Melodious Accord Inc
- Assets
- $77.8k
- Revenue
- $14.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hawley, MA
- Founding
- 07/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3266612
Organization Overview
Melodious Accord Inc is located in Hawley, MA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A6B) the organization is classified as: Singing & Choral Groups, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Melodious Accord Inc 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 12/2021, Melodious Accord Inc generated $14.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.9%) per year over the past 7 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 DRAW COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS, AND LISTENERS TOGETHER IN CREATIVE DIALOGUE IN MUSIC-MAKING PROCESS, AND TO PROMOTE SINGING AS A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A LEAD CONTRIBUTION FROM MELODIOUS ACCORD WAS COMMITTED TO CHORUS AMERICA TO ESTABLISH THE CHORUS AMERICA ALICE PARKER FUND TO SUPPORT THE COMPOSITION AND THOUGHTFUL PRESENTATION OF CHORAL MUSIC BASED IN THE TRADITIONS OF BLACK AND LATINX COMMUNITIES, WHICH HAVE SO DEEPLY INSPIRED ALICE PARKER'S WORK. THIS FUND HAS A PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED CORE OF $50,000 AND WILL BE USED TO GENERATE AN ANNUAL AWARD OF $2,000 RECOGNIZING A BLACK AND/OR LATINX COMPOSER OR AN ENSEMBLE THAT RESPECTFULLY AND AUTHENTICALLY PRESENTS WORKS INCORPORATING THESE TRADITIONS. PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY, "ALICE: AT HOME WITH ALICE PARKER," WHICH ILLUMINATES PARKER'S LIFE AND ART THROUGH A SERIES OF INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS WITH FILMMAKER EDUARDO MONTES-BRADLEY OF HERITAGE FILM PROJECT. THIS DOCUMENTARY PRESENTS THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE ICONIC COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR, AND TEACHER ALICE PARKER, WHO IS A CHAMPION OF THE POWER OF THE HUMAN VOICE AND A HERO IN THE WORLD OF CHORAL MUSIC. THIS DOCUMENTARY PREMIERED IN 2020. ADDITIONALLY, $5,000 WAS SPENT FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY, "ALICE: AT HOME WITH ALICE PARKER," WHICH WAS RELEASED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHORUS AMERICA ALICE PARKER FUND.
APPROXIMATELY 50-1,000 BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH MASTER COMPOSER, TEACHER AND CONDUCTOR, ALICE PARKER. MS. PARKER GIVES LECTURES; LEADS COMMUNITY SINGS; GIVES PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES; INSTRUCTS FELLOWS IN SCORE STUDIES, MELODY STUDIES AND COMPOSITION; AND HOLDS WORKSHOPS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
THE LEGACY PROJECT PROGRAM WAS FUNDED IN JUNE 2021 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUIRED BY ALICE PARKER TO ASSIST WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUING TO DOCUMENT HER LEGACY THROUGH INTERVIEWS, CORRESPONDENCE AND MEETINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Holt Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Brandts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Neville Evans Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Lundsten Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Griffiths Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tami Petty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,895 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $216 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $676 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,334 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,604 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20 |
| Office expenses | $434 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $44 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,731 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,630 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $161 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $77,791 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,432 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,432 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $68,196 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,163 |
| 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 | $77,791 |
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