Music Forward
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-0583417
Organization Overview
Music Forward, operating under the name The Knights, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Knights employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knights 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 12/2023, Knights generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE KNIGHTS ARE A GRAMMY-NOMINATED ORCHESTRAL COLLECTIVE OF MUSICIANS THAT SHARE THEIR LOVE OF MUSIC-MAKING WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PERFORMANCES, RECORDINGS, AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THE KNIGHTS ARE DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE AND ELIMINATING BARRIERS BETWEEN AUDIENCES AND MUSIC. DRIVEN BY AN OPEN-MINDED SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE AND EXPLORATION, THEY INSPIRE LISTENERS WITH VIBRANT CONCERTS ROOTED IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITION AND A PASSION FOR ARTISTIC DISCOVERY. THE KNIGHTS TOUR ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, WITH ALTERNATE-YEAR INTERNATIONAL TOURS IN EUROPE.THE KNIGHTS ARE COMMITED TO NUTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC-LOVERS AND TO CONNECTING WITH INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AGES. THROUGH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, THE KNIGHTS ENGAGE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT SPAN INTRODUCTIONS TO ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO IN-DEPTH ENSEMBLE COACHING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE KNIGHTS ARE AN ORCHESTRAL COLLECTIVE, FLEXIBLE IN SIZE AND REPERTORY, DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE. THE ORCHESTRA OFFERS IN-PERSON MUSIC PROGRAMMING IN NEW YORK CITY AS WELL AS ON TOUR DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE KNIGHTS HAVE A 3-CONCERT SERIES AT CARNEGIE HALL, EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH WQXR CLASSICAL RADIO AND THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC VERY YOUNG COMPOSERS PROGRAM, AND A RESIDENCY AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL NURSERY SCHOOL IN NEW YORK CITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Graham Parker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Colin Jacobsen Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $88,594 |
Eric Jacobsen Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $73,690 |
Guillaume Cuvelier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Audrey Francis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Atkinson Special Orchestra Liaison | Trustee | 2 | $16,875 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $159,567 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $58,852 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $661,131 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $879,550 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $544,633 |
| Investment income | $16,911 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$12,367 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,428,727 |
| 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. | $377,003 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,727 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $171,659 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,645 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,434 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,710 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $444,105 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,781 |
| Office expenses | $14,185 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,275 |
| Travel | $89,954 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,860 |
| All other expenses | $2,207 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,519,000 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,401 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $200,841 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,327 |
| 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 | $70,758 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $772,171 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,258,498 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,545 |
| 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 | $15,545 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $617,986 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $624,967 |
| 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 | $1,258,498 |