WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 916029531 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

RENTON, WA

Total Revenue
$1,244,087
Total Expenses
$1,346,050
Total Assets
$417,596
Net Assets
$376,842
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
SCOTT KETRON
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

TO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATORS IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IN WASHINGTON STATE HAS ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE, SEQUENTIAL, MUSIC EDUCATION TAUGHT BY A HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND CERTIFIED TEACHER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $680,757

BIENNIAL WMEA STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE AND BIENNIAL NAFME NORTHWEST MUSIC CONFERENCE; INCLUDES MUSIC WORKSHOPS, MUSIC PERFORMANCES, AND MISC ACTIVITIES.YME (YOUNG MUSICIANS EXCELLING) PROVIDES...

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BIENNIAL WMEA STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE AND BIENNIAL NAFME NORTHWEST MUSIC CONFERENCE; INCLUDES MUSIC WORKSHOPS, MUSIC PERFORMANCES, AND MISC ACTIVITIES.YME (YOUNG MUSICIANS EXCELLING) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP STUDENTS DEFRAY THE COST TO PARTICIPATE IN WMEA ALL-STATE AND NAFME ALL-NORTHWEST MUSIC STUDENT GROUPS. THESE GRANTS AND THE BUDGETED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, AS REQUESTED BY THE STUDENTS AND THEIR MUSIC TEACHER, AFTER FACTORING IN SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND OTHER LOCAL SOURCES. YME ALSO PROVIDES GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WMEA ALL-STATE AND NAFME ALL-NORTHWEST HONOR GROUPS TO HOLD DOWN THE COST FOR ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $316,463

THE MUSIC MATTERS LICENSE PLATE PROJECT, A PROGRAM CREATED BY MUSIC AID NORTHWEST AND ADMINISTERED BY WMEA WAS PASSED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE IN 2012. A PORTION OF THE LICENSE FEES ARE...

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THE MUSIC MATTERS LICENSE PLATE PROJECT, A PROGRAM CREATED BY MUSIC AID NORTHWEST AND ADMINISTERED BY WMEA WAS PASSED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE IN 2012. A PORTION OF THE LICENSE FEES ARE SET ASIDE TO AUGMENT SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM FUNDS TO ENABLE THE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND REPAIRS BEYOND THEIR NORMAL BUDGETED EXPENSES THROUGH GRANTS THAT ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,000

VOICE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AND SENT TO STATE MUSIC EDUCATORS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS (MEMBERS); PUBLISH POCO VOCE - SENT TO STATE MUSIC EDUCATORS ANNUALLY. PROGRAMS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR...

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VOICE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AND SENT TO STATE MUSIC EDUCATORS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS (MEMBERS); PUBLISH POCO VOCE - SENT TO STATE MUSIC EDUCATORS ANNUALLY. PROGRAMS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR CONFERENCES, HONOR GROUP CONCERTS, AND STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST, WMEA, ALL-STATE, AND NAFME ALL-NORTHWEST HONOR GROUPS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $396,113
Program Service Revenue $834,913
Investment Income $6,307
Other Revenue $6,754
TOTAL REVENUE $1,244,087

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $275,055
Salaries & Benefits $302,548
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,216,530
Other Expenses $768,447
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,346,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,244,087 $1,624,866 -0.2%
Expenses $1,346,050 $1,375,493 0.0%
Net Income $-101,963 $249,373 -1.4%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
5
Volunteers
16

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
2
$89,000
Total Directors
17
$89,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT KETRON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$89,000 $0 $89,000
RACHEL LAKE SMALL SCHOOLS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK LEWIS PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CHANG JAZZ 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERILYN HARRIS ORCHESTRA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORI SMITH BAND 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORI SEWARD COLLEGIATE PRESIDENT ELECT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON NEPTUN SECRETARYTREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARINN ORMSON ADMINISTRATION 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY BROWN ELEMENTARY WEST 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA JONES COLLEGIATE PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BERGLAND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN WAGNER PRESIDENT ELECT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE WALKER COLLEGEUNIVERSITY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN TOLLEY ELEMENTARY-EAST 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CLAASSEN CHORAL 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON GERHARDSTEIN PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
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 $1,244,087 $1,346,050 $417,596 $-101,963
2023 $1,624,866 $1,375,493 $495,623 $249,373
2022 $851,362 $1,054,661 $323,514 $-203,299
2021 $448,010 $349,263 $550,894 $98,747
2020 $1,225,600 $1,326,750 $342,910 $-101,150
2019 $1,936,484 $1,889,137 $384,283 $47,347
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