Valley Winds is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valley Winds is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Valley Winds generated $14.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.2k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 15.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE VALLEY WINDS IS A VOLUNTEER WIND ENSEMBLE, OFFERING PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL PERFORMANCES TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE PIONEER VALLEY. THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE VALLEY WINDS PROVIDED THREE CONCERTS IN VENUES ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA - ALL FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THROUGH THESE CONCERTS, THE VALLEY WINDS CONCERTS FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR REACHED AN AUDIENCE OF ALMOST 500. THROUGH THESE CONCERTS, SUPPORT CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED COMPOSERS TO ENHANCE THE WIND ENSEMBLE REPERTOIRE, BRING DIVERSE MUSIC TO NEW AUDIENCES LOCALLY, AND EDUCATE OUR MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCE ON CULTURALLY IMPORTANT MUSIC. THESE CONCERTS WERE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATION OF TIME AND EFFORT BY THE VALLEY WINDS MEMBERS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT, FOR EACH OF THE SEVEN CONCERTS, EACH OF THE INVOLVED 5-50 MEMBERS, DONATED 10 HOURS OF THEIR VALUABLE TIME. WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $25 PER HOUR, THE DONATED SERVICE TIME IS VALUED AT $37,500.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Messier Artistic Director | 10 | $3,000 | |
Janice Murphy Treasurer/operations Manager | 15 | $0 | |
Meghan Macfadden Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Steven Ehrler President | 15 | $0 | |
Christine Mortensen Member At Large | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,759 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,968 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,727 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,518 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $67 |
Other expenses | $7,603 |
Total expenses | $16,188 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $18,531 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $18,531 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $18,531 |