The Discovery Orchestra Inc
- Assets
- $734.2k
- Revenue
- $313.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Summit, NJ
- Founding
- 04/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-2822802
Organization Overview
The Discovery Orchestra Inc is located in Summit, NJ. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Discovery Orchestra Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Orchestra 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 06/2022, Discovery Orchestra Inc generated $313.7k 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 (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $306.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. MEDIA PROGRAM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION - CONSIDERABLE STAFF TIME WAS SPENT CREATING, DISTRIBUTING AND/OR PROMOTING: 1) REGULAR EPISODES OF OUR TWICE-MONTHLY RADIO PROGRAM, INSIDE MUSIC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WWFM THE CLASSICAL NETWORK IN NEW JERSEY; 2) THE RELEASE OF SEVERAL EPISODES OF OUR VIDEO/PODCAST SERIES, NOTES FROM UNDER THE PIANO; 3) NATIONAL RE-RELEASES OF TWO OF OUR PAST PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMS: DISCOVER VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS AND THE FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC SERIES; AND 4) OUR CURRENT AND UPCOMING TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, DISCOVER THE FIREBIRD AND DISCOVER SAINT-SAENS ORGAN" SYMPHONY, RESPECTIVELY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.THE FIREBIRD PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS 3-YEAR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WITH BROADCASTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WHILE PRE-PRODUCTION COMMENCED FOR THE SAINT-SAENS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE TWO RE-RELEASES AS WELL AS THE FIREBIRD PROGRAM WERE ADDED TO THE PBS PASSPORT STREAMING PLATFORM. PAST DIGITAL PROGRAMS CONTINUED BEING DISTRIBUTED ON THE FILMS MEDIA GROUP AND AMAZON PRIME PLATFORMS, AS WELL AS THROUGH AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION WORLDWIDE. SOME ROYALTIES AND STREAMING SALES RESULTED FROM THIS DISTRIBUTION.
2. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH MUSIC LISTENING SESSIONS INCLUDED BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 9 SESSIONS WERE PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH 6 MUSIC STUDENT AND SENIOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDED BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE OF THESE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTEND A LIVE CONCERT DURING WHICH MAESTRO MAULL COLLABORATED WITH THE NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY IN THE INTERACTIVE PORTION OF THAT PROGRAM.
3. INTIMATE AFTERNOON CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL: DISCOVER DJANGO - ON 3/20/22, WE PRESENTED A LIVE CONCERT AND MUSIC EXPLORATION FEATURING THE MUSIC OF DJANGO REINHARDT WITH MAESTRO MAULL AND THE STEPHANE WREMBEL BAND. 70 PATRONS ATTENDED THIS EVENT.
NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT COLLABORATION, PRORATED STAFF TIME TO DEVELOP AND ORGANIZE LEARN AT HOME/LEARN ONLINE RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Johnston Executive Director | Officer | 28 | $37,512 |
David A Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Reynolds President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rachel Weinberger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caitlin Haughey Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Head Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $25,005 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $230,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,220 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $847 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,641 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,021 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $313,668 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $56,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,954 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $134,441 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,412 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,515 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,514 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,979 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,438 |
| Office expenses | $5,862 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,800 |
| Travel | $1,113 |
| 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 | $1,327 |
| Insurance | $10,761 |
| All other expenses | $10,828 |
| Total functional expenses | $305,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,940 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $527,580 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $400 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,846 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,915 |
| 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 | $734,181 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,712 |
| 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 | $17,712 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,889 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $527,580 |
| 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 | $734,181 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Discovery Orchestra Inc has recieved totaling $70,099.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
F M Kirby Foundation Inc Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF SANDRA BROWN SHERMAN | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
Burgdorff Foundation Merritt Island, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $99 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Philharmonic-Symphony Society Of New York Inc New York, NY | $534,569,080 | $138,634,882 |
Philadelphia Orchestra Association Philadelphia, PA | $211,538,479 | $41,118,272 |
Pittsburgh Symphony Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $194,466,393 | $30,739,984 |
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Newark, NJ | $12,634,412 | $12,910,552 |
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $15,185,404 | $13,394,584 |
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Inc Rochester, NY | $20,757,567 | $7,702,051 |
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Inc New York, NY | $1,908,737 | $3,345,104 |
Musical Associates Of Central New York Inc Syracuse, NY | $3,413,784 | $4,180,183 |
Harrisburg Symphony Association Harrisburg, PA | $13,261,535 | $3,046,479 |
Allentown Symphony Association Inc Allentown, PA | $15,521,853 | $2,408,487 |
Albany Symphony Orchestra Inc Albany, NY | $12,413,747 | $2,273,007 |
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | $1,696,190 | $1,961,434 |