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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tax ID23-6392235

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,406,307

Expenses

$1,455,237

Mission

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute uses extraordinary music education through the pursuit of music excellence to inspire a strong sense of character, discipline, commitment, and community for our diverse student population.

About

The programs of the PYO provide music education and performance opportunities to students in the greater Philadelphia region. In the fiscal year 2017-2018, the PYO had the following program activities: Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (129 students), Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (98 students), Philadelphia Young Musicians Orchestra (65 students), Bravo Brass (24 students), Philadelphia Region Youth String Music (54 students). The PYO 2017-2018 performance schedule consisted of 5 PYO concerts, 4 PYAO concerts, 3 PYMO concerts, 7 Bravo Brass concerts, and 3 PRYSM concerts. In order to attract and retain the best student musicians, PYO offers a tuition financial aid program to students that demonstrate talent, but do not have the financial wherewithal to pay the full tuition. In 2017/2018, the orchestra provided financial assistance in the amount of $110,860.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The philadelphia youth orchestra uses extraordinary music education through”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The philadelphia youth orchestra uses extraordinary music education through the pursuit of music excellence to inspire a strong sense of character, discipline, commitment, and community for our diverse student population.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is PA.
  • As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is P O Box 41810, Philadelphia, PA, 19101.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 7 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$48,930.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1939.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $848,106 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $115,238 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.