Great American Songbook Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Great American Songbook Foundation Inc is located in Carmel, IN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Great American Songbook Foundation Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great American Songbook Foundation 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, Great American Songbook Foundation Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE BY CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ARCHIVE, MUSEUM & PROPERTY ACTIVITIES: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION OVERSEES THE SONGBOOK LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, A VAST AND GROWING RESOURCE CONTAINING RECORDINGS, ARRANGEMENTS, IMAGES, MEMORABILIA, PERSONAL PAPERS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THE 20TH CENTURY GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC. THE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES WAS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL ARTIFACTS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK'S CREATORS AND PERFORMERS FOR THE EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE FACILITY ALSO INCLUDES A REFERENCE LIBRARY AND STUDY SPACE FOR RESEARCHERS WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC AND THE CULTURE IT HAS INSPIRED. IN ADDITION, THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IS A MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL CENTER WITH ROTATING EXHIBITS DISPLAYING PIECES FROM THE ARCHIVES. AS A CULTURAL AFFILIATE OF THE LOS ANGELES-BASED GRAMMY MUSEUM, THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION IS AMONG A HANDFUL OF INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE THAT COLLABORATE ON EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, RESEARCH PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND MORE. THE FOUNDATION'S EVENTUAL GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A FREESTANDING SONGBOOK HALL OF FAME MUSEUM TO HOUSE ITS COLLECTIONS AND PRESENT INTERACTIVE EXHIBITIONS THAT CELEBRATE THE ONGOING IMPORTANCE OF POPULAR MUSIC.


EDUCATION/OUTREACH: THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED EFFECTIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO THE MUSIC AND COMPOSERS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK IN THE CONTEXT OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE ANNUAL SONGBOOK ACADEMY IS THE NATION'S ONLY MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS THAT IS DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY, HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS AND THE TIN PAN ALLEY ERA OF THE EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY. STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY APPLY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PERFORM UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF BROADWAY PERFORMERS, MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS FROM RESPECTED UNIVERSITY MUSIC AND THEATER PROGRAMS. TO ACCOMPANY ITS PHYSICAL COLLECTIONS AND ON-SITE PROGRAMMING, THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A ROBUST MENU OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND ONLINE RESOURCES INCLUDING DIGITAL EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS, VIDEO TOURS, ACTIVITY KITS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND MORE. THE FOUNDATION'S PERFECT HARMONY PROGRAM IS A MUSIC RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES CARE PARTNERS WITH APPROPRIATE GENERATIONAL MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE OLDER ADULTS IN SHARED EXPERIENCES. PERFECT HARMONY OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL AND MUSICAL ENGAGEMENT AND PROMOTES HOLISTIC WELL-BEING THROUGH MUSIC BY OFFERING MONTHLY VIDEO RESOURCES AND THEMED MUSIC ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SETTINGS. PERFECT HARMONY CONSULTS WITH A BOARDCERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST FOR EXPERT GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK ON ALL MUSICAL RESOURCES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$188,970
Related organizations$0
Government grants $291,011
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,180,629
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $306,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,660,610
Total Program Service Revenue$25,720
Investment income $72,454
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$234,446
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$82,623
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,441,715

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