Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $770.9k
- Revenue
- $36.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Watertown, WI
- Founding
- 10/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-6092853
Organization Overview
Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc, operating under the name 1st Brigade Band, is located in Watertown, WI. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 1st Brigade Band 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 12/2021, 1st Brigade Band generated $36.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) per year over the past 7 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE DEDICATED TO "MAKING HISTORY LIVE" FOR AUDIENCES ACROSS AMERICA BY PERFORMING MUSIC OF AMERICA'S CIVIL WAR ERA ON ANTIQUE BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS, AND TO PRESERVE THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF THAT PERIOD BY COLLECTING AND RESTORING THOSE INSTRUMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HERITAGE MILITARY MUSIC FOUNDATION SPONSORS THE 1ST BRIGADE BAND. THE ORIGINAL 1ST BRIGADE BAND WAS FORMED IN 1864 AND SERVED WITH GENERAL SHERMAN DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. THE CURRENT 1ST BRIGADE BAND WAS FORMED IN 1964, COMMITTING TO TWO PRIMARY GOALS - TO RE-CREATE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE ALL ASPECTS OF THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY BRASS BANDS OF THE 1860S AND TO DO SO IN A MANNER THAT IS ENTERTAINING AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE MODERN AUDIENCE. ATTIRED IN PERIOD UNIFORMS AND GOWNS, THE BAND'S MUSICIANS, COLOR GUARD AND VIVANDIERES TAKE THEIR AUDIENCES BACK TO THE 1860'S AND BREATHES LIFE INTO HISTORY BY PERFORMING AUTHENTIC MUSIC ON ACTUAL ANTIQUE INSTRUMENTS. MUSICAL SELECTIONS ARE COMBINED WITH NARRATED ACCOUNTS, ANECDOTES, AND TALES OF THE TIMES. THE FOUNDATION HAS ACQUIRED AND MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF RARE ANTIQUE BRASS, WOODWIND AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, ONE OF THE FINEST, MOST EXTENSIVE PLAYING COLLECTIONS IN THE NATION. IT HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A FINE LIBRARY OF MUSIC SELECTED FROM THE BOOKS OF UNION AND CONFEDERATE BANDS AND FROM MANUSCRIPTS AND ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC OF THE PERIOD. THE BAND HAS RECORDED FIFTEEN VOLUMES OF HISTORIC MUSIC. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE HISTORICAL PROGRAMS, PARADES, CIRCLE CONCERTS, JOINT CONCERTS WITH SCHOOL BANDS AND PERIOD DANCES. CDC GUIDELINES, THERE WERE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethene Pitterle Vice-President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Luick Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
William Uffenbeck Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Steven Haw President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
William Edington Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Theresa Mueller Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,025 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,042 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,800 |
| Investment income | $31 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,120 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $617 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $36,681 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $399 |
| Advertising and promotion | $167 |
| Office expenses | $708 |
| Information technology | $3,725 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,656 |
| Travel | $3,506 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $97 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,918 |
| Insurance | $9,052 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $50,005 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $64,263 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $577 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,734 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,286 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $210,853 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $477,729 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $770,920 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,364 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,059 |
| 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 | $12,423 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $602,957 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $155,540 |
| 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 | $770,920 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Heritage Military Music Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $10,216.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wisconsin Humanities Council Madison, WI PURPOSE: RECOVERY GRANT IN SUPPORT HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING AND ORGANIZATION | $9,181 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: AGENT - INDIVIDUAL HH GRANT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
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