Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance

Organization Overview

Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance, operating under the name Kaufman Music Center, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Kaufman Music Center employed 361 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kaufman Music Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2023, Kaufman Music Center generated $8.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 08/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LUCY MOSES SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY'S LARGEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, SERVES ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND SKILL LEVELS -- FROM ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANS TO ASPIRING BEGINNERS. EACH YEAR 2,500 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES COME TO LUCY MOSES SCHOOL FOR LESSONS AND CLASSES IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATER, AS WELL AS INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMANCES BY PEERS AND MASTER CLASSES BY RENOWNED MUSICIANS. ADVANCED STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES A STUDY OF AN INSTRUMENT, PLUS THEORY, ENSEMBLE AND A ROBUST PERFORMING SCHEDULE.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE FACE THE MUSIC, SPECIAL PROJECTS, BIRNBAUM MUSIC LIBRARY, THEATRE PROGRAM.


SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL OPENED IN 1996 AS A K-8 SCHOOL AND EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2013 TO INCLUDE A HIGH SCHOOL. IT IS NOW THE ONLY NYC K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT FEATURES MUSIC AS A CORE SUBJET. KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER PROVIDES THE ENTIRE MUSIC PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES PRIVATE LESSONS, CLASSES IN THEORY, MUSIC HISTORY, AND CHORUS. FUNDING FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAM COMES ENTIRELY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS TO KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER SINCE, AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL, THIS EDUCATION IS TUITION-FREE FOR STUDENTS. THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CURRICULUM INCORPORATES TECHNOLOGY, ENTERPRENEURSHIP AND BOASTS A ROBUST ENSEMBLE PROGRAM, INCLUDING CHORUS, ORCHESTRA, WIND ENSEMBLE, BIG BAND, IMPROVISATION, AND CHAMBER MUSIC.


MERKIN HALL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS INNOVATIVE AND DIVERSE PROGRAMMING--FROM EXPERIMENTAL NEW WORKS TO CLASSICAL CONCERTS TO BROADWAY SHOW TUNES AND FAMILY MUSICALS. ITS NEAR PERFECT ACOUSTICS ALLOW FOR THE INTIMACY OF CHAMBER MUSIC AND LARGE ORCHESTRAL WORKS TO ENLIGHTENING DIALOGUES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCE. KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER'S PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE: THE ECSTATIC MUSIC SERIES, WHICH FOCUSES ON MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS ACROSS GENRES THAT ARE UNEXPECTED, BOLD AND EXPERIMENTAL; TUESDAY MATINEES, WHICH FEATURE THE BRIGHTEST RISING STARS IN THE CLASSICAL MUSIC SCENE; THE BROADWAY CLOSE-UP SERIES WHICH TREATS AUDIENCES TO AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF THE MUSICAL THEATER WORLD; WHAT MAKES IT GREAT WITH ROB KAPILOW, WHICH UNRAVELS AND EXPLORES MUSICAL MASTERPIECES WITH HOST, PERFORMERS AND AUDIENCES ASKING AND FINDING OUT: WHAT MAKES GREAT MUSIC GREAT? THESE FLAGSHIP SERIES ARE A NATURAL FIT FOR THE CENTER'S DUAL ROLES IN MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angelo Acconcia
Trustee
$0
Bethany Millard
Vice President
$0
Cathy White O'rourke
Vice President
$0
Christina Mason
Treasurer
$0
Damian Cavaleri
Trustee
$0
Daniel Kaufman
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Violin Channel Llc
Production Services
$260,950
Point Of Order Productions
Production Services
$116,700
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$620,206
Related organizations$0
Government grants $321,860
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,672,741
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $811,202
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,614,807
Total Program Service Revenue$4,895,915
Investment income $299,314
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $144,682
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$201,620
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$58,255
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,697,421

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