Boston Landmarks Orchestra Inc is located in Somerville, MA. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2022, Boston Landmarks Orchestra Inc employed 148 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Landmarks 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 12/2022, Boston Landmarks Orchestra Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATIONS CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PRESENT FREE ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS AS A MEANS OF BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AN ENRICHING OUR CITY. THE ORCHESTRA IS MADE UP OF SOME OF THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN THE REGION, AND PERFORMS FAMILIAR CLASSICS, NEWLY COMMISSIONED WORKS, AND NEGLECTED WORKS BY COMPOSERS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO INCREASING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO USING MUSIC AS A WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AND BRING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER. OUR SIGNATURE CONCERT SERIES TAKES PLACES OUTDOORS AT THE ICONIC HATCH MEMORIAL SHELL ON THE CHARLES RIVER, BUT WE ALSO PERFORM FREQUENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON AND SURROUNDING CITIES AND TOWNS, WITH A PATICULAR FOCUS ON UDERSERVED AREAS. THE ORCHESTRA HAS A STRONG HISTORY OF COLLABORATION ON AND OFF STAGE, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMED NINE FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS AND 17 CONCERTS IN NURSING HOMES. APPROXIMARELY 9,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS, AND APPROXIMATELY 375 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE NURSING HOME CONCERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Arthur Rishi Co-Executive | Officer | 40 | $84,487 |
Mary Deissler Co-Executive | Officer | 40 | $47,308 |
Laura Connors Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Gene Dahmen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Fiedler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David B Arnold III Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $247,829 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,028,270 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,214 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,276,099 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,081 |
Investment income | $2,126 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $929 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,284,385 |
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. | $131,795 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,820 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $420,947 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,468 |
Payroll taxes | $47,928 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $60,599 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $354,328 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,985 |
Office expenses | $15,564 |
Information technology | $12,461 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,130 |
Travel | $13,281 |
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 | $3,049 |
Insurance | $6,798 |
All other expenses | $32,153 |
Total functional expenses | $1,316,351 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,131,500 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,931 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,738 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,140,169 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,190 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,190 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,027,979 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,000 |
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 | $1,140,169 |