Nonprofit · EIN 91-1450066
MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,476,870 | $1,520,298 | -$43,428 | $2,928,405 | $308,597 | $2,619,808 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,250,309 | $1,306,625 | -$56,316 | $2,781,900 | $146,882 | $2,635,018 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,202,428 | $1,159,217 | $43,211 | $2,783,702 | $118,600 | $2,665,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $359,565
- Program service revenue
- $1,074,167
- Investment income
- $48,521
- Net rental income
- $10,682
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,462
- Other revenue
- -$5,383
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $906,844
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,225,547
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45
- Accounting fees
- $5,442
- Occupancy
- $52,924
- Travel
- $3,488
- Depreciation
- $41,938
- Program services (functional)
- $1,111,678
- Management and general (functional)
- $322,898
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,722
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,781,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,928,405
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $308,597
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,619,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,936,115
- Publicly traded securities
- $737,025
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,102,235
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $517,573
- Gross receipts
- $1,555,081
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASS ARNLD | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $99,019 | $6,071 |
| KEVIN FOX | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE GREEN | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUMBERTO QUINTANAR | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DION TUCKER | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILBERT LIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA WELLER | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CORRY | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY ARAKAKI JOIND MAY 2025 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LEONIDAS LEFT JAN 2025 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA WITTIG LEFT OCT 2024 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDAL KEYES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY ROBINSON JOINED SEP 2024 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALIDA SKOLD LEFT JAN 2025 | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY REAVES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAS ARNOLD | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $123,159 | $2,813 |
| LAURA DOEHLE LEFT MAY 2024 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CORRY | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FOX | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE GREEN | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUMBERTO QUINTANAR | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DION TUCKER | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILBERT LIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDAL KEYES | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA WITTIG JOINED MAY 2024 | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA WELLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY REAVES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALIDA SKOLD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAS ARNOLD | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $116,688 |
| LAURA DOEHLE | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CORRY | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN FOX | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE GREEN | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUMBERTO QUINTANAR | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DION TUCKER | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILBERT LIN JOINED DEC 2022 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENDAL KEYES JOINED JULY 2023 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY ZU LEFT DEC 2022 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VENIESE WHITTINGHAM LEFT SEP 2022 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN MORRISON LEFT AUG 2023 | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALIDA SKOLD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEBRA WELLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CODY REAVES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROLAND SARGEANT LEFT MAY 2023 | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 901 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3207
- In care of
- % CHAS ARNOLD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joey Robinson, 901 N 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
- Signed the 990
- CHAS ARNOLD, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 526-8446
- Website
- www.musiccenternw.org
Mission
Music Center of the Northwest is a nonprofit community music school located in North Seattle. We believe in the transformative power of music in the lives of people and our community. (Continued on Sch O)
Program accomplishments
- Music Instruction: Music Center provides individual and group instruction to students of all ages and abilities. Individual instruction is offered for harp, koto, piano, music theory/composition and all brass, woodwind and string instruments. Group classes are offered for Choirs, Music Together, Jazz Combos, Orchestra, Saxophone Ensembles and Suzuki Violin. In 2024-2025 Music Center saw record enrollment with over 800 participants each week.Expenses $988,057 · revenue $1,071,920
- Music Therapy: Music Therapy specializes in working with people of all ages, including neurodiverse children, teens and adults, in particular those who have received a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, or Down Syndrome. We work with older adults experiencing dementia, Alzheimers Disease, Parkinsons Disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Areas of focus focus may include language and self-expression, motor coordination, academic skills, self-advocacy and other goals, all while recognizing and building on each clients unique strengths and abilities.Expenses $57,184
- Outreach: Educational Outreach programming, such as partnerships with Seattle Public Library and local schools, brings free weekly music programming to over 300 students, sparking their passion for music and creative expression.Expenses $39,003
- Around The SoundExpenses $15,942
- Emerald City Womens ChorusExpenses $11,492 · revenue $2,247
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
- 91-1450066
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,928,405
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,555,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,476,870 | $1,520,298 | $2,928,405 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,250,309 | $1,306,625 | $2,781,900 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,202,428 | $1,159,217 | $2,783,702 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $929,449 | $993,992 | $2,752,272 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1450066).
Questions about MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC
- What is the EIN of MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC is 91-1450066.
- Is MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST 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 CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST 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 MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST 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 MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Joey Robinson.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,019 (CASS ARNLD, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,476,870, expenses of $1,520,298 and total assets of $2,928,405 at year end.
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