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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rachel Weinberger President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Head Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David A Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caitlin Haughey Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadezhda Geniush Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricio F Molina Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $123,204 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,043 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $183,190 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,844 |
Other employee benefits | $23,928 |
Payroll taxes | $23,241 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,748 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,050 |
Office expenses | $9,933 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,200 |
Travel | $4,477 |
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 | $15,756 |
All other expenses | $19,648 |
Total functional expenses | $672,802 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,312 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $213,357 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
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 | $1,243 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,248 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $95,000 |
Total assets | $505,660 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,378 |
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 | $1,491 |
Total liabilities | $31,869 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $249,871 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $223,920 |
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 | $505,660 |