Project Music is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Project Music employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Music 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 06/2023, Project Music generated $302.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $277.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION, INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT MUSIC HAS EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH BY QUADRUPLING THE SIZE OF OUR PROGRAM, EXPANDING TO REACH OVER 125 STUDENTS ACROSS FOUR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, INCLUDING THREE SCHOOLS AND A COMMUNITY CENTER. IN ADDITION, WE LAUNCHED OUR LEARN & EARN PROGRAM, A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT OFFERS IN-PROGRAM JOB TRAINING AND COMPENSATION TO ELIGIBLE STUDENT LEADERS WHO HAVE MAINTAINED A 3.0 GPA AND BEEN PART OF PROJECT MUSIC FOR TWO YEARS. OUR STUDENT LEADERS PERFORMED IN 20+ CONCERTS ACROSS THE STAMFORD COMMUNITY.AS PART OF OUR WHOLE-CHILD MODEL, WE'VE MADE SOME CHANGES TO OUR PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO OUR KING SITE, INTRODUCING MEAL-REPLACEMENT SNACKS, AND MAKING ACADEMIC TUTORING AVAILABLE TO EVERY PROJECT MUSIC STUDENT. OUR ADVANCED STUDENTS HAVE ALSO HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND INTENSIVE MUSICAL CAMPS ACROSS MICHIGAN, NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, AND MAINE, AND FOUR STUDENTS HAVE QUALIFIED FOR TRAVEL ABROAD TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.FINALLY, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, NOW TOTALING OVER 25 DIFFERENT PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENABLE OUR WORK AND HELP US SERVE THE COMMUNITY. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM HAIL FROM 26 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS ACROSS FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Morris Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Bromley-Seide Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fritz Chery Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Spalding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Cooney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ethan Schwartz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,650 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $244,499 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $288,149 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,689 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $302,839 |
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. | $11,378 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,940 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,040 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $86,162 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $29,073 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,368 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,203 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,048 |
Office expenses | $108 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,461 |
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 | $4,243 |
All other expenses | $364 |
Total functional expenses | $277,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,383 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,002 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $68,450 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $178,835 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,773 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $41,800 |
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 | $52,573 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,262 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $178,835 |