Music Center of the Northwest

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CODY REAVES

Phone

2065268446

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Music Center of the Northwest, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $2.6M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Music Center of the Northwest is a nonprofit community music school located in North Seattle. We believe in the transformative power of music in the lives of people and our community. (Continued on Sch O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $824,269 Revenue: $910,683

Music Instruction: Music Center provides individual and group instruction to students of all ages and abilities. Individual instruction is offered for harp, koto, piano, music theory/composition and all brass, woodwind and string instruments. Group classes are offered for Choirs, Music Together, Jazz Combos, Orchestra, Saxophone Ensembles and Suzuki Violin. Royal Conservatory Certification is also available. In 2023-2024 Music Center saw record enrollment with over 600 Music Center provides individual and group instruction to students

Program 2

Expenses: $58,575 Revenue: $33,462

Music Therapy: Music Therapy specializes in working with people of all ages, including: neurodiverse children, teens and adults, particularly those who have received a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, or Down Syndrome, and older adults experiencing dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Areas of focus may include language and self-expression, motor coordination, academic skills, self-advocacy and other goals, all while recognizing and building on each client's unique strengths and abilities.

Program 3

Expenses: $40,961 Revenue: $2,738

Outreach: Outreach programming, such as partnerships with Listen and Talk, Seattle Public Library and local schools, bring free music programming to diverse youth audiences, sparking their passion...

Outreach: Outreach programming, such as partnerships with Listen and Talk, Seattle Public Library and local schools, bring free music programming to diverse youth audiences, sparking their passion for music and creative expression.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $264,770

Program Service Revenue $969,826

Investment Income $30,874

Other Revenue $-15,161

TOTAL REVENUE $1,250,309

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,066,905

Fundraising Expenses $81,207

Program Expenses $952,991

Other Expenses $239,720

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,306,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,250,309	$1,202,428	+0.0%
Expenses	$1,306,625	$1,159,217	+0.1%
Net Income	$-56,316	$43,211	-2.3%

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

$125,972

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHAS ARNOLD	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$123,159	$2,813	$125,972
LAURA DOEHLE LEFT MAY 2024	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID CORRY	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN FOX	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE GREEN	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUMBERTO QUINTANAR	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DION TUCKER	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILBERT LIN	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDAL KEYES	Board Member	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA WITTIG JOINED MAY 2024	President	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA WELLER	Secretary	1.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CODY REAVES	Treasurer	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALIDA SKOLD	President	2.000	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,250,309	$1,306,625	$2,781,900	$-56,316
2023	$1,202,428	$1,159,217	$2,783,702	$43,211
2022	$929,449	$993,992	$2,752,272	$-64,543
2021	$1,300,374	$797,530	$2,802,841	$502,844
2020	$1,509,009	$768,474	$2,250,863	$740,535