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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.

Totals

Total revenue
$966,865
Total expenses
$1,320,011
Contributions and grants received
$248,952
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$611,609
Investment income
$1,653
Other revenue
$104,651
Total assets, end of year
$1,203,456
Total liabilities, end of year
$421,813
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$781,643
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$680,042
Management and general expenses
$623,107
Fundraising expenses
$16,862
Program service expenses (Part III)
$680,042

Program services were 51.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $248,952

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $0

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Tuition

    total $611,609 · related or exempt $611,609 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,653 · related or exempt $1,653 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $97,261 · related or exempt $97,261 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $7,390 · related or exempt $7,390 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $7,390

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $100,755 · program services $42,993 · management and general $56,091 · fundraising $1,671

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $757,394 · program services $323,187 · management and general $421,650 · fundraising $12,557

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $56,374 · program services $36,099 · management and general $19,706 · fundraising $569

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $29,000 · program services $0 · management and general $29,000 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $92,394 · program services $67,684 · management and general $24,188 · fundraising $522

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $13,405 · management and general $13,405

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $53,517 · program services $43,146 · management and general $9,129 · fundraising $1,242

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,652 · program services $0 · management and general $1,652 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $111,976 · program services $104,760 · management and general $7,216 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,786 · program services $6,755 · management and general $19 · fundraising $12

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $38,846 · program services $26,293 · management and general $12,553 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $11,807 · program services $0 · management and general $11,807 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Dues and Subscriptions

    total $1,972 · program services $0 · management and general $1,972 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Taxes, Licenses, and Fees

    total $716 · program services $0 · management and general $427 · fundraising $289

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $43,417 · program services $29,125 · management and general $14,292 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $861,332 · end of year $869,084

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,961 · end of year $1,961

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $4,049 · end of year $13,060

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $828,209

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $518,182

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $338,173 · end of year $310,027

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $7,670 · end of year $9,324

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $46,830 · end of year $378,396

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $31,767 · end of year $43,417

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,110,705 · end of year $752,058

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $23,883 · end of year $29,585

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The Washington Conservatory of Music provides exceptional musical learning & listening experiences for students and the community. Its vision is a community inspired and informed by the experience of music.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Washington Conservatory of Music (the "Conservatory") is a District of Columbia not-for-profit corporation that is an independent nationally-accredited community music school offering lessons, classes and special events for children and adults in the DC area.

  • Music Instruction; The Conservatory provides individual lessons for all ages and levels on piano, guitar, voice, string, wind, brass and percussion instruments, music theory, and composition. Other offerings include classes in various instruments & voice, early childhood music, and ensembles. Occasional seminars or master classes are offered.

    Expenses $450,435 · Revenue $768,359

  • Community Concert Series; The Conservatory provides between 8 and 15 community concerts each year with performances from renowned guests, artists and faculty members. In 2023-2024, a total of 9 concerts and events were provided for Washington, DC area residents with community support.

    Expenses $58,117 · Revenue $70,566

  • Tapestry Music Project; The Conservatory provides free music learning and listening experiences to students from underserved communities.

    Expenses $11,918 · Revenue $29,026

  • All Other - The Conservatory provides special programs, family concerts, children's concerts, off-site performances, and other program services.

    Expenses $159,572

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kathy Judd

    Officer - Executive & Artistic Director (former)

    Total calculated
    $90,564
    From this org
    $90,564
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Tobias Werner

    Director

    Total calculated
    $5,894
    From this org
    $5,894
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Dionne Laufman

    Director - Faculty Representative

    Total calculated
    $4,297
    From this org
    $4,297
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Virginia Ackerman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ndenisarya M Bregasi

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Elizabeth Currie-Edwards

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jolie Golomb

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Catherine Lee

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Silvia Massetti

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

  • Dudley Winthrop

    Officer - Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • Matthew Canzoneri

    Officer - Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Steven Spurlock

    Officer - Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Gloria Wang

    Officer - Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Andrew M Lee

    Executive Director, Ex-Officio

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
9 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202501059349302965

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