American Orff-Schulwerk Association
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $428.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Mayfield Hts, OH
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 31-1110361
Organization Overview
American Orff-Schulwerk Association is located in Mayfield Hts, OH. The organization was established in 1991. 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, American Orff-Schulwerk Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Orff-Schulwerk Association 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, American Orff-Schulwerk Association generated $428.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF AMERICAN ORFF-SHULWERK ASSOCIATION IS TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF ORFF-SCHULWERK AND PROMOTE ITS WIDESPREAD USE; TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS; AND TO INSPIRE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF ALL LEARNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO AOSA MEMBERSHIP TO EXPAND THE TEACHING OF THE CREATIVE MUSIC AND MOVEMENT APPROACH DEVELOPED BY CARL ORFF AND GUNILD KEETMAN. PRESENTED ANNUALLY IN NOVEMBER, THE CONFERENCE HISTORICALLY SERVES MORE THAN 1,000 REGISTRANTS ATTENDING 120+ WORKSHOPS,PRESENTATIONS, AND PERFORMANCES. CONFERENCE ATTENDEES MAY ALSO VISIT MUSIC EDUCATION VENDORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RELATING TO ORFF SCHULWERK. THE FYE 2022 AOSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN KANSAS CITY, MO. AOSA PROVIDES DIGITAL/VIRTUAL TRAINING AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE NEWLY DEVELOPED AOSA APP AND AOSA WEBSITE. AOSA IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES THAT RESPECT, AFFIRM, AND PROTECT THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF ALL.
RESEARCH GRANT THE RESEARCH GRANT ENCOURAGES RESEARCH IN VARIED APPLICATIONS OF ORFF SCHULWERK, PROMOTING THE ORFF SCHULWERK PHILOSOPHY AND PROCESS. AWARDS UP TO 8,000 MAY BE GRANTED FOR SELECTED RESEARCH PROPOSALS. RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP GRANT THE RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP GRANT ENCOURAGES COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS BETWEEN A SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER AS THE PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR/TEAM LEADER AND A UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCHING TEACHER. AOSA DIVERSITY OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES UP TO 1,400 FUNDING FOR A PERSON OF A DIVERSE BACKGROUND TO ATTEND THE AOSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE TRAINING IN ORFF SCHULWERK.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 CHAPTERS, THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ORFF SCHULWERK. THESE 250+ ANNUAL WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED BY APPROVED AOSA MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, AOSA PROVIDES ENDORSEMENT TO MORE THAN 50 CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND AOSA CHAPTERS. A STANDING AOSA-APPROVED CURRICULUM AND AOSA-SANCTIONED INSTRUCTORS ARE USED BY THESE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE MEMBERSHIP RECEIVES CONSISTENT AND EQUAL TRAINING IN THE APPROACH WHICH CAN ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AOSA CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE THREE LEVELS OF CURRICULUM. AOSA ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS ACCESS TO A RESOURCE LIBRARY CONTAINING VARIOUS RECORDINGS, ARTICLES, LESSON PLANS,AND RESOURCES RELATING TO TEACHING ORFF SCHULWERK IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. THROUGH SEVERAL ENDOWMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MONIES, GRANTS ARE OFFERED TO AOSA MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ATTENDANCE AT LEVELS COURSES OR INTERNATIONAL ORFF SCHULWERK TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INSTRUMENT PURCHASE FOR THE CLASSROOM USE, AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. FINALLY, AOSA CHAPTERS QUALIFY FOR GRANTS RELATING TO THEIR GROWTH AND NEEDS IN PRESENTING THE SCHULWERK IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
PUBLICATIONS BY THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION PROVIDE ON-GOING MATERIALS, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE ORFF SCHULWERK APPROACH TO MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EDUCATION. THE PRINT PUBLICATION, THE ORFF ECHO IS A QUARTERLY JOURNAL DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE SCHULWERK. REVERBERATIONS IS A BI-MONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER CONTAINING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY USE. A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, THE AOSA ESSENTIALS, KEEPS MEMBERS INFORMED OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHILE THE AOSA WEBSITE/APP/SOCIAL MEDIA OFFERS TIMELY AND RELEVANT INFORMATION TO MEMBERSHIP AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY REGARDING ORFF SCHULWERK AND MUSIC EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL STAND-ALONE PUBLICATIONS ARE ALSO PRODUCED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROMOTING ORFF SCHULWERK TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carrie Barnette Frmr Exec Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $97,842 |
Tiffany English Current Exec | Officer | $0 | |
Michelle Przybylowski President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Southard Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Ware VP - Diversi | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Betty Sebring Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,895 |
| Investment income | $5,874 |
| 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 | $2,944 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $428,752 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,411 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,876 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $95,108 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,162 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,546 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,991 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,184 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $38,379 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,345 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $27,725 |
| Insurance | $11,368 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $499,531 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,305 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,065 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,825 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,199,900 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $27,725 |
| Other assets | $2,100 |
| Total assets | $1,359,320 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,737 |
| Grants payable | $6,064 |
| 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 | $40,107 |
| Total liabilities | $48,908 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,310,412 |