Nonprofit · EIN 23-7411558
NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98133
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,091,205 | $1,087,614 | $3,591 | $201,764 | $63,653 | $138,111 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $829,382 | $782,508 | $46,874 | $172,020 | $37,500 | $134,520 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $784,946 | $695,396 | $89,550 | $137,685 | $50,039 | $87,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $135,434
- Membership dues
- $7,200
- Program service revenue
- $876,942
- Investment income
- $74,690
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,690
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,654
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$515
- Other revenue
- $4,139
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,641
- Occupancy
- $10,282
- Travel
- $348,757
- Depreciation
- $68,519
- Program services (functional)
- $1,048,473
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $172,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $201,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,653
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,111
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $191,954
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $138,111
- Gross receipts
- $1,127,302
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1954
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LETHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JONATHON BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF REDDICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ROMAN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GARY LYNCH | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRIAN FISHER | CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HAINING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LETHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ROMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GARY LYNCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| BRIAN FISHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jonathan Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROD NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID HAINING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LETHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cliff Lipscomb | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUZANNE ROMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GARY LYNCH | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRIAN FISHER | CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13717 LINDEN AVE N APT 201, SEATTLE, WA 98133-6965
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Suzanne Sexton, 13717 Linden Avenue N Unit 201, Seattle, WA 98133
- Signed the 990
- Letha Nelson, Compliance Officer
- Phone
- (206) 354-4589
- Website
- WWW.SEATTLECASCADES.ORG
Mission
TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE-ENHANCING EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION HOSTED THE SUMMER MUSIC GAME COMPETITION IN RENTON WASHINGTON, PORTLAND OREGON AND BOISE IDAHO. IN 2025 WE ADDED ADDITIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING NWAPA MARCHING BAND SHOWS AND WGI/NWAPA WINTERGUARD EVENTSExpenses $61,360 · revenue $169,043
- THE CASCADES (A-CORPS) COMPLETED A NATIONAL 10,000 MILE TOUR, PERFORMING IN OVER 20 CITIES AND PARTICIPATING IN THE FINAL COMPETITION IN INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA.Expenses $957,476 · revenue $803,485
- THE CASCADIA WINTERGUARD COMPLETES REGIONALLY AND IN DAYTON OHIO AS PART OF THE WGI COMPETITION PROGRAM.Expenses $29,637 · revenue $7,739
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7411558
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $201,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,127,302
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,091,205 | $1,087,614 | $201,764 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $829,382 | $782,508 | $172,020 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $784,946 | $695,396 | $137,685 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $124,535 | $156,314 | $79,609 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-7411558).
Questions about NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION is 23-7411558.
- Is NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION 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 YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Suzanne Sexton.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST YOUTH MUSIC ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,091,205, expenses of $1,087,614 and total assets of $201,764 at year end.
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