WESTERLIES MUSIC INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mark Wittow

Phone

2069486928

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WESTERLIES MUSIC INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $294K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $274K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $235,716 Revenue: $0

In the fiscal year 2023-2024, The Westerlies performed over 60 concerts across 22 states, and reached over 25,000 audience members along the way. The ensemble presented the world premiere of Conrad Tao's Concerto for Westerlies with the Orlando Philharmonic under the baton of Eric Jacobsen, and continued touring with longtime collaborators Fleet Foxes, Aoife O'Donovan, and Haley Heynderickx. 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 University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS), Metro State University (Denver, CO), St John (USVI), University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA), Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), and more. In May of 2024, the organization presented its sixth annual Westerlies Fest in Seattle, Washington, presenting three nights of music featuring singer-songwriter Samora Pinderhughes, jazz trio tilt, and The Westerlies. Additional program highlights include The Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles, CA), Freshgrass (North Adams, MA) The Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Shalin Liu Performance Center (Rockport, MA), White Eagle Hall (Jersey City, NJ), The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center (Brookfield, WI), Stoughton Opera House (Stoughton, WI), Matinee Musicale (Duluth, MN), Tippet Rise (Fishtail, MT), and The Argyros (Ketchum, ID).

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $114,413

Program Service Revenue $170,029

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $9,293

TOTAL REVENUE $293,735

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $191,615

Fundraising Expenses $9,581

Program Expenses $235,716

Other Expenses $82,799

TOTAL EXPENSES $274,414

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$293,735	$272,236	+0.1%
Expenses	$274,414	$270,774	+0.0%
Net Income	$19,321	$1,462	+12.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bonnie Main	Board member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Clausen	board member (ex officio)	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allyson Davis	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Moya Vazquez	Board member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Weiner	Board member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Wittow	President	3	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Chris Wright	Vice President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Marc Daudon	Treasurer	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Florangela Davila	Secretary	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$293,735	$274,414	$124,949	$19,321
2023	$272,236	$270,774	$105,632	$1,462
2022	$257,910	$223,562	$104,170	$34,348