American Symphony Orchestra League
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $6.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 05/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7300636
Organization Overview
American Symphony Orchestra League, operating under the name League Of American Orchestras, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, League Of American Orchestras employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. League Of American Orchestras 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 06/2021, League Of American Orchestras generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, League Of American Orchestras has awarded 387 individual grants totaling $11,139,985. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, SUPPORT THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE IT, AND CHAMPION THE CONTRIBUTIONS THEY MAKE TO THE HEALTH AND VIBRANCY OF COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE DELIVERS A RANGE OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND COHORT-BASED PROGRAMS. IT ALSO OPERATES GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN INNOVATION AND IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ORCHESTRA STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, MUSICIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS CAN ACQUIRE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND NETWORKS THAT ARE VITAL TO THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD. THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND MID WINTER MANAGERS MEETING OFFER ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE PROVIDING A FORUM TO DISCUSS EMERGING ISSUES AND TRENDS, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND MODEL POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO FIELD-WIDE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ORCHESTRAS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH UPDATES AND NEWS ABOUT THE FIELD; DEVELOPS STRATEGIC MESSAGING ABOUT THE PUBLIC VALUE OF ORCHESTRAS FOR USE NATIONALLY AND BY ORCHESTRAS LOCALLY; FURNISHES FIELD-WIDE DATA AND CONTEXT TO JOURNALISTS; AND PROVIDES MEDIA RELATIONS GUIDANCE TO ORCHESTRAS NATIONWIDE.
MEMBER SERVICES: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES SOME 2,000 MEMBERS WITH EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIELD, INCLUDING TRENDS, OPEN POSITIONS, NEW APPOINTMENTS, AND THE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE NATION'S ORCHESTRAS. SERVICES TO MEMBERS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE ON OPERATIONS, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOPICS THAT SUPPORT THE CAPACITY OF ORCHESTRAS TO DELIVER ON MISSION. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY, A CONFIDENTIAL SPACE WHERE THEY CAN SHARE THEIR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND LEARN ABOUT BEST PRACTICES THROUGHOUT THE FIELD.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE EQUIPS ORCHESTRAS WITH INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO FUEL INNOVATION AND PROVIDES THE DATA AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE KEY DECISIONS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS, ANALYZES, AND DISSEMINATES A RANGE OF SURVEYS-FROM QUICK QUESTIONS FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC ISSUES, TO ANNUAL, IN-DEPTH STUDIES.ADVOCACY: THE LEAGUE REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE ORCHESTRA FIELD; DISTRIBUTES UPDATES ON PENDING LEGISLATION, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL ACTION; AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ORCHESTRAS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY.
LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE DELIVERS A RANGE OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND COHORT-BASED PROGRAMS. IT ALSO OPERATES GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN INNOVATION AND IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ORCHESTRA STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, MUSICIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS CAN ACQUIRE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND NETWORKS THAT ARE VITAL TO THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD. THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND MID WINTER MANAGERS MEETING OFFER ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE PROVIDING A FORUM TO DISCUSS EMERGING ISSUES AND TRENDS, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND MODEL POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO FIELD-WIDE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ORCHESTRAS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH UPDATES AND NEWS ABOUT THE FIELD; DEVELOPS STRATEGIC MESSAGING ABOUT THE PUBLIC VALUE OF ORCHESTRAS FOR USE NATIONALLY AND BY ORCHESTRAS LOCALLY; FURNISHES FIELD-WIDE DATA AND CONTEXT TO JOURNALISTS; AND PROVIDES MEDIA RELATIONS GUIDANCE TO ORCHESTRAS NATIONWIDE.
