Nonprofit · EIN 02-0403452
FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL
Tax-exempt · PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,704,136 | $9,798,339 | $2,905,797 | $21,484,947 | $6,299,070 | $15,185,877 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,649,046 | $9,493,038 | $2,156,008 | $15,059,539 | $2,901,536 | $12,158,003 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,902,541 | $7,568,813 | $333,728 | $12,977,731 | $3,019,709 | $9,958,022 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,566,711
- of which government grants
- $22,200
- Program service revenue
- $6,257,527
- Investment income
- $112,118
- Net rental income
- $402,448
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,299
- Net income from fundraising events
- $81,862
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $256,282
- Other revenue
- $767,780
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $363,459
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,223,219
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,094,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,718
- Accounting fees
- $33,446
- Occupancy
- $384,884
- Travel
- $80,929
- Depreciation
- $622,907
- Program services (functional)
- $7,052,239
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,072,804
- Fundraising (functional)
- $673,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,059,539
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,484,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,299,070
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,185,877
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,832,110
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,706,981
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,700,323
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,485,554
- Gross unrelated business income
- $200,736
- Gross receipts
- $15,532,918
- Employees
- 145
- Volunteers
- 348
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- NH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Sawtelle | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $214,870 | $5,958 |
| Mary Beth Johnson | Director of Development Officer | 40 | $140,062 | $4,787 |
| Ashleigh Tucker | Associate Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,003 | $0 |
| Ryan Klink | Director of Marketing and Communications Officer | 40 | $102,964 | $330 |
| Joe Gleason | CFO/COO Officer | 45 | $94,882 | $330 |
| Jay McFarland | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jude Blake | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hope Martin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Fenneman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Allison | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Davis | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Demers | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Durham | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Flaherty | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Gaykan | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Heffron | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric MacDonald | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica McKeon | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy McLaughlin | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Morrell | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Nickerson | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimery Poldrak | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Rutman | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eben Tormey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brendan Vesey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt McFarland | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Sawtelle | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $186,368 | $5,239 |
| Mary Beth Johnson | Director of Development Officer | 40 | $136,534 | $3,682 |
| Joe Gleason | CFO/COO Officer | 45 | $41,769 | $138 |
| Tim Allison | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jude Blake | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Davis | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Demers | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Durham | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Fenneman | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Flaherty | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Gaykan | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bev Giblin | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hamilton | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Heffron | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric MacDonald | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hope Martin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay McFarland | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cori McGrath | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica McKeon | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy McLaughlin | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Nickerson | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki O'Dowd | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Rutman | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eben Tormey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Vesey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Morrell | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Sawtelle | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $195,066 | $4,414 |
| Mary Beth Johnson | Director of Development Officer | 40 | $137,868 | $3,538 |
| Suzanne Patrakis | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $67,807 | $5,970 |
| Tim Allison | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jude Blake | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Davis | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Demers | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Durham | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Fenneman | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Flaherty | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Gaykan | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bev Giblin | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hamilton | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Heffron | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Johnston | Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric MacDonald | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hope Martin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay McFarland | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cori McGrath | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica McKeon | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy McLaughlin | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Nickerson | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki O'Dowd | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Rutman | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eben Tormey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Vesey | Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 28 CHESTNUT ST, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-4001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joe Gleason, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Signed the 990
- Joe Gleason, Acting President and CEO
- Phone
- (603) 433-3100
- Website
- themusichall.org
- Return prepared by
- Leone McDonnell & Roberts PA
Mission
The Music Hall (TMH) is a community-supported, nonprofit live entertainment venue with acclaimed film, music, theater, literary, and dance performances in two theaters in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Its 900-seat Historic Theater, built in 1878, is the oldest in New Hampshire. Its second venue, built in 2011 and renovated in 2022, is The Lounge, a modern 116-seat cabaret seated venue. In addition to presenting diverse and relevant programming, TMH hosts community fundraisers and celebrations and partners with more than 60 local nonprofits. In a typical year, TMH offers 52 weeks of programming (600 events), engages over 120,000 patrons in the arts and learning, and contributes more than $15 million to the local economy through show- and visitor-related spending (according to the Americans for the Arts "Arts and Economic Prosperity" 2022-2023 survey).
Program accomplishments
- To provide a facility for performing arts organizations and present theater, music, dance, and films for the cultural enrichment of the community.Expenses $7,052,239 · revenue $6,757,008
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
- 02-0403452
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A610)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,484,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,532,918
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,704,136 | $9,798,339 | $21,484,947 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,649,046 | $9,493,038 | $15,059,539 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,902,541 | $7,568,813 | $12,977,731 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,060,196 | $4,654,619 | $11,111,524 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 02-0403452).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL is 02-0403452.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL 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 FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL 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 FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL 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 FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Joe Gleason.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,870 (Tina Sawtelle, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC HALL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,704,136, expenses of $9,798,339 and total assets of $21,484,947 at year end.
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