The Discovery Orchestra Inc

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 06/2023, Discovery Orchestra Inc employed 119 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 06/2023, Discovery Orchestra Inc generated $430.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $672.8k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

1."DISCOVER SAINT-SAENS ORGAN' SYMPHONY" PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION THIS INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL CONCERT - OUR 6TH FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION - WAS TAPED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE OF 600 PEOPLE ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 AT HAUSER AUDITORIUM AT THE PINGRY SCHOOL IN BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY. MAESTRO MAULL AND 91 ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS EXPLORED THE EXCITING "FINALE" FROM CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS' "SYMPHONY NO. 3." THE CONCERT FORMAT HELPS AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND VIEWERS NOTICE MORE MUSICAL DETAIL AND ENHANCE THEIR ENJOYMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE MUSIC. OUR PRODUCTION PARTNER WAS MIDNIGHT MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND NATIONAL BROADCASTS BEGAN VIA DISTRIBUTOR AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION IN THE SPRING OF 2023.


MUSICIANS FEES AND PRORATED STAFF TIME/OFFICE EXPENSE TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT OUR LIVE RADIO BROADCAST: DISCOVER THE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES, AND TO ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT COLLABORATION.


2.OTHER MEDIA PROGRAM PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION CONSIDERABLE STAFF TIME WAS SPENT CREATING, DISTRIBUTING AND/OR PROMOTING SIX MAJOR PROJECTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.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; 4) THE FINAL 10 MONTHS OF NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF OUR "DISCOVER THE FIREBIRD" PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAM; 5) THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE FOR THE INITIAL TEMPLATES OF OUR NEW GAME APP, "AHA! CLASSICAL; AND 6) A PROGRAM PROMOTION CAMPAIGN WITH PARTNER SOCIAL IMPACT STUDIOS. THE "FOUR SEASONS AND "FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC" PROGRAMS WERE IN THE 2ND YEAR OF THEIR RE-RELEASE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TWO TELEVISION RE-RELEASES AS WELL AS THE "FIREBIRD" PROGRAM WERE AVAILABLE ON THE PBS PASSPORT STREAMING PLATFORM. PAST DIGITAL PROGRAMS CONTINUED BEING DISTRIBUTED ON THE FILMS MEDIA GROUP AND AMAZON PRIME VIDEO PLATFORMS, AS WELL AS THROUGH AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION WORLDWIDE. SOME ROYALTIES AND STREAMING SALES RESULTED FROM THIS DISTRIBUTION. IN ADDITION TO SPECIFIC PROMOTION AROUND THE RELEASE OF OUR "DISCOVER SAINT-SAENS" TELEVISION PROGRAM (REFLECTED IN THE FIRST PROGRAM SERVICE AREA ABOVE), SOCIAL IMPACT STUDIOS WORKED ON GENERAL MEDIA PROGRAM PROMOTION AND OUR GAME APP DEVELOPMENT (REFLECTED IN THIS PROGRAM SERVICE AREA).


3.COMMUNITY OUTREACH - WE PARTNERED WITH EIGHT LOCAL STUDENT AND SENIORORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MUSIC LISTENING PROGRAMS FOR THESE GROUPS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, FOUR IN-PERSON SESSIONS WERE PRESENTED AT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS' LOCATIONS. TWO OTHER SESSIONS WERE PRESENTED TO MUSIC STUDENT PARTNERS VIRTUALLY. WE ALSO PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FOR FOUR OF THE OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTEND THE LIVE TAPING OF OUR "DISCOVER SAINT-SAENS" TELEVISION PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rachel Weinberger
President
$0
Susan Head
Secretary
$0
David A Williams
Treasurer
$0
Caitlin Haughey
Trustee
$0
Nadezhda Geniush
Trustee
$0
Patricio F Molina
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$25,542
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$251,592
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$327,134
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $533
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $6,355
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $430,124

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