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Nonprofit · EIN 55-6000958

WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · WHEELING, WV 26003

Financials

$1.6M$1.8M2022$1.6M$1.8M2023$1.6M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,578,688$1,758,968-$180,280$3,466,882$140,707$3,326,175
June 30, 2024990$1,562,197$1,787,714-$225,517$3,639,267$255,516$3,383,751
June 30, 2023990$1,599,829$1,849,853-$250,024$3,429,220$60,152$3,369,068
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$913,253
of which government grants
$249,618
Program service revenue
$429,731
Investment income
$177,511
Net gain from sales of assets
$67,594
Net income from fundraising events
$58,193
Other revenue
$58,193

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$852,286
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$961,660
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$76,997
Occupancy
$185,827
Travel
$68,545
Depreciation
$1,120
Program services (functional)
$1,554,146
Management and general (functional)
$204,822

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,639,267
Total assets, end of year
$3,466,882
Total liabilities, end of year
$140,707
Net assets, end of year
$3,326,175
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,520
Publicly traded securities
$3,197,903
Net assets without donor restrictions
$519,476
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,806,699
Gross receipts
$1,716,356
Employees
228
Volunteers
180
Year formed
1929
State of legal domicile
WV

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 / weekCompensation
SONJA THOMSPAST EX. DIR
Officer
40$95,000
JEAN BAILEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MARY HANLEYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DANIEL YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
1$0
MARC ZYLAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SONJA THOMSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$84,039
JEAN BAILEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
DAVID ELLWOODPAST TREASUR
Officer
1$0
MARY HANLEYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DANIEL YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEAN BAILEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
ROANNE BURECHPAST PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
DAVID ELLWOODPAST TREASUR
Officer
20$0
MARY HANLEYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
ALICIA JORDANPRESIDENT EL
Officer
1$0
SONJA THOMSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
1$0
DANIEL YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1025 MAIN STREET, WHEELING, WV 26003-2726
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DANIEL YOUNG, 1025 MAIN STREET, WHEELING, WV 26003
Signed the 990
MARC ZYLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(304) 233-2420
Return prepared by
FELTONCPA AC

Mission

THE WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ACTIVITY PROVIDES THE NECESSARY FUNDS IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE GENERAL COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND EXPERIENCE THE ARTS IN THE FORM OF SYMPHONY MUSIC. FREE CONCERTS ARE PROVIDED AS WELL AS YOUTH, POPS AND MASTERWORKS SERIES CONCERTS.
    Expenses $1,554,146 · revenue $429,731

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
55-6000958
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
1940
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,466,882
Income (IRS master file)
$1,716,356

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,578,688$1,758,968$3,466,882XML
990June 2024$1,562,197$1,787,714$3,639,267XML
990June 2023$1,599,829$1,849,853$3,429,220XML
990June 2022$1,903,056$1,525,038$3,618,630IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 55-6000958).

Questions about WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC is 55-6000958.
Is WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
Are donations to WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DANIEL YOUNG.
Who are the officers and directors of WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (SONJA THOMS, PAST EX. DIR).
How much revenue does WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,578,688, expenses of $1,758,968 and total assets of $3,466,882 at year end.

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