Maestra Music Inc is located in Sherman Oaks, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, 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. Maestra Music Inc 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, Maestra Music Inc generated $208.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $205.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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MAESTRA MUSIC, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION BASED IN NEW YORK THAT PROVIDES (CON SCH O) SUPPORT, VISIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY TO THE WOMEN AND NONBINARY PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE MUSIC IN THE MUSICAL THEATER INDUSTRY. MAESTRA ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH WOMEN AND NONBINARY PEOPLE HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS, VISIBILITY, AND CREATIVE IMPACT IN THE MUSICAL THEATER INDUSTRY. IN THIS FUTURE, AT LEAST HALF OF ALL MUSIC-RELATED THEATER JOBS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES ARE FILLED BY QUALIFIED WOMEN AND NONBINARY MUSICIANS, DECIDEDLY INCLUSIVE OF PEOPLE OF COLOR. THESE MUSICIANS ARE HISTORICALLY AND CONSISTENTLY UNDER-REPRESENTED IN MUSICAL THEATRE. BY DELIVERING ON OUR MISSION, WE WILL BE A CATALYST AND DRIVING FORCE TO HELP ACHIEVE GENDER EQUITY IN OUR BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DATABASE /WEBSITE:THE MAESTRA DIRECTORY IS A DATABASE THAT CONTAINS PROFILE PAGES FOR OVER 1,400 (400 ADDED DURING THE YEAR) WOMEN AND NONBINARY PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE WHO ARE SKILLED AND READY TO WORK IN THEATRICAL MUSIC DEPARTMENTS. THE DIRECTORY IS A FREE TOOL, AND ITS LISTINGS HAVE HELPED INDUSTRY MUSIC SUPERVISORS, CONTRACTORS, GENERAL MANAGERS, AND PRODUCERS FIND AND HIRE MORE MAESTRA'S FOR MUSIC JOBS. MAESTRA HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH MUSE: MUSICIANS UNITED FOR SOCIAL EQUITY TO CREATE A PARTNER DIRECTORY THAT WILL INCREASE VISIBILITY AND PROVIDE MORE INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS OF COLOR. A JOBS BOARD WAS RECENTLY ADDED TO THE WEBSITE AND IS VISIBLE EXCLUSIVELY TO (CON SCH O) DIRECTORY MEMBERS.MAESTRA'S WEBSITE HAD APPROXIMATELY 83,000 VISITORS DURING THE YEAR.
AMPLIFY 21:THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED AMPLIFY, ITS FIRST ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT. THE ONLINE EVENT TOOK PLACE IN A VIRTUAL VENUE AND WAS ATTENDED BY 1050 PEOPLE IN 26 COUNTRIES. THIS EVENT SHOWCASED SONGS, ARRANGEMENTS, AND MUSIC DIRECTION BY MEMBERS OF MAESTRA. THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED THE #GETTOWORK CAMPAIGN, A DATA-DRIVEN INITIATIVE POWERED IN COLLABORATION WITH NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS MUSE AND ASTEP. THIS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BUILT A WEBSITE HUB THAT ASKED THE COMMUNITY TO GET INFORMED AND GET INVOLVED IN THE MUCH-NEEDED CHANGE REQUIRED AS THEATERS AND MUSIC VENUES REOPEN POST-PANDEMIC.
WORKSHOPS:THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS TECHNICAL WORKSHOP SERIES, WHICH HAS GROWN FROM A MUSICAL DIRECTORS' TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN INTO A MONTHLY SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES THOUGHT BY ITS MEMBERS AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTORS INCLUDED FEMALES THAT WERE SHOWCASED AS EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS. THE APPROXIMATE ATTENDANCE FOR ALL OF THE TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT 2021 WAS 4,000
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Georgia Stitt Founding Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $200 |
Emily Grishman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Laura Ivey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $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 | $206,589 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $206,589 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,345 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $208,937 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,101 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,527 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,208 |
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 | $148,728 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,422 |
Office expenses | $37 |
Information technology | $6,786 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $1,754 |
Insurance | $2,923 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $204,951 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,861 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,828 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,338 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $110,027 |
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 | $110,027 |
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 | $110,027 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Maestra Music Inc has recieved totaling $7,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,000 |
Nina Abrams Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: WOMEN'SCULTURE &EDUCATION | $1,000 |
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National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc Santa Monica, CA | $144,766,278 | $73,681,549 |
Motion Picture Association Inc Sherman Oaks, CA | $108,255,897 | $67,676,468 |
Corporation Of The Fine Arts Museums San Francisco, CA | $25,314,782 | $33,204,233 |
Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences North Hollywood, CA | $47,799,821 | $32,981,149 |
National Association Of Music Merchants Inc Carlsbad, CA | $38,472,951 | $7,155,207 |
Alliance Of Motion Picture And Television Producers Sherman Oaks, CA | $33,962,250 | $11,765,275 |
Independent Film & Television Alliance Los Angeles, CA | $7,047,401 | $9,016,893 |
Academy Of Country Music Burbank, CA | $15,432,642 | $15,266,512 |
California Cable & Telecommunications Sacramento, CA | $2,703,069 | $3,132,593 |
National Association Of Television Program Executives Inc Studio City, CA | $2,616,816 | $974,629 |
Peter Britt Gardens Music And Arts Festival Association Medford, OR | $10,872,514 | $3,945,941 |
Printing Industries Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $16,013,664 | $1,627,597 |