The Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ Inc

Organization Overview

The Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ Inc is located in King Of Prussia, PA. The organization was established in 1993. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ 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, Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ Inc generated $750.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $663.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS STUDENTS ON THE ORGAN AND HOLDS CONCERT EVENTS, WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESTORATION OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN. TOURS OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN. SYMPOSIUM RESTORATION PROGRAM.


MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS ARE GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WANAMAKER ORGAN, FEATURING ORGAN CLASSICS AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. POPULAR MUSIC FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK IS PLAYED ON OUR WURLITZER ORGAN AND CLASSIC SILENT MOVIES ARE ACCOMPANIED FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT. 9 SPECIAL CONCERTS WERE HELD INCLUDING 1 VIRTUALLY, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE TWICE DAILY CONCERTS HELD MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, ATTENDED BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE.


MASTERCLASSES IN PIPE-ORGAN PLAYING ARE GIVEN TO TALENTED YOUNG PERSONS, FEATURING THE WANAMAKER ORGAN AS A TEACHING AND PRACTICE RESOURCE. 6 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE MUSIC PROGRAM.


OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ray Biswanger
President,ex. Director
$84,736
Colvin L Randall
Secretary
$0
Rudy Lucente
Treasurer
$0
Dennis Elwell
Director
$0
Bill Eads
Director
$0
Don Drury
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $56,198
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$661,485
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$717,683
Total Program Service Revenue$11,074
Investment income $13,831
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 $6,301
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $750,903

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ Inc has recieved totaling $417,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wyncote Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC PIPE ORGAN

$375,000
Sansom Foundation Inc

Bonita Springs, FL

PURPOSE: PROMOTION & REVITALIZATION OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN

$20,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$10,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$10,000
Arthur J Curtze Foundation

State College, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION

$2,000
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 12/09/20

$150
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