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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2575225

TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$28K$33K2023$48K$35K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$48,296$34,782$13,514$323,695$1,188$322,507
May 31, 2024990$28,197$33,462-$5,265$303,498$918$302,580
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,965
of which government grants
$3,000
Membership dues
$3,215
Program service revenue
$12,945
Investment income
$15,386
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,559
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,760
Program services (functional)
$30,695
Management and general (functional)
$4,087

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$303,498
Total assets, end of year
$323,695
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,188
Net assets, end of year
$322,507
Net assets without donor restrictions
$46,182
Net assets with donor restrictions
$276,325
Gross receipts
$58,743
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
TX

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARLENE MORFORDPAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
BETH GRIMMPRESIDENT
Officer
8$0
JANIE ORRPRESIDENT ELECT
Officer
1$0
DEB HAPPSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
PAULA MCREYNOLDSVP FINANCE
Officer
1$0
DIANNE SAWYERTREASURER
Officer
1$0
TERRI MCDOWELLVP PROJECTS
Officer
1$0
MARSHA GREENVP CONFERENCE
Officer
1$0
ALICE HOELSCHERVP ADMINISTRATION
Officer
1$0
SANDRA SECORVP COMMUNICATION
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CANDIS HICKSIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DARLENE MORFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
8$0
BETH GRIMMPRESIDENT ELECT
Officer
1$0
DARLENE CLARKVICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATI
Officer
1$0
MARSHA GREENPARLIAMENTARIAN
Officer
1$0
JOANNE VAUGHANVICE PRESIDENT PROJECTS
Officer
1$0
TERRI MCDOWELLVICE PRESIDENT CONFERENCE
Officer
1$0
DEB HAPPSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
PAULA FLOECK MCREYNOLDSVICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
Officer
1$0
DIANNE SAWYERTREASURER
Officer
1$0
ALICE HOELSCHERVICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1113 RED RIVER ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-1912
In care of
% ELLEN JONES
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
3407 Wandering Meadows, Austin TX 78746
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DIANNE SAWYER, 3407 OBRIEN CIRCLE, WACO, TX 76708
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Terry Ann White, 3517 Kensington Place, Amarillo TX 79121
Signed the 990
DIANNE SAWYER, VP FINANCE
Phone
(254) 717-7591
Return prepared by
PATTILLO BROWN & HILL LLP

Mission

TASO PROVIDES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, NETWORKING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR ORCHESTRAS THROUGHOUT TEXAS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE JUANITA MILLER CONCERTO COMPETITION IS A STATE-WIDE COMPETITION OPEN TO TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12. THERE WERE 57 CONTESTANTS FROM TEXAS COMPETING THIS YEAR. THE COMPETITION FURTHERS MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. PUBLIC ATTENDANCE NUMBERS 90-100.
    Expenses $25,999 · revenue $11,100
  • QUARTERLY BOARD MEETINGS FOR MEMBER LEAGUES AND GUILDS THROUGHOUT TEXAS ALLOW MEMBERS TO SHARE FUNDRAISING IDEAS, LEARN FROM EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND NETWORK TO IMPROVE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS.
    Expenses $4,194 · revenue $1,845
  • TASO HAS AN AWARDS PROGRAM IN WHICH MEMBERS SUBMIT THEIR PROJECT ACTIVITIES FOR EVALUATION. THE WINNERS ARE INVITED TO PRESENT THEIR RECOGNIZED PROJECTS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. PROJECT CATEGORIES INCLUDE COMMUNICATION/TECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP/SERVICE, FUNDRAISING, AND EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE ARE GIVEN TO OUTSTANDING SUPPORTERS OF TEXAS SYMPHONIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: VOLUNTEER, PATRON, BUSINESS, AND LEGISLATOR.
    Expenses $502

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS

Due October 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
74-2575225
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
1990
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$323,695
Income (IRS master file)
$58,743

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$48,296$34,782$323,695XML
990May 2024$28,197$33,462$303,498XML
990May 2023$30,689$31,228$276,304IRS
990May 2022$30,067$23,485$285,936IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Terry Ann White
May 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMay 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 74-2575225).

Questions about TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS

What is the EIN of TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS is 74-2575225.
Is TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS 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 TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DIANNE SAWYER.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,296, expenses of $34,782 and total assets of $323,695 at year end.

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