DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE HALL

Phone

2145659483

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $987K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

The Dallas Winds, a Grammy-nominated wind ensemble, stands as a cultural cornerstone of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1985, the Dallas Winds has grown into one of the worlds premier wind bands, renowned for its extraordinary artistry and dedication to music education. The Dallas Winds mission is to brings extraordinary musicians and enthusiastic audiences together to celebrate American band music. The Vision of the Dallas Winds is to be a distinguished role model, whose artistry serves as the preeminent benchmark for instrumental ensembles worldwide by creating joyous, shared musical experiences for audiences and performers. While their performances dazzle audiences worldwide, their impact on the local community is profound and transformative.In addition to the nine concerts the Dallas Winds presents at the Meyerson each year, the Dallas Winds hosts special concerts tailored to fifth-grade students within DISD, offering many of these young individuals their first exposure to live, high-cal

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $805,941 Revenue: $537,887

Youth and adult education is woven into every aspect of the Dallas Wind Symphonys live performances, reaching thousands of concert attendees each year. Its youth and adult education programs impact tens of thousands of youth and adults locally and regionally, while its media content in the form of audio recordings, livestreamed events, and video recordings educate and inspire millions of listeners and viewers comprised of all ages and cultures locally, nationally and around the world.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $444,005

Program Service Revenue $537,887

Investment Income $4,132

Other Revenue $502

TOTAL REVENUE $986,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $262,140

Fundraising Expenses $82,242

Program Expenses $805,941

Other Expenses $764,635

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,026,775

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$986,526	$1,013,341	0.0%
Expenses	$1,026,775	$1,086,416	-0.1%
Net Income	$-40,249	$-73,075	-0.4%

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

$85,140

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHELLE HALL	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$85,140	$0	$85,140
JESSICA ANDERSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR PITTMAN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN SOHL BEASLEY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE C TIPPING	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES AGUILLON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY HAND	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CECILIA GANNON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE W KNIGHT	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUDREY ANDREWS	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE TESMER	Asst. Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WILLE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY BURKE	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE HUFF	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARA WALLACE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN M GIBSON	Director	1.00	Director	$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	$986,526	$1,026,775	$736,314	$-40,249
2024	$1,013,341	$1,086,416	$575,644	$-73,075
2023	$901,001	$918,841	$680,686	$-17,840
2022	$1,164,488	$787,273	$727,816	$377,215
2021	$448,696	$312,029	$422,328	$136,667
2020	$774,649	$782,905	$262,856	$-8,256
2019	$899,398	$944,357	$248,769	$-44,959
2018	$1,028,774	$1,122,099	$289,764	$-93,325