The Harmony Project
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-4856236
Organization Overview
The Harmony Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Harmony Project employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Harmony Project 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 06/2021, Harmony Project generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HARMONY PROJECT IS AN AWARD-WINNING RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAM THAT TARGETS AT-RISK YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES. WE PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ON-GOING YEAR-ROUND MUSIC LESSONS AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HARMONY PROJECT PROVIDES CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH A RIGOROUS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING INSTRUMENTS, WEEKLY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, FIELD TRIPS TO CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS, AND A RANGE OF SUPPORTING RESOURCES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO STUDENTS. A VAST MAJORITY OF PARENTS REPORT IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR CHILDRENS GRADES, BEHAVIOR, MOOD, AND HEALTH SINCE JOINING THE PROGRAM. COLLEGE ATTENDANCE IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ITS GRADUATES. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ALSO ASSIST HARMONY PROJECT IN ITS MISSION BY DONATING SPACE AND FACILITIES FOR MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, HARMONY PROJECTS STUDENTS WERE INSTRUCTED VIA INTERNET DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, BUT IN-PERSON MUSIC TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN BE RE-STARTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN JUNE 2022, WITH THE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS DONATING REHEARSAL SPACE TO HARMONY PROJECTS STUDENTS ONCE AGAIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Myka Miller Executive Director | 40 | $152,019 | |
Natalie Jackson Associate Director | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
Howard Banchik Chairperson Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Plutsky PHD Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Edwards Chairperson Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $237,254 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,303,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,864 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,541,081 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,826 |
| Investment income | $16,660 |
| 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 | $3,625,006 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $241,683 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $302,019 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,893 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,484,302 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $160,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,738 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,806 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $121,754 |
| Information technology | $20,929 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $119,912 |
| Travel | $14,492 |
| 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 | $49,899 |
| Insurance | $37,216 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,725,949 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $803,077 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $90,967 |
| 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 | $700 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $65,544 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,069 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $373,644 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,040 |
| Total assets | $1,470,241 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,844 |
| 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 | $864,660 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $896,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $573,737 |
| 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 | $1,470,241 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Harmony Project has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rc Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
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