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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2076805

DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75247

Financials

$901K$919K2022$1M$1.1M2023$987K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$986,526$1,026,775-$40,249$736,314$237,749$498,565
July 31, 2024990$1,013,341$1,086,416-$73,075$575,644$36,830$538,814
July 31, 2023990$901,001$918,841-$17,840$680,686$68,797$611,889
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$444,005
of which government grants
$80,141
Program service revenue
$537,887
Investment income
$4,132
Other revenue
$502

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,640
Other salaries and wages
$140,157
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$262,140
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,600
Occupancy
$120,747
Travel
$20,479
Depreciation
$3,255
Program services (functional)
$805,941
Management and general (functional)
$138,592
Fundraising (functional)
$82,242

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$575,644
Total assets, end of year
$736,314
Total liabilities, end of year
$237,749
Net assets, end of year
$498,565
Land, buildings and equipment
$50,541
Net assets without donor restrictions
$430,391
Net assets with donor restrictions
$68,174
Gross receipts
$986,526
Employees
6
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
TX

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE HALLExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$85,140
JESSICA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR PITTMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHRYN SOHL BEASLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE C TIPPINGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES AGUILLONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY HANDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CECILIA GANNONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURIE W KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
AUDREY ANDREWSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE TESMERAsst. Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILLEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY BURKETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE HUFFDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
KARA WALLACEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN M GIBSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM CAMPBELL-THRU 72024Executive Dir.
Officer
40$79,966
MANUEL G BERRELEZDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHRYN SOHL BEASLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL HAECKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY MCCOYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES AGUILLONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY HANDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WB PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CECILIA GANNONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURIE W KNIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
AUDREY ANDREWSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE TESMERAsst. Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILLEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY BURKETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE HUFFChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KARA WALLACEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN M GIBSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE HALL-FROM 32024Executive Dir.
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM CAMPBELLExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$76,114
MANUEL G BERRELEZDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA ANDERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHRYN SOHL BEASLEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL HAECKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY MCCOYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BARRY HANDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WB PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CECILIA GANNONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
PAMELA SMITHAsst. Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AUDREY ANDREWSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE TESMERAsst. Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILLEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY BURKETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE HUFFChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KARA WALLACEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN M GIBSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIEL CAVANAUGHVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7950 ELMBROOK DR, DALLAS, TX 75247-4925
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELLE HALL, 7950 ELMBROOK DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75247
Signed the 990
MICHELLE HALL, Executive Dir.
Phone
(214) 565-9483
Return prepared by
Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Mission

The Dallas Winds, a Grammy-nominated wind ensemble, stands as a cultural cornerstone of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1985, the Dallas Winds has grown into one of the worlds premier wind bands, renowned for its extraordinary artistry and dedication to music education. The Dallas Winds mission is to brings extraordinary musicians and enthusiastic audiences together to celebrate American band music. The Vision of the Dallas Winds is to be a distinguished role model, whose artistry serves as the preeminent benchmark for instrumental ensembles worldwide by creating joyous, shared musical experiences for audiences and performers. While their performances dazzle audiences worldwide, their impact on the local community is profound and transformative.In addition to the nine concerts the Dallas Winds presents at the Meyerson each year, the Dallas Winds hosts special concerts tailored to fifth-grade students within DISD, offering many of these young individuals their first exposure to live, high-cal

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Youth and adult education is woven into every aspect of the Dallas Wind Symphonys live performances, reaching thousands of concert attendees each year. Its youth and adult education programs impact tens of thousands of youth and adults locally and regionally, while its media content in the form of audio recordings, livestreamed events, and video recordings educate and inspire millions of listeners and viewers comprised of all ages and cultures locally, nationally and around the world.
    Expenses $805,941 · revenue $537,887

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2076805
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
1986
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$736,314
Income (IRS master file)
$986,526

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$986,526$1,026,775$736,314XML
990July 2024$1,013,341$1,086,416$575,644XML
990July 2023$901,001$918,841$680,686XML
990July 2022$1,164,488$787,273$727,816IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 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 75-2076805).

Questions about DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY

What is the EIN of DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY is 75-2076805.
Is DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY 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 DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MICHELLE HALL.
Who are the officers and directors of DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,140 (MICHELLE HALL, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $986,526, expenses of $1,026,775 and total assets of $736,314 at year end.

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