Armstrong Community Music School is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 01/2022, Armstrong Community Music School employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Armstrong Community Music School 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 01/2022, Armstrong Community Music School generated $838.1k 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 (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $860.4k during the year ending 01/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARMSTRONG COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OFFERS EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN THE JOYS OF MUSIC FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS, FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO ADULT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SCHOOL OFFERS INSTRUCTION IN VIRTUALLY EVERY MUSIC STYLE: CLASSICAL, JAZZ, AS WELL AS BLUES, FOLK AND A VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES FROM WORLD CULTURES. ACMS IS PRIVILEDGED TO PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE, YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS AT SAFEPLACE, CLASSES FOR THE STUDENTS AT THE TODOS JUNTOS LEARNING CENTER, AND SUPPORT FOR WE ARE THE CHORUS, A CHOIR FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACMS HOSTS THE AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER SATURDAY ACADEMY, THE TEXAS EARLY MUSIC PROJECT, TOSCA STRING QUARTER, AND THE AUSTIN JAZZ WORKSHOP. ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES SUCH AS MUSIC TOGETHER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, BIG VOICES FOR KIDS AGES 3-5, GROUP PIANO CLASSES CALLED MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS, AND INDIVIDUAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES IN PIANO, VOICE, AND NUMEROUS OTHER INSTRUMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $44,069 |
Martha Rochelle President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gabe Bruehl Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James Rader Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $240,867 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $265,553 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,564 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $506,420 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $331,716 |
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 | $838,136 |
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. | $53,717 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,223 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $465,460 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,903 |
Payroll taxes | $40,258 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,224 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,902 |
Office expenses | $36,846 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $77,720 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $717 |
Interest | $50,578 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,164 |
Insurance | $19,060 |
All other expenses | $8,783 |
Total functional expenses | $860,382 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,438 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,133 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,948 |
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 | $5,012 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,624,967 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $542,481 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,247,979 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,788 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,017 |
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 | $1,228,785 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $16,453 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,267,043 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $863,716 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,220 |
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 | $2,247,979 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Armstrong Community Music School has recieved totaling $70,731.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: HONORARY CONTRIBUTIONS | $21,100 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $17,054 |
Shield-Ayres Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Andrew S Roddick Foundation Inc Austin, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | $8,163 |
Kodosky Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
Prentice Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $243,662 |
Earnings | $20,883 |
Admin Expense | $2,947 |
Ending Balance | $261,598 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
James Dick Foundation For The Performing Arts Round Top, TX | $11,443,397 | $1,538,849 |
Suzuki Institute Of Dallas Dallas, TX | $1,326,376 | $1,015,482 |
Armstrong Community Music School Austin, TX | $2,247,979 | $838,136 |
Kids Who Care Inc Fort Worth, TX | $671,145 | $801,127 |
Barthelmes Conservatory Inc Tulsa, OK | $226,346 | $568,241 |
Austin Chamber Music Center Austin, TX | $391,345 | $543,096 |
Taos School Of Music Incorporated Taos, NM | $3,000,343 | $563,635 |
Art & Drama Centre Theatre Plano, TX | $0 | $350,681 |
Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $117,077 | $298,770 |
Ovation Academy Mc Kinney, TX | $32,203 | $301,490 |
Dance Arts Los Alamos White Rock, NM | $79,826 | $313,726 |
Oklahoma Music Educators Association Muskogee, OK | $135,662 | $236,159 |