Nonprofit · EIN 88-4003749
LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $527,448 | $428,260 | $99,188 | $314,709 | $22,077 | $292,632 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $485,571 | $347,617 | $137,954 | $209,614 | $16,170 | $193,444 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $519,996
- of which government grants
- $60,000
- Program service revenue
- $6,371
- Investment income
- $44
- Other revenue
- $1,037
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,330
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $166,223
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $215,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,504
- Occupancy
- $7,348
- Travel
- $41,537
- Depreciation
- $1,780
- Program services (functional)
- $306,268
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,689
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,303
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $209,614
- Total assets, end of year
- $314,709
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,077
- Net assets, end of year
- $292,632
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $174,961
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $117,671
- Gross receipts
- $527,448
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,869 |
| MISSY MAZZOLI | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $40,513 |
| ELLEN REID | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $28,799 |
| NANCY SANDERS | PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LEE BYNUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE REECE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DENISE MERKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE VIKMANIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CAROL ANN CHEUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SUMIKO ITO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,869 | $1,463 |
| MISSY MAZZOLI | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $40,513 | $0 |
| ELLEN REID | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $28,799 | $0 |
| NANCY SANDERS | PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE BYNUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE REECE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MERKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE VIKMANIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 242 RADIO CITY STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10020-0000
- In care of
- % ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH, PO BOX 242 RADIO CITY STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10101
- Signed the 990
- ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (413) 207-4530
- Return prepared by
- RICH AND BANDER LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES SPECIFICALLY IN ELIMINATING PREJUDICE DISCRIMINATION IN THE ARTISTIC AND MUSICAL COMPOSITION REALM BY PROVIDING UNDER REPRESENTED ARTISTS WITH THE GUIDANCE, VISIBILITY AND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THEIR WORKS WITH THE AIM OF ACHIEVING EQUAL REPRESENTATION IN THE ARTISTIC WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- THE FELLOWSHIP IS A YEAR-LONG MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG FEMALE, NONBINARY AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING COMPOSER AGES 13-18.Expenses $126,386 · revenue $2,400
- ADVENTURES IN SOUND IS A SERIES OF ONLINE GROUP COMPOSITION COURSES FOR YOUNG FEMALE, NONBINARY AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING MUSICIANS AGES 13-18.Expenses $60,629 · revenue $3,600
- Alumni of the fellowship program have gone on to receive national awards, attend the nations top colleges and conservatories, and receive commissions from renowned chamber ensembles and orchestras. 75% of the programs alumni in college are studying composition, and 100% are involved in music.Expenses $119,253 · revenue $371
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4003749
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $314,709
- Income (IRS master file)
- $527,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $329,074 | $273,584 | $95,407 | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC
- What is the EIN of LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC is 88-4003749.
- Is LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUNA COMPOSITION LAB 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 LUNA COMPOSITION LAB 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 LUNA COMPOSITION LAB 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 LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,869 (ALYSSA KAYSER-HIRSH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LUNA COMPOSITION LAB INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $527,448, expenses of $428,260 and total assets of $314,709 at year end.
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