WORCESTER COUNTY MECHANICS ASSOCIATION DBA MECHANICS HALL

EIN: 041988955 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WORCESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$2,714,754
Total Expenses
$2,871,732
Total Assets
$10,819,122
Net Assets
$10,592,588
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1842
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MEGHAN MONTANER
Phone
5087525608
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WORCESTER COUNTY MECHANICS ASSOCIATION DBA MECHANICS HALL, founded in 1842, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $10.6M represent 47 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITY BY STEWARDING MECHANICS HALL, A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE HALL, WHICH SERVES AS AN INSPIRATIONAL GATHERING PLACE FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE THE VAST DIVERSITY OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,218,951 Revenue: $1,376,862

EVENT HOSTING AND TICKETING: MECHANICS HALL SERVES A WIDE VARIETY OF CLIENT EVENTS FROM FUNDRAISING GALAS TO CONCERTS AND RECORDED PERFORMANCES OF WORLD-RENOWNED MUSICAL ARTISTS AS WELL AS THE...

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EVENT HOSTING AND TICKETING: MECHANICS HALL SERVES A WIDE VARIETY OF CLIENT EVENTS FROM FUNDRAISING GALAS TO CONCERTS AND RECORDED PERFORMANCES OF WORLD-RENOWNED MUSICAL ARTISTS AS WELL AS THE MILESTONE CELEBRATORY EVENTS OF GREATER WORCESTER AND BEYOND- PROMS, GRADUATIONS, WEDDINGS, AND OTHER CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. THE MAJORITY OF OUR HOSTED EVENTS INVOLVE MUSICAL, ORATORY, OR OTHER ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE THAT CELEBRATE THE HALL'S IMPECCABLE AND CELEBRATED ACOUSTICS. IN FY25 WE HOSTED 195 EVENTS. FY25 EVENTS ENGAGED APPROXIMATELY 55,000 ADULTS AND 10,000 CHILDREN IN VARIOUS ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 3,000 ARTISTS WERE INVOLVED IN THESE PRODUCTIONS. THE HALL PROUDLY SUPPORTS GREATER WORCESTER'S NONPROFIT COMMUNITY AND THEIR MISSIONS BY MAKING THE HALL AS FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE. WE OFFERED OVER $366,000 OF EVENT DISCOUNTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN FY25.

Program 2
Expenses: $525,890 Revenue: $51,548

PRESERVATION: MECHANICS HALL IS INTERNATIONALLY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT CONCERT HALLS FOR ITS SUPERB ACOUSTICS AND INSPIRATIONAL BEAUTY. 18% OF OUR ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES GO TOWARD...

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PRESERVATION: MECHANICS HALL IS INTERNATIONALLY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT CONCERT HALLS FOR ITS SUPERB ACOUSTICS AND INSPIRATIONAL BEAUTY. 18% OF OUR ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES GO TOWARD ENSURING THAT OUR HISTORICAL BUILDING IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND FUNCTIONS PERFECTLY TO WELCOME VISITORS FROM WORCESTER AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. WE ARE ALSO LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

Program 3
Expenses: $235,316 Revenue: $114,375

COMMUNITY, ORGAN, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: MECHANICS HALL PRODUCES A SERIES OF FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND SEVERAL SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS EACH YEAR. THIS YEAR FEATURED BROWN BAG...

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COMMUNITY, ORGAN, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: MECHANICS HALL PRODUCES A SERIES OF FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND SEVERAL SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS EACH YEAR. THIS YEAR FEATURED BROWN BAG CONCERTS, ORGAN CONCERTS, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE THIRD YEAR OF OUR TWO NEW PROGRAMS: CLUB 321 AND THE MECHANICS HALL YOUTH SINGERS. CLUB 321 IS A NEW SERIES HOSTED IN OUR MORE INTIMATE WASHBURN HALL AND BRINGS AFFORDABLE, SOPHISTICATED, LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN. YOUTH SINGERS IS THE ANCHOR YOUTH PROGRAM AT MECHANICS HALL, A RECOGNITION THAT WORCESTER'S CHILDREN ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF OUR RICHLY MULTICULTURAL CITY. OPEN TO 4TH THROUGH 7TH GRADERS FROM EVERY WORCESTER NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS NON-AUDITIONED CHORUS GIVES CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE AND PERFORM AT MECHANICS HALL THEIR OWN "HOME" CONCERT HALL. UNDER PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION, THEY LEARN TO SING A VARIETY OF MUSIC, BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, AND WORK TOWARD EXCELLENCE TOGETHER AND IN HARMONY. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHORUS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $397,352
Program Service Revenue $1,592,493
Investment Income $705,014
Other Revenue $19,895
TOTAL REVENUE $2,714,754

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,294,082
Fundraising Expenses $184,667
Program Expenses $1,993,923
Other Expenses $1,577,650
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,871,732

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,714,754 $3,660,683 -0.3%
Expenses $2,871,732 $2,771,032 +0.0%
Net Income $-156,978 $889,651 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
48
Volunteers
204

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$132,469
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER THOMAS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN CONTE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE ELLIS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE LEEHY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MADIGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ANTKOWIAK VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY CONSOLMAGNO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CIBOROWSKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB GOODELL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA HALL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA DAVIDSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SATYA MITRA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY D'ELIA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES GOLDSBERRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE MCKENNA-YEAW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW JOYCE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH PACKARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORIE MARTISKA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET WONG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE GIAMPA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKASH GARG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN MALONEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA MARIANO VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY MARSCHKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT OBER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ PARKER GAGNE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SABACINSKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADI TIBREWAL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN GAGNE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$120,317 $12,152 $132,469
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,714,754 $2,871,732 $10,819,122 $-156,978
2024 $3,660,683 $2,771,032 $11,000,372 $889,651
2023 $2,837,428 $2,481,556 $9,800,605 $355,872
2022 $3,158,410 $1,930,933 $9,068,606 $1,227,477
2021 $860,578 $1,103,330 $9,656,153 $-242,752
2020 $1,326,349 $1,946,183 $8,884,946 $-619,834
2019 $1,958,891 $2,514,867 $9,210,623 $-555,976
2018 $2,696,885 $2,774,228 $9,818,126 $-77,343
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