $42,697
- Depreciation
- $558
- Program services (functional)
- $243,234
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,054
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $124,949
- Total assets, end of year
- $155,565
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $142,285
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $279
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $112,285
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,000
- Gross receipts
- $359,285
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RILEY MULHERKAR | ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD MEMBER (EX OFFICIO) Trustee or director | 1 | $57,834 |
| MARK WITTOW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FLORANGELA DAVILA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARC DAUDON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALLYSON DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE WEINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE MAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOYA VAZQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Main | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Clausen | board member (ex officio) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allyson Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Moya Vazquez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Weiner | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Wittow | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Chris Wright | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Daudon | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Florangela Davila | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 161 WASHINGTON PARK 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3249
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 101 West 140th Street, New York NY 10030
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mark Wittow, 161 WASHINGTON PART STE 4B, BROOKLYN, NY 11205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Mark Wittow, 101 West 140th Street, New York NY 10030
- Signed the 990
- Mark Wittow, President
- Phone
- (206) 948-6928
- Website
- www.westerliesmusic.com
- Return prepared by
- RICH AND BANDER LLP
Mission
The Westerlies create a bold and personal chamber music experience imbued with the spirit of improvisation, using their four horns to amplify unheard voices, paint new sonic landscapes, and cultivate a global community. Active educators, the Westerlies seek to engage underserved audiences and musicians through innovative educational workshops that emphasize improvisation as a means to foster better communication and listening skills.
Program accomplishments
- In the fiscal year 2024-2025, The Westerlies performed over 85 concerts across twelve states in their fourteenth season as Americas preeminent brass quartet. The ensemble released their eighth LP, entitled Paradise, on their own label, Westerlies Records. The ensemble presented the world premiere of their original ballet The Past Delivers, in collaboration with New York-based BalletCollective with choreography by Troy Schumacher, and continued touring with longtime collaborator Haley Heynderickx. The Westerlies continued their dedication to music education as small-ensemble-in-residence at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music of The New School in New York, NY, in addition to presenting workshops and masterclasses at Montclair State University, Montana State University, the Kaufman Music Center, Le Moyne College, Penn State Behrend, Riverdale Country School, and more. In April of 2025, the organization presented its seventh annual Westerlies Fest in Seattle, Washington, presenting three nights of music including a live recording of their Songbook, Vol. 3, featuring compositions by living American composers including Anis Mitchell, Aoife ODonovan, Samora Pinderhughes, Kalia Vandever, Joanna Newsom, and more. Additional program highlights include Bravo! Vail (Vail, CO), The Skaneateles Festival (Skaneateles, NY), Celebrity Series (Boston, MA), Strathmore (Bethesda, MD), Unity Jazz Festival (New York, NY), Bozeman Chamber Music (Bozeman, MT), and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Orcas, WA).Expenses $243,234
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5332229
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $155,565
- Income (IRS master file)
- $359,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $347,555 | $330,219 | $155,565 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $293,735 | $274,414 | $124,949 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $272,236 | $270,774 | $105,632 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Mark Wittow | 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 47-5332229).
Questions about WESTERLIES MUSIC INC
- What is the EIN of WESTERLIES MUSIC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERLIES MUSIC INC is 47-5332229.
- Is WESTERLIES MUSIC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to WESTERLIES MUSIC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTERLIES MUSIC 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 WESTERLIES MUSIC 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 WESTERLIES MUSIC 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 WESTERLIES MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mark Wittow.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERLIES MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,834 (RILEY MULHERKAR, ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD MEMBER (EX OFFICIO)).
- How much revenue does WESTERLIES MUSIC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $347,555, expenses of $330,219 and total assets of $155,565 at year end.
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