Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance
- Assets
- $27.1m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 299
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1964
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 13-1991118
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 08/2021, Kaufman Music Center employed 299 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 08/2021, Kaufman Music Center generated $8.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
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.
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.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE FACE THE MUSIC, SPECIAL PROJECTS, BIRNBAUM MUSIC LIBRARY, THEATRE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Sheeran Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $268,135 |
Brooke Bryant Director Of Development (outgoing) | 50 | $141,759 | |
Igal Kesselman Director Lucy Moses School | 50 | $139,141 | |
Kathy A Hubbard Chief Administrative Offic | 50 | $101,200 | |
John Glover Director Artistic Planning | 50 | $101,148 | |
Bethany Millard President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $371,589 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,892,330 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $124,107 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,263,919 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,920,452 |
| Investment income | $189,470 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $33,977 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,626 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,434,600 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $85,841 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $317,236 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,689 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,737,011 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $127,459 |
| Other employee benefits | $385,745 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,640 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,435 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $26,850 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $60,939 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,064,856 |
| Advertising and promotion | $172,273 |
| Office expenses | $236,137 |
| Information technology | $23,285 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $264,810 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,453 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $467,466 |
| Insurance | $132,254 |
| All other expenses | $781 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,639,786 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,571,908 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,581,205 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,263,544 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $108,158 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $50,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $201,524 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,881,426 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,421,617 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,915 |
| Total assets | $27,086,297 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,317 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,307,669 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $34,910 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,648,896 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,254,569 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,182,832 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,086,297 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance has recieved totaling $587,006.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jerome L Greene Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $200,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,875 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $64,500 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,330 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - CAPITAL/EQUIPMENT | $45,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,232,370 |
| Earnings | $1,287,881 |
| Net Contributions | $30,000 |
| Other Expense | $388,591 |
| Ending Balance | $7,161,660 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
School Of American Ballet Inc New York, NY | $111,037,435 | $21,205,372 |
Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $34,802,698 | $14,057,233 |
Society Of The Third Street Music School Settlement Inc New York, NY | $23,512,540 | $9,331,737 |
Professional Childrens School Inc New York, NY | $20,795,903 | $7,913,959 |
Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance New York, NY | $27,086,297 | $8,434,600 |
Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts Wheatley Heights, NY | $9,094,063 | $7,842,834 |
The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory Of Music Brooklyn, NY | $5,364,852 | $5,242,264 |
South Shore Conservatory Of Music Inc Hingham, MA | $8,426,542 | $4,813,797 |
Academy Of Vocal Arts Philadelphia, PA | $44,375,102 | $5,042,502 |
Neighborhood Music School Inc New Haven, CT | $8,041,622 | $5,408,099 |
Marlboro School Of Music Inc Philadelphia, PA | $99,638,142 | $11,583,017 |
Hoff Barthelson Music School Scarsdale, NY | $5,808,540 | $3,629,362 |