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EIN 06-1072470

American Classical Orchestra (ACO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The American Classical Orchestra brings classical masterpieces to life through music performed on original instruments. We embellish the experience with education, history, symbolism and settings which make this music timeless.
Total revenues
$1,022,718
2023
Total expenses
$1,168,162
2023
Total assets
$67,974
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at ACO

Live performances returned for the 2021-2022 season after restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. In addition, Classical Music for Kids releaseda video production of "Peter and the Wolf". It was so well received ACO formed a partnership with WNET Groups Kids Media and Education Department, which sawthat "Peter and the Wolf" was posted on PBS Learning Media, where it is now available to schools across the country and can be seen worldwide.

Who funds American Classical Orchestra (ACO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fernwood FoundationGeneral Donation$454,000
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$155,000
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$149,750
...and 11 more grants received

Financials for ACO

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$938,173
Program services$83,305
Investment income and dividends$1,240
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,022,718
Data update history
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Howard Gilman Foundation
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $454,000 from Fernwood Foundation
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Alfred and Jane Ross Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
552 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
aconyc.org/ 
Phone
(212) 362-2727
Facebook page
AmericanClassicalOrchestra 
Twitter profile
@amerclasorch 
IRS details
EIN
06-1072470
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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