Music Institute Of Chicago
Music Institute Of Chicago
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About this organization
Mission
Since our founding in 1931, the Music Institute has grown into one of the nation’s leading community music schools. The Music Institute provides accessible, high-quality music education through private and group instruction for thousands of students of all ages. We believe strongly that the arts contribute to vibrant, resilient communities and strive to reach individuals with music education where opportunities are limited.
About
EACH YEAR, THE MUSIC INSTITUTE DEMONSTRATES THIS COMMITMENT THROUGH THREE KEY AREAS:1) PROVIDING PERSONALIZED MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL. THE MUSIC INSTITUTE OFFERS TRADITIONAL AND SUZUKI METHOD INSTRUCTION, WITH PRIVATE AND GROUP CLASS OPPORTUNITIES IN PIANO, VOICE, STRINGS, WINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION, AS WELL AS JAZZ, AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC, CHAMBER MUSIC, MUSIKGARTEN, MUSICIANSHIP, ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL ENSEMBLES, SUMMER CAMPS, MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAMS, CHICAGO SUZUKI INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS, AND NATIONAL DUO PIANO FESTIVAL. OVER 500 MIC STUDENTS RECEIVED MORE THAN $300,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, OVER $150,000 IN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TO 30 FELLOWS IN THE ACADEMY, AN ELITE, PRE-COLLEGE TRAINING CENTER FOR ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. 2) INSPIRING MORE THAN 15,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AT NICHOLS CONCERT HALL, THE MUSIC INSTITUTE'S PREMIER PERFORMANCE VENUE AND LANDMARK BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN EVANSTON. THE ACOUSTICALLY PERFECT, 550-SEAT CONCERT HALL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE RENOWNED ARTISTS, AS WELL AS MUSIC INSTITUTE ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS. OVER 600 EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE HALL EACH YEAR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES, JAZZ ENSEMBLES, CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS, WORLD-CLASS LECTURES, AND FREE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENT PROGRAMS. 3) SERVING AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARTSLINK AND THIRD COAST SUZUKI STRINGS, MUSIC FOR LIFE, AND THE AROUND TOWN CONCERT SERIES. THESE EVENTS ARE OFFERED FREE OF COST TO PARTICIPANTS, AND COMBINED, THESE PROGRAMS EMBODY THE MUSIC INSTITUTE'S FOUNDING VISION TO FOSTER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUSIC LEARNERS AT ALL LEVELS, SERVING MORE THAN TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ANNUALLY AT SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, PERFORMANCE VENUES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS ACROSS CHICAGOLAND."
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Music institute of chicago ("institute") was incorporated in 1939 under the illinois general not-for-profit act. the mission of the institute is to provide the foundation for a lifelong engagement with music by: offering the highest quality music education for all ages and levels of ability; reaching individuals with music education where opportunities are limited; supporting lifelong musical learning in every community; building upon a proud tradition of developing the exceptional performer.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Provide the highest quality music education. reach individuals where opportunities are limited.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is IL.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 1702 SHERMAN AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 245 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$840,312.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1939.
- The organization pays $4,797,745 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $389,276 in fundraising expenses.
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