Cleveland Pops Orchestra

Organization Overview

Cleveland Pops Orchestra is located in Beachwood, OH. The organization was established in 1994. 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 08/2023, Cleveland Pops Orchestra employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Pops Orchestra 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 08/2023, Cleveland Pops Orchestra generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA, LED BY CONDUCTOR CARL TOPILOW, PERFORMS THE HIGHEST QUALITY SYMPHONIC POPS MUSIC TO ENTERTAIN AND ENRICH A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AN ENDURING APPRECIATION OF MUSIC, BOTH ENHANCING THE RICHNESS AND VIBRANCY OF NORTHEAST OHIO LIVING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MANY, THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA ACHIEVED NEW HEIGHTS IN 2023, INCLUDING: -OVER 35,000 PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO ATTEND OUR CONCERTS. FROM SEVERANCE HALL, CONNOR PALACE, AND FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS AROUND OUR REGION, THE POPS CONNECTS PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH THE MUSIC OF THEIR LIVES. -OVER 100 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS FROM NORTHEAST OHIO WERE EMPLOYED THROUGH THE POPS. AS A RESULT OF NEW PARTNERSHIPS FORMED WITH PLAYHOUSE SQUARE, LIVE NATION, THE CLEVELAND BALLET, THE CLEVELAND POPS WILL BE ADDING SEVERAL MORE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS IN THE UPCOMING SEASON. -NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED GUEST ARTISTS HAVE WOWED AUDIENCES, PLAYING MUSIC FROM BROADWAY, THE MOVIES, JAZZ, AND LIGHT CLASSICS. -SCHOOL CHILDREN LEARNED MOVEMENT, VOICE AND HOW TO PLAY MUSIC THROUGH OUR ACTUAL MUSIC PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, THEREBY GIVING THE NEXT GENERATION THE BEGINNING OF A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS. -OUR JEAN L. PETITT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROVIDED YOUNG ARTISTS PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA AND RESOURCES TOWARDS CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION. -YOUTH ENSEMBLES, INCLUDING THE CLEVELAND POPS YOUTH ORCHESTRA, PERFORMED WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. -THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA PERFORMED SEVEN CONCERTS WITH AN APPROXIMATE ATTENDANCE OF 15,000. SEVERAL RUN-OUT CONCERTS WERE PERFORMED, SPONSORED BY LOCAL CORPORATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ENTITIES, WITH SEVERAL THOUSAND IN ATTENDANCE.


-ACTUAL MUSIC ACTUAL MUSIC IS AN EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC AND DANCE. ACTUAL MUSIC PROVIDES EDUCATION, PARTICIPATION, LISTENING AND VISUAL EXCITEMENT TO THE YOUNG STUDENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH THE TOOLS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. THE ACTUAL MUSIC PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS SET BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCA OF THE ROCKIES WAS FORMED AND THE ACTUAL MUSIC PROGRAM WILL BE TAUGHT TO CHILDREN IN ESTES PARK, CO IN THE SUMMBER OF 2024. -THE CLEVELAND POPS YOUTH ORCHESTRA THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT, HAS ESTABLISHED THE CLEVELAND POPS YOUTH ORCHESTRA TO NURTURE AND TRAIN YOUNG MUSICIANS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH MUSIC. UNDER THE BATON OF CONDUCTOR CARL TOPILOW, YOUTH ORCHESTRA MEMBERS EXPLORE THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY, HOLLYWOOD, JAZZ, LIGHT CLASSICS, AND POPULAR SONGS. THE CLEVELAND POPS YOUTH ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS RECEIVE COACHING FROM MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA AND TEACHERS FROM THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT. THE MUSICIANS ALSO PERFORMED FOUR CONCERTS AND ONE PLAYING SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shirley Morgenstern
President &
$68,277
James M Stone
Chair
$0
Ann Marie Hawkins
Vice Chair
$0
Russell H Grindon
Treasurer
$0
Adrienne Stemen
Secretary
$0
Sandra M Boyd
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$14,820
Related organizations$0
Government grants $288,466
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$178,389
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$481,675
Total Program Service Revenue$615,284
Investment income $0
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 $1,096,959

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