Nonprofit · EIN 01-0560112
METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,174,221 | $3,159,330 | $14,891 | $3,503,968 | $2,765,113 | $738,855 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,305,327 | $3,376,545 | -$71,218 | $1,652,455 | $928,491 | $723,964 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,030,401 | $3,190,961 | -$160,560 | $2,013,015 | $1,217,833 | $795,182 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,186
- Program service revenue
- $3,100,556
- Investment income
- $12,479
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,908
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,261
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,332,479
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,663,093
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,753
- Occupancy
- $375,146
- Travel
- $56,088
- Depreciation
- $70,468
- Program services (functional)
- $2,390,570
- Management and general (functional)
- $749,112
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,648
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,652,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,503,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,765,113
- Net assets, end of year
- $738,855
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,413
- Publicly traded securities
- $506,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $737,566
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,289
- Gross receipts
- $3,174,221
- Employees
- 118
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA HART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $170,000 | $14,049 |
| COSMO DIMAGGIO | CHAIRMAN UNTIL OCT 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BORDEN | DIRECTOR UNTIL OCT 2024, CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE MEEKS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENATE THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LENORA ODOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DYSON RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE OBERNDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA HART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $145,348 | $10,526 |
| ROB BORDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COS DIMAGGIO | CHAIRMAN (STARTING OCT 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA MCDONALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DYSON RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENATE THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LENORA ODOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| W LEE MEEKS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL EKLUND | CHAIRMAN (UNTIL OCT 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA HART | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $120,000 | $3,600 |
| MICHELLE COLLIER | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $83,789 | $2,550 |
| TOM REPCZYNSKI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COS DIMAGGIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY APPLEBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL EKLUND | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE CARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKI MARION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LENORA ODOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE MEEKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5775 BARCLAY DR STE 4, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315-5710
- In care of
- % METR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 6450 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria VA 22315
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARA HART, 5775 BARCLAY DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- T Nicholas King, 2902 Mosby Street, Alexandria VA 22305
- Signed the 990
- SARA HART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 339-0444
- Website
- www.metroartsalliance.org
- Return prepared by
- THOMPSON GREENSPON
Mission
THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF ARTS' MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AS ARTISTS, INNOVATORS AND GENEROUS CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- THE STUDIO: THE STUDIO AT METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS A WIDELY RECOGNIZED, PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERING CLASSES AND LESSONS IN DANCE, THEATER AND MUSIC FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. THE STUDIO ALSO OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE DANCE AND FITNESS PROGRAM FOR ADULT STUDENTS, A PART-TIME HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM, AND AN EXTENSIVE SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM FOR ALL LEVELS.THE COMPANIES: FOUR PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COMPANIES: METROPOLITAN YOUTH BALLET, METROPOLITAN YOUTH TAP ENSEMBLE, IMPULSE JAZZ COMPANY, AND METROIMPROV, THAT FURTHER THE SCHOOL'S MISSION BY WORKING AT A PROFESSIONAL STANDARD TO CREATE AND PERFORM WORKS THAT INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE EXCELLENCE.Expenses $2,390,570 · grants $7,908 · revenue $3,100,556
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0560112
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,503,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,174,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,174,221 | $3,159,330 | $3,503,968 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,305,327 | $3,376,545 | $1,652,455 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,030,401 | $3,190,961 | $2,013,015 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,445,729 | $3,179,414 | $1,111,779 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: T Nicholas King | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 01-0560112).
Questions about METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is 01-0560112.
- Is METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 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 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 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 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 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 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARA HART.
- Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,000 (SARA HART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,174,221, expenses of $3,159,330 and total assets of $3,503,968 at year end.
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