Nonprofit · EIN 94-3055544
NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $218,421 | $197,344 | $21,077 | $207,092 | $0 | $207,092 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $165,316 | $176,727 | -$11,411 | $186,015 | $0 | $186,015 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,722
- of which government grants
- $44,850
- Program service revenue
- $96,699
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $855
- Program services (functional)
- $197,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $186,015
- Total assets, end of year
- $207,092
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $207,092
- Gross receipts
- $218,421
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 73
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Spain | Music and Executive Director- VP- Independant contractor Trustee or director | 35 | $0 | $68,748 |
| Joel Kuni | Board President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Smith | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Spain | Music and Executive Director- VP- Independant contractor | 35 | $67,437 |
| Eric Rynes | Concertmaster- Independent contractor | 3 | $4,185 |
| Joel Kuni | Board President | 8 | $0 |
| Charlie Smith | Board Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Doug Custer | Advisory Board | 1 | $0 |
| Adrian Wyard | Advisory Board | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Koch | Guild President | 1 | $0 |
| Moven Balmidiano | Logistics Manager | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 16231, SEATTLE, WA 98116-0231
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Anthony Spain, 7568 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
- Signed the 990
- Anthony Spain, Director
- Phone
- (206) 242-6321
Mission
Performing Concerts and Education program- free students and seniors tickets
Program accomplishments
- The Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs 5-7 concerts annually. Figures include costs for independent contractors (musicians and admin), technical costs, hall cost, promotion and mailings. The NWSO serves 5800 people annually.Expenses $194,264 · revenue $194,264
- NWSO's Education program serves students with free lessons and masterclasses in the Highline and Seattle School Districts. The H.S.D. is underserved where 60% of students are considered below the poverty line.Expenses $3,080 · revenue $3,080
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3055544
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $207,092
- Income (IRS master file)
- $218,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $218,421 | $197,344 | $207,092 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $165,316 | $176,727 | $186,015 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | 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 94-3055544).
Questions about NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is 94-3055544.
- Is NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Anthony Spain.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $218,421, expenses of $197,344 and total assets of $207,092 at year end.
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