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EIN 46-2483315

El Sistema USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Durham
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
Description
To support and grow a nationwide movement of programs inspired by El Sistema to effect social change through music for children with the fewest resources and the greatest need. To teach transformational life-skills to socio-economically disadvantaged youth in Virginia, using music study and ensemble performance. Music lessons and performance. Programmatic activities.
Also known as...
National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs
Total revenues
$240,424
2023
Total expenses
$257,362
2023
Total assets
$52,756
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at El Sistema USA

To support programs in their inception through funding, group learning, and mentorship as well as providing organizational and programmatic support. The program encourages the acquisition of new donors and promotes financial sustainability through the creation of innovative campaigns, events or partnerships in order to teach transformational life skills to socio-economically disadvantaged youth using music study and ensemble performance.

Grants made by El Sistema USA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra SocietyFunding for Organization$20,000
Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO)Funding for Organization$15,000
Northeast Community CenterFunding for Organization$15,000
...and 9 more grants made

Who funds El Sistema USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$74,500
The Meredith and Rosemary Willson CharitGeneral Operating Support$15,000
Deborah K Holmes Family Foundation Uad 01 / 04 / 21 Van Erben Gosse TteeCharitable Gift$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at El Sistema USA

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth MoulthropExecutive Director$95,000
Angelica Cortez$45,000

Financials for El Sistema USA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$162,254
Program services$76,570
Investment income and dividends$87
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$1,513
Total revenues$240,424

Form 990s for El Sistema USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-02-28990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-10-29990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Leadership MusicNashville, TN$613,612
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Angel StreetCordova, TN$480,568
Boise Rock SchoolBoise, ID$508,653
East Lake Expression EngineChattanooga, TN$382,957
Project 440Philadelphia, PA$340,287
We Amplify VoicesColumbus, OH$839,313
The ResidencySeattle, WA$686,378
FAME-Foundation for The Advancement of Music & EducationUpper Marlboro, MD$766,379
Guitars in the ClassroomSan Diego, CA$1,057,247
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Oregon Community Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Jim and Mary Barnes Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4721 Emperor Blvd Suite 130
Durham, NC 27703
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
County
Durham County, NC
Website URL
elsistemausa.org/ 
Phone
(919) 451-0077
IRS details
EIN
46-2483315
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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