Nonprofit · EIN 94-2864320
METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $199,989 | $195,977 | $4,012 | $0 | – | $4,012 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $164,016 | $169,332 | -$5,316 | $0 | – | -$5,316 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $194,485 | $207,088 | -$12,603 | $0 | – | -$12,603 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,532
- Program service revenue
- $93,588
- Investment income
- $13,692
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,234
- Other revenue
- $26,943
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $4,106
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,671
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,672
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $57,443
- Occupancy
- $46,922
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,915
- Other expenses
- $31,919
- Program services (functional)
- $75,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,012
- Gross receipts
- $199,989
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karalee K Hagen | Executive Director | 40 | $43,000 |
| Mya Lichner | Office Asst. | 20 | $10,671 |
| Christopher Wodarcyk | Admin. Asst. | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Meidlinger | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen White | President | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Wu | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Elaine Grozav | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karalee K Hagen | Executive Director | 40 | $43,000 |
| Sean Brown | Office Asst. | 20 | $13,761 |
| Christopher Wodarcyk | Admin. Asst. | 2 | $0 |
| Whitney Jo Meidlinger | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen M White | President | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Wu | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Elaine Grozav | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karalee K Hagen | Executive Director | 40 | $43,000 |
| Sean Brown | Office Asst. | 20 | $16,886 |
| Christopher Wodarcyk | Admin. Asst. | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Poll | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Rae Wodarcyk | President | 5 | $0 |
| Stephen Wu | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen White | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4, MESA, AZ 85211-0004
- In care of
- % KARALEE K HAGEN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KARALEE HAGEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (480) 456-9501
- Return prepared by
- Loretta Rite - The Rite Accounting Service
Mission
CHALLENGING PROGRAM OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC FOR YOUTH
Program accomplishments
- Weekly rehearsals and sectionals for 325 children through 9th grade in 3 string, 1 full orchestra and1 fiddler group. Four concerts held annually with avg attendance of 1150. 96 youth participatedin 3 recitals. Fiddlers performed 5 times. Scholarship competition of 70 youth.Expenses $64,949 · grants $22,607
- Provide private music lesson need based scholarships for qualified students. Private lessons, thoughnot required, are key in the success of the student in his or her musical advancement. 23 studentsbenefited from private lessons.Expenses $5,460
- A two day retreat with additional rehearsals and activities designed to build cohesion among fullorchestra members. Tremendous amount of sight reading practice - essential for strengtheningmusicianship.Expenses $4,705
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2864320
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,012
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,989
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $199,989 | $195,977 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $164,016 | $169,332 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $194,485 | $207,088 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 94-2864320).
Questions about METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC
- What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC is 94-2864320.
- Is METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC 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 YOUTH SYMPHONY INC 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 YOUTH SYMPHONY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,000 (Karalee K Hagen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,989, expenses of $195,977 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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