MEMBER SERVICES: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES SOME 2,000 MEMBERS WITH EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIELD, INCLUDING TRENDS, OPEN POSITIONS, NEW APPOINTMENTS, AND THE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE NATION'S ORCHESTRAS. SERVICES TO MEMBERS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE ON OPERATIONS, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOPICS THAT SUPPORT THE CAPACITY OF ORCHESTRAS TO DELIVER ON MISSION. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY, A CONFIDENTIAL SPACE WHERE THEY CAN SHARE THEIR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND LEARN ABOUT BEST PRACTICES THROUGHOUT THE FIELD.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE EQUIPS ORCHESTRAS WITH INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO FUEL INNOVATION AND PROVIDES THE DATA AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE KEY DECISIONS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS, ANALYZES, AND DISSEMINATES A RANGE OF SURVEYS-FROM QUICK QUESTIONS FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC ISSUES, TO ANNUAL, IN-DEPTH STUDIES.ADVOCACY: THE LEAGUE REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE ORCHESTRA FIELD; DISTRIBUTES UPDATES ON PENDING LEGISLATION, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL ACTION; AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ORCHESTRAS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Rosen President/ceo (outgoing) | Officer | 37.5 | $298,723 |
Heather Noonan VP Advocacy | Officer | 37.5 | $190,577 |
Simon Woods President/ceo (incoming) | Officer | 37.5 | $178,445 |
Celeste Wroblewski VP Marketing And Comm. | Officer | 37.5 | $173,372 |
Karen Yair VP Knowledge Learning | Officer | 37.5 | $171,044 |
Marc Martin Senior Director Of Finance | Officer | 37.5 | $114,568 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Three Spot Media Llc It Consultant | 6/29/20 | $261,504 |
W4 Sight Llc Project Manager For Technology Implement | 6/29/20 | $161,225 |
Three Spot Media Llc It Consultant | 6/29/20 | $261,504 |
W4 Sight Llc Project Manager For Technology Implement | 6/29/20 | $161,225 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,816,084 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,041,188 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,747,731 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,373 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,605,003 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $263,509 |
| Investment income | $40,400 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $6,931,089 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $864,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $85,450 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,555,422 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $295,297 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,970,387 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,764 |
| Other employee benefits | $311,799 |
| Payroll taxes | $282,354 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $88,488 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,766 |
| Fees for services: Other | $758,287 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $225,911 |
| Information technology | $319,293 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $453,422 |
| Travel | $1,619 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,130 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $118,075 |
| Insurance | $13,424 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,240,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $813,181 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,129,336 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $116,395 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $105,346 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $831,460 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,574,746 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,219,178 |
| Total assets | $11,789,942 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $152,277 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $401,796 |
| 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 | $432,217 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,217,505 |
| Total liabilities | $4,203,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $877,423 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,708,724 |
| 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 | $11,789,942 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Symphony Orchestra League has awarded $1,729,000 in support to 100 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: WOMEN COMPOSING INITIATIVES | $52,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: WOMEN COMPOSING INITIATIVES | $52,000 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: FUTURE'S FUND GRANT | $40,000 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: FUTURE'S FUND GRANT | $40,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: FUTURE'S FUND GRANT | $30,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: FUTURE'S FUND GRANT | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that American Symphony Orchestra League has recieved totaling $2,449,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE CATALYST PROGRAM, TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS | $1,050,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE CATALYST PROGRAM, TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS | $1,050,000 |
The Wallace Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LEAGUE AS A COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER. | $100,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,298,706 |
| Earnings | $902,736 |
| Other Expense | $185,000 |
| Ending Balance | $5,016,442 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Advertising Research Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,084,927 | $8,623,968 |
The International Coalition Of Historic Ite Museums Of Conscience New York, NY | $2,572,354 | $8,768,933 |
Theatre Communications Group Inc New York, NY | $7,458,021 | $6,461,267 |
The Broadway League Inc New York, NY | $17,394,373 | $2,874,492 |
American Symphony Orchestra League New York, NY | $11,789,942 | $6,931,089 |
Video Advertising Bureau Inc New York, NY | $5,863,677 | $6,614,761 |
Opera America Inc New York, NY | $21,495,082 | $5,690,929 |
American Institute Of Graphic Arts New York, NY | $6,026,446 | $3,684,558 |
American Numismatic Society New York, NY | $59,393,840 | $7,804,427 |
College Art Association Of America Inc New York, NY | $11,184,804 | $5,238,547 |
Authors Guild Inc New York, NY | $3,070,324 | $4,065,324 |
Boston Society Of Architects Treasurers Office Boston, MA | $12,418,866 | $3,237,658 |