Classics For Kids Foundation is located in Holliston, MA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Classics For Kids Foundation 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, Classics For Kids Foundation generated $103.3k 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 (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Classics For Kids Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $401,431. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHAPE POSITIVE FUTURES THROUGH MUSIC. BUILD SUSTAINABLE STRINGED INSTRUMENT MUSIC PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE BELIEVE THAT PLAYING A STRING INSTRUMENT CAN TRANSFORM A CHILD, GIVING THEM EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS THAT CAN HELP MAKE THEM MORE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE, TO HELP REALIZE THIS IDEAL WE SUPPORT STRINGS PROGRAMS SERVING KIDS AROUND AMERICA THROUGH MATCHING GRANTS FOR BEAUTIFUL NEW INSTRUMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul W Lowden President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jill Lenhardt Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Barry Kingston Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Georgia Godfrey Trustee/director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Seth Johnson Trustee/director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michelle M Horowitz Trustee/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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,547 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,452 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $102,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $730 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103,277 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $88,765 |
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 | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,496 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $469 |
Office expenses | $1,175 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,600 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $76 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,662 |
Total functional expenses | $163,440 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,008 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,983 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $34,000 |
Total assets | $246,028 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $53,358 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $192,670 |
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 | $246,028 |
Over the last fiscal year, Classics For Kids Foundation has awarded $60,493 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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KIRK VIOLIN PURPOSE: INSTRUMENT GRANTS | $54,493 |
SHAR PRODUCTS COMPANY PURPOSE: INSTRUMENT GRANTS | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Classics For Kids Foundation has recieved totaling $39,505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $15,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $9,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS | $8,000 |
Richard Henry And Kathryn Hood Harjes Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
The Tito And Sandra Tiberti Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dalton Schools Inc New York, NY | $268,184,018 | $87,154,384 |
Milton Academy Milton, MA | $512,730,465 | $105,004,685 |
Riverdale Country School Inc Bronx, NY | $247,467,239 | $82,826,277 |
Trinity Episcopal Schools Corporation New York, NY | $265,614,292 | $76,873,691 |
United Nations International School New York, NY | $95,948,249 | $80,239,931 |
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School New York, NY | $126,207,367 | $82,489,526 |
Poly Prep Country Day School Brooklyn, NY | $174,200,532 | $76,376,518 |
Saint Anns School Brooklyn, NY | $162,069,731 | $73,475,158 |
Spence School New York, NY | $416,454,517 | $72,977,566 |
Brunswick School Inc Greenwich, CT | $416,319,503 | $63,510,846 |
Buckingham Browne And Nichols School Cambridge, MA | $184,959,090 | $58,711,322 |
Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn, NY | $176,388,503 | $70,028,029 |