Public 990 Summary
EIN 363028768 · Latest tax year 2025 · Usable public filing summary
meritmusic.org
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Revenue: $13,849,358
Expenses: $9,778,204
Program ratio: Not reported
Latest public tax year: 2025. Ask for newer financials if the organization has not filed a recent 990 yet.
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Program ratio: Not enough public data. Fundraising ratio: 0%. Admin ratio: Not enough public data.
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Merit School of Music is dedicated to helping young people transform their lives by removing barriers to high-quality music education, with the majority of students benefitting from need-based financial aid, scholarship support, or low-cost instrument rental. Merit enables motivated students, regardless of economic circumstance, to develop their talent and to use music as a springboard for achieving their full personal potential, with 100% of Merit graduates going on to college. The community music school's programming continuum consists of five major areas: Early Childhood, Instrumental & Vocal Music Program(Group classes), Private Lessons, Merit Music in Communities, and the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory.
President and Executive Director
37.5 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $194,006
Vice President for Development & Marketing
37.5 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $133,546
Vice President for Programming
37.5 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $119,556
Vice President for Finance & Administration
37.5 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $106,527
Board Chair
3 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $0
Vice Chair
3 hours/week · Reportable compensation: $0
Tax year 2025 · Source 202600799349301400 · Parser opportunity-intelligence-financials-v1
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