Westerlies Music Inc
- Assets
- $105.6k
- Revenue
- $272.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 02/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 47-5332229
Organization Overview
Westerlies Music Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Westerlies Music Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westerlies Music Inc 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 06/2023, Westerlies Music Inc generated $272.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $270.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 4 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WESTERLIES CREATE A BOLD AND PERSONAL CHAMBER MUSIC EXPERIENCE IMBUED WITH THE SPIRIT OF IMPROVISATION, USING THEIR FOUR HORNS TO AMPLIFY UNHEARD VOICES, PAINT NEW SONIC LANDSCAPES, AND CULTIVATE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY. ACTIVE EDUCATORS, THE WESTERLIES SEEK TO ENGAGE UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES AND MUSICIANS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THAT EMPHASIZE IMPROVISATION AS A MEANS TO FOSTER BETTER COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WESTERLIES INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED TWO ALBUMS, PERFORMED OVER 75 CONCERTS AND WORKSHOPS, AND REACHED OVER ONE MILLION LISTENERS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH STREAMING SERVICES. THE ENSEMBLE CONTINUED THEIR DEDICATION TO MUSIC EDUCATION AS SMALL-ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE AT THE SCHOOL OF JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF THE NEW SCHOOL IN NEW YORK, NY, IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES AT CARNEGIE HALL (NEW YORK, NY), UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (LARAMIE, WY), UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (LAWRENCE, KS), THE BERMUDA FESTIVAL (HAMILTON, BERMUDA), UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (STORRS, CT), VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL (NORFOLK, VA), AND MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (MIDDLEBURY, VT). IN JUNE OF 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED ITS FIFTH ANNUAL "WESTERLIES FEST," IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, PRESENTING THREE NIGHTS OF MUSIC FEATURING VOCALIST SARAH ELIZABETH CHARLES, PIANIST JARRETT CHERNER, COMPOSER JAHNVI MADAN, AND WAYNE HORVITZ'S GRAVITAS QUARTET. THE ENSEMBLE ALSO TOURED WITH BAND FLEET FOXES ON THEIR SHORE TOUR, PERFORMING IN 40 CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND EUROPE. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE CARNEGIE HALL CITYWIDE (NEW YORK, NY), NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC (NEW YORK, NY), BARYSHNIKOV ARTS CENTER (NEW YORK, NY), SHELDON CONCERT HALL (ST. LOUIS, MO), SPACE (EVANSTON, IL), STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE (STOUGHTON, WI), TURF CLUB (ST. PAUL, MN), BASEMENT EAST (NASHVILLE, TN), DEATH OF CLASSICAL (NEW YORK, NY), ZEBULON (LOS ANGELES, CA), AND WAVE HILL (BRONX, NY).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Florangela Davila Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Clausen Board Member (ex Officio) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allyson Davis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Schlosser Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Weiner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Wright Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $14,768 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $122,288 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,056 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $121,250 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $8,375 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,015 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,570 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $272,236 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $157,082 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,745 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,386 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,459 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,995 |
| Office expenses | $1,989 |
| Information technology | $1,939 |
| Royalties | $216 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $40,855 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,406 |
| All other expenses | $5,702 |
| Total functional expenses | $270,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,239 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,393 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $105,632 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,632 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $105,632 |