EIN 23-2654833

Astral Artists

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To discover the most promising classical musicians residing in the United States, assist their early professional development, and present their world class artistry to the community through concerts and outreach programs. Astral's mission is to empower outstanding emerging musicians to shape purposeful and sustainable careers that inspire, connect, and excite diverse audiences.
Also known as...
Astral Artistic Services
Total revenues
$815,774
2022
Total expenses
$913,780
2022
Total assets
$947,934
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Astral Artists

Career Guidance & Development: Early professional career services and mentoring for highly skilled classical musicians. Services also include contracting Astral roster artists to perform on other concert series, networking opportunities, entrepreneurial development, New York recitals, and collaborative concerts with other presenting organizations.
Education and Community Development Astral's Education and Community Engagement Programs (Classroom Classics and Community Classics) bring outstanding classical music to diverse audiences throughout the community. Classroom Classics: Astral artists work closely with students through educational residencies and in-school concerts. Community Classics: Astral artists perform concerts for senior citizen and special needs communities.
Philadelphia Concert Series: High profile performances in standard and contemporary repertoire in Philadelphia venues.

Who funds Astral Artists

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Presser FoundationAdvancement of Music$30,000
The Presser FoundationSpecial Projects$20,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$18,500
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Astral Artists

NameTitleCompensation
Lourdes Starr-DemersExecutive Director
Stefanie WakemanDirector of Community Partnerships
Dan ViscontiArtistic Director
Nicholas MastersManager of Institutional Advancement
Elysa DimauroManager of Artistic Production
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Astral Artists

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$620,162
Program services$114,161
Investment income and dividends$24,916
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$36,063
Net income from fundraising events$20,472
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$815,774

Form 990s for Astral Artists

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-02-19990View PDF
2018-062019-03-15990View PDF
2017-062018-01-19990View PDF
2016-062017-03-27990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Hassel Foundation
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Arthur Judson Foundation
November 24, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Hassel Foundation
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from The Presser Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1500 Walnut St 413
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Website URL
astralartists.org/ 
Phone
(215) 735-6999
IRS details
EIN
23-2654833
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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