MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

EIN: 942507337 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEVADA CITY, CA

Total Revenue
$1,715,189
Total Expenses
$719,704
Total Assets
$1,650,426
Net Assets
$1,630,496
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5302656173
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 114% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $995K, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE TRADITION OF LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS OF A DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENRICHED THROUGH CREATING AND EXPERIENCING LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN INSPIRING SURROUNDINGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $541,496 Revenue: $155,062

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS ANNUALLY PRODUCES A SERIES OF ORCHESTRAL, CHORAL AND CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM - BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. THE CONCERTS...

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS ANNUALLY PRODUCES A SERIES OF ORCHESTRAL, CHORAL AND CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM - BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. THE CONCERTS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 LISTENERS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE 3,000 STUDENTS THROUGH THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA, MUSIC FOR YOUNG MINDS, AND FIRST NOTES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,356,066
Program Service Revenue $155,130
Investment Income $41,888
Other Revenue $162,105
TOTAL REVENUE $1,715,189

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $404,148
Fundraising Expenses $90,499
Program Expenses $541,496
Other Expenses $315,556
TOTAL EXPENSES $719,704

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,715,189 $802,104 +1.1%
Expenses $719,704 $840,589 -0.1%
Net Income $995,485 $-38,485 -26.9%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
108
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$52,785
Key Employees
1
$52,785
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director Key Emp
$52,785 $0 $52,785
TIMOTHY GECKLE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY BROWN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA JONES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA AMARAL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KENDRICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STRATE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN JEFFERY VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MCRAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY ERICKSON DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $1,715,189 $719,704 $1,650,426 $995,485
2024 $802,104 $840,589 $717,056 $-38,485
2023 $778,603 $886,804 $715,201 $-108,201
2022 $851,297 $823,492 $695,437 $27,805
2021 $571,792 $602,305 $665,575 $-30,513
2020 $655,373 $441,663 $693,445 $213,710
2019 $706,778 $681,818 $431,087 $24,960
2018 $767,388 $865,393 $432,383 $-98,005
2017 $1,072,513 $916,529 $520,740 $155,984
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