TOLEDO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS AFM LOCAL 15-286
EIN 34-4375105 · Symphony Orchestras (A69)
What they do
As A Trade Union of Professional Musicians, The Toledo Federation of Musicians Serves The Needs of Musicians In The Area of Compensation, Working Conditions, and A Voice In The How Things Are Done. We Set Minimum Rates of Pay for Musicians Performing Casual and Continuing Engagements In Clubs and Theaters In Our Jurisdiction. We Enforce Contracts Made Between Musicians and Presenters. We Also Represent Musicians In Negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements for Larger Employers. When Violations of Contracts Occur and Grievances Are Filed By Our Members, We Seek to Resolve These Disputes Through Arbitration Or, If Need Be, Legal Action. All of Our Activity is Directed Towards Improving The Working Lives of Professional Musicians.
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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $11,781 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
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CHARLES SLATERSECRETARY/TREASURER
GARTH SIMMONSPRESIDENT
EMILY PRICE DIETZVICE-PRESIDENT
JOCELYN LANGWORTHYBOARD MEMBER
ALAN TAPLINBOARD MEMBER
DANIEL HARRISBOARD MEMBER
JAMES GOTTRONBOARD MEMBER
LAURA LONGMANBOARD MEMBER
RANDY RICHIEBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2018
- Location
- 3218 W SYLVANIA AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43613-4155
- County
- Lucas
- In care of
- Charles Slater
- Primary officer
- Charles Slater, Secretary/Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Symphony Orchestras (A69)
- IRS tax category
- Symphony Orchestras