Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia

Organization Overview

Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1932. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia employed 284 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia 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, Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia generated $14.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC AND THE RELATED ARTS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SETTLEMENT'S BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS, TAUGHT BY HIGHLY CREDENTIALED AND DEDICATED FACULTY, HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL GOALS. SETTLEMENT OFFERS MORE THAN 10,000 WEEKLY SERVICES OF MUSIC AND ARTS INSTRUCTION IN MORE THAN 20 INSTRUMENTS, GROUP CLASSES, CHOIRS, CHAMBER GROUPS, JAZZ ENSEMBLES, ORCHESTRA, ARTS THERAPY, DANCE, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT, BOTH ONSITE AND ONLINE AT ITS SIX COMMUNITY BRANCH SITES, AND WITH MULTIPLE OFF-SITE PARTNERSHIPS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL HAS GROWN TO BECOME A LEADER IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS IT SERVES, IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AND IN THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL MOVEMENT. MEASURED BY BUDGET SIZE, ENROLLMENT, AND NUMBER OF BRANCHES, SETTLEMENT IS THE LARGEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN AMERICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SETTLEMENT'S FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM IS THE VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH UNDERSERVED CHILDREN GAIN ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOL ANNUALLY PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY $2.7 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS TO NEARLY 60% OF ITS STUDENTS. SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN RECRUITING AND RETAINING CREDENTIALED AND EXPERIENCED FACULTY. THIS FACULTY PROVIDES 10,000 WEEKLY MUSIC AND ARTS RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ALL THE COMMUNITIES THAT THE SCHOOL SERVES, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. SETTLEMENT EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 260 FACULTY, MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS OF MUSIC EDUCATORS IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM USES THE ARTS TO PREPARE 114 LOW-INCOME PRESCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM HAS A PROVEN RECORD OF SUCCESS, WITH PARTICIPANT'S SCHOOL READINESS SCORES THREE TIMES HIGHER THAN PEERS IN NON-ARTS ENRICHED PROGRAMS. 90% OF THE STUDENTS IN THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM QUALIFY FOR HEAD START FUNDING DUE TO FAMILY INCOME OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND ATTEND TUITION-FREE. THE INNOVATION AND QUALITY OF KALEIDOSCOPE HAS HELPED IT BECOME A NATIONAL MODEL OF ARTS-BASED PRESCHOOL EDUCATION. THE BUDGET FOR KALEIDOSCOPE IS OVER $1 MILLION, REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 13% OF THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$90,261
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$85,959
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,351,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,254,433
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $405,156
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,781,953
Total Program Service Revenue$5,907,689
Investment income $308,881
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,010
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $861,833
Net Income from Fundraising Events $192,990
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,877
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,057,233

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia has recieved totaling $779,560.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: MUSIC EDUCATION PATHWAYS

$290,000
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: MUSIC EDUCATION PATHWAYS

$290,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$51,373
$32,500
$23,800
Hilda & Preston Davis Private Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION SUPPORT

$20,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,705,651
Earnings$1,986,968
Admin Expense$60,000
Net Contributions$1,815,751
Other Expense$785,000
Ending Balance$11,663,370

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