irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0The Friends of the Mozartina's Academy conducted year-round music, theater and dance classes for area children and adults.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy Programs
Year-round music, theater, and dance classes for children and adults, including ballet, jazz, tap, aerial silks, and instrumental lessons
Community Performances
Free public performances by students on Main Street and at the Tarrytown Music Hall stage
Junior Theater Productions
Full-scale musical theater productions for students in grades 3–8, culminating in public performances
Rock Band Classes
Group instruction for students in grades 4 and up, focusing on rock repertoire and ensemble performance
Summer Vacation Camps
Themed one- and two-week camps in musical theater, circus arts, film-making, and storybook theater for ages 5–18
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Accessibility accommodations for performancesProvides accessibility features for venue attendees, including wheelchair-accessible seating on the orchestra level, three reserved parking spaces for disabled drivers, a sloped entrance (with assistance recommended), a unisex accessible restroom, and wheelchair access to dressing rooms with limited stage access due to stairs.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Circus arts summer camp and birthday partiesHosts a one-week circus arts summer camp for children ages 6–13 in collaboration with Westchester Circus Arts, featuring workshops in tightwire, aerial arts, acrobatics, tumbling, and juggling, culminating in a student showcase. Also offers circus arts and Broadway-themed birthday parties for children, led by professional performers and educators, including dance routines, aerial skills, and refreshments.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- School and community performance programsProvides live performances for thousands of schoolchildren in grades Pre-K to 12 from the tristate area at Tarrytown Music Hall, including matinee performances of Annie The Musical for school groups and presentations of professional productions for student audiences.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Year-round performing arts education and trainingOffers professional performing arts training in music, theater, dance, voice, and aerial silks to students of all ages through lessons, classes, masterclasses, school residencies, vacation camps, and special events. Programs include semester-long aerial silks classes for grades 1 and up, cello, double bass, drum, flute, guitar, harp, mandolin, and other instrumental performance classes at The Mozartina Conservatory, and circus arts workshops.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Youth theater productions with professional performersStages full-length professional musical productions such as Annie The Musical and The Addams Family, featuring Broadway and NYC performers alongside young performers ages 8–13 and local 5th to 12th graders. Productions are held at Tarrytown Music Hall and directed by Broadway professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.91M
Contributions & grants$525K11%
Program service revenue$3.97M81%
Investment income$143K3%
Other revenue$274K
expenses
Total expenses$5.01M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.50M
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.08M
Cash$2.50M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.70M
Net assets$2.38M
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +29.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Olsson | Executive Director | 40 | $118K |
| Karina E Ringeisen | Theater Manager | 40 | $80K |
| Amissa Rybak | Mem. Ambassador | 40 | $65K |
| Kevin Kearins | Dir of Arts Ed. | 50 | $61K |
| Gregory Jacquin | House Manager | 40 | $59K |
| Eva Castleton | Dir of Sponsorship | 50 | $58K |
board members · 6
- BERNARD LILLIS — Treasurer
- CAROL JENDRAS — Director
- HELEN RINGEISEN — Vice President
- KAREN LAPORTA — Director
- RAY ENDRENY — Secretary
- WHITNEY SINGLETON — President
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Angela Attia Partner — Professional aerial silks teacher who leads circus arts birthday parties.
- ArtsWestchester Network — Recognized by ArtsWestchester as a recipient of the 2025 Arts Award.
- ArtsWestchester Network — Recognized by ArtsWestchester with its second Arts Award in April 2025.
- Brianna Mae Partner — Professional aerial silks teacher who leads circus arts birthday parties.
- Chamber Theatre Partner — Partner performing arts company presenting live shows for students at the Music Hall.
- Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Partner — Partner performing arts company presenting live shows for students at the Music Hall.
- KJK Productions Partner — Co-presents a professional production of Annie The Musical with Tarrytown Music Hall.
- KJK Productions Partner — Collaborates with KJK Productions, founded by the Academy's Director, which has produced numerous theater productions and implemented after-school theater programs in Westchester County schools.
- Lauryn Ciardullo Partner — Professional Broadway performer and educator who leads song and dance birthday parties.
- Lefteris Gyro Partner — Hosts a reserved parking space for disabled drivers in front of its location at the corner of Broadway and Main Street.
- NY State Rep. MaryJane Shimsky Government — Supports the Tarrytown Music Hall Academy Arts Programs.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Government — Owns and operates the 1885 Tarrytown Music Hall, a building listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Partner — Hosts and supports the Music Hall Academy programs.
- Taste of China Partner — Hosts a reserved parking space for disabled drivers in front of its location at the corner of Main Street and Kaldenberg Place.
- The Paper Bag Players Partner — Partner performing arts company presenting live shows for students at the Music Hall.
- TheatreWorksUSA Partner — Partner performing arts company presenting live shows for students at the Music Hall.
- Westchester Circus Arts Partner — Collaborates to offer a one-week circus arts summer camp at Tarrytown Music Hall.
- Westchester Circus Arts Partner — Collaborates with Tarrytown Music Hall to offer circus arts summer camp, including providing instructors and curriculum expertise.
- Westchester Circus Arts Partner — Collaborates with The Music Hall to offer a circus arts summer camp
- former Wachovia Bank Partner — Hosts a reserved parking space for disabled drivers behind its location at the corner of Neperan Avenue and Broadway.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Ensemble-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: ensemble_based_learningBy using collaborative circus performance and ensemble-based activities, the organization builds teamwork, trust, and peer mentoring among youth, because group co-creation in the performing arts strengthens social-emotional skills and community belonging.
- Equitable Access Through Financial and Physical Designmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy removing financial barriers via free school residencies, scholarships, and pay-what-you-can policies, and by addressing physical access through slope-based design, the organization increases inclusion, because reducing structural barriers enables broader community participation in the arts.
- Professional-Youth Collaboration Modelmethodology: professional-youth_collaborationBy casting young performers alongside Broadway and NYC professionals in theater productions, the organization fosters high-quality artistic output while advancing youth development, because authentic professional integration builds skill, confidence, and career exposure.
- Student-Centered Arts Educationmethodology: student-centered_act_creationBy centering camper choice and self-expression in the creation of individualized circus performances, supported by instructor guidance, the organization deepens engagement and learning, because ownership of creative output enhances motivation and personal connection to the art form.