Nonprofit · EIN 22-1476432
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,899,003 | $12,470,050 | $3,428,953 | $52,410,860 | $20,352,066 | $32,058,794 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,142,885 | $12,124,979 | $3,017,906 | $48,939,807 | $20,381,406 | $28,558,401 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,781,215 | $11,209,655 | $2,571,560 | $45,826,335 | $20,167,725 | $25,658,610 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,369,267
- Membership dues
- $9,368,259
- Program service revenue
- $640,738
- Investment income
- $1,232,054
- Royalties
- $183,805
- Other revenue
- $4,656,944
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,098
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $767,566
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,439,877
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,092,796
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $235,941
- Accounting fees
- $211,625
- Occupancy
- $1,462,136
- Travel
- $67,001
- Depreciation
- $110,864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,939,807
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,410,860
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,352,066
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,058,794
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $876,671
- Publicly traded securities
- $52,041
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,966,261
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,092,533
- Gross unrelated business income
- $528,120
- Gross receipts
- $15,899,003
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTINO GAGLIARDI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 29 | $194,051 | $42,199 |
| KENNETH SHIRK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 29 | $163,377 | $54,818 |
| ALLISTAIR ELLIOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 33 | $163,377 | $30,148 |
| RUSSELL NAYMARK | IN HOUSE COUNSEL - EMSD Highest-paid employee | 35 | $133,957 | $57,396 |
| BENJAMIN KESSLER | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $151,367 | $36,570 |
| ROCHELLE SKOLNICK | DIRECTOR - SYMPHONIC SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $141,747 | $35,301 |
| JENNIFER GARNER | IN HOUSE COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $141,341 | $35,247 |
| GABRIEL S KRISTAL | DIR ORG/ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,375 | $16,668 |
| DAVE POMEROY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $21,000 | $2,770 |
| EDGARDO MALAGA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| JOHN ACOSTA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| MARY C MORRISON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| LUC FORTIN | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,039 |
| TERESA DUSTY KELLY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,039 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustino Gagliardi | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 29 | $195,932 | $41,750 |
| Kenneth Shirk | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 29 | $164,960 | $53,587 |
| RUSSELL NAYMARK | In House Counsel - EMSD Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,352 | $63,533 |
| ROCHELLE SKOLNICK | DIRECTOR - SYMPHONIC SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $143,583 | $34,845 |
| Jennifer Garner | In House Counsel Highest-paid employee | 35 | $143,171 | $34,791 |
| MICHELLE LEDGISTER | Comptroller Highest-paid employee | 35 | $119,218 | $31,632 |
| Gabriel S Kristal | Dir Org/Assistant to President Highest-paid employee | 35 | $129,081 | $17,025 |
| Allistair Elliot | VICE PRESIDENT eff. 5/9/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 33 | $103,439 | $12,402 |
| ALAN WILLAERT | VICE PRESIDENT thru 4/18/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 33 | $53,630 | $8,798 |
| DAVE POMEROY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $21,808 | $2,876 |
| Luc Fortin | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,658 | $2,443 |
| Teresa Dusty Kelly | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,658 | $2,443 |
| JOHN ACOSTA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,658 | $2,243 |
| EDGARDO MALAGA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,658 | $2,243 |
| MARY C MORRISON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,658 | $2,243 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN WILLAERT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $154,054 | $25,010 |
| RUSSELL NAYMARK | In House Counsel - EMSD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,340 | $60,136 |
| Kenneth Shirk | SEC./TREASURER as of 8/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $116,504 | $46,860 |
| Jennifer Garner | In House Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,304 | $32,744 |
| ROCHELLE SKOLNICK | DIRECTOR - SYMPHONIC SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,415 | $32,795 |
| Alfonso Pollard | Government Affairs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,646 | $44,636 |
| RAYMOND M HAIR JR | PRESIDENT thru 7/31/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $111,951 | $23,385 |
| MICHELLE LEDGISTER | Comptroller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,150 | $29,268 |
| JAY BLUMENTHAL | SEC./TREASURER THRU 7/31/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $89,422 | $29,701 |
| Augustino Gagliardi | PRESIDENT as of 8/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $70,862 | $20,575 |
| DAVE POMEROY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $18,526 | $2,443 |
| JOHN ACOSTA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| EDGARDO MALAGA | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| MARY C MORRISON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,004 | $2,243 |
| BRUCE FIFE | VICE PRESIDENT thru 7/31/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $13,004 | $3,900 |
| TERRYL JARES WOLTJEN | EXE. COMMITTEE thru 7/31/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $10,529 | $1,389 |
| Luc Fortin | EXE. COMMITTEE AS OF 8/1/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $6,475 | $776 |
| Teresa Kelly | EXE. COMMITTEE AS OF 8/1/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $6,475 | $776 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 BROADWAY 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10036-0192
- In care of
- % KENNETH B SHIRK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 17618 S Juanita Loop, Eagle River AK 99577
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AUGUSTINO GAGLIARDI, 1501 BROADWAY 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10036
- Signed the 990
- AUGUSTINO GAGLIARDI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (212) 869-1330
- Website
- www.facebook.com/afmlocal650
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
A UNION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS UNITED THROUGH LOCALS WITH THE FOLLOWING MISSION: TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO LIVE AND WORK IN DIGNITY; WORK WILL BE FULFILLING AND COMPENSATED FAIRLY; HAVE A MEANINGFUL VOICE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT US; HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP OUR TALENTS AND SKILLS; COLLECTIVE VOICE AND POWER WILL BE REALIZED IN A DEMOCRATIC AND PROGRESSIVE UNION; CAN OPPOSE THE FORCES OF EXPLOITATION THROUGH OUR UNION SOLIDARITY.
Program accomplishments
- ADVANCEMENT, FOSTER, PROMOTION AND BENEFIT ALL THOSE CONNECTED WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN THE FIELDS OF RADIO, TV AND SOUND RECORDING, AND TO PROTECT AND SECURE THE RIGHTS OF THESE PERSONS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 64,226 MEMBERS.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1476432
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0122 (113 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,410,860
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,899,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $15,899,003 | $12,470,050 | $52,410,860 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,142,885 | $12,124,979 | $48,939,807 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,781,215 | $11,209,655 | $45,826,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,665,756 | $10,205,083 | $43,330,407 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 22-1476432).
Questions about AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA is 22-1476432.
- Is AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1940.
- Are donations to AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA 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 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AUGUSTINO GAGLIARDI.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 14 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,051 (AUGUSTINO GAGLIARDI, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,899,003, expenses of $12,470,050 and total assets of $52,410,860 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (113)
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 13-0452820 · NEW YORK, NY · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 95-1033610 · BURBANK, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 36-0899620 · CHICAGO, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 62-0390107 · NASHVILLE, TN · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 94-0703570 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 95-1537366 · SANTA ANA, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON DC FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS EIN 53-0113987 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 23-0343087 · PHILADELPHIA, PA · last filed 990 for 2026
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 04-1106210 · BOSTON, MA · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 34-0417260 · CLEVELAND, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 41-1420420 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 91-0330170 · SEATTLE, WA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 58-0145820 · ATLANTA, GA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 75-0275575 · ARLINGTON, TX · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 95-1033615 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 38-0478790 · SOUTHFIELD, MI · last filed 990 for 2026
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 74-0799175 · HOUSTON, TX · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 43-0427342 · SAINT LOUIS, MO · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 94-7060945 · SACRAMENTO, CA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA EIN 25-0319339 · PITTSBURGH, PA · last filed 990 for 2025
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