irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $75KCHORAL ARTS:CHORAL ARTS PROGRAM INCLUDES A YOUTH CHOIR AND AN INTERGENERATIONAL AND A SLEEPAWAY CHOIR CAMP.
- #2 $30KEARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC PROGRAM (EC):EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG CHILDREN DEVELOP A LOVE OF MUSIC AND LEARN HOW TO EXPRESS IT. CLOSE INTERACTION BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT NUTURES CREATIVITY AND INDIVIDUALITY WHILE FOSTERING SELF-EXPRESSION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND IMAGINATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SINGING, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT, VIOLIN AND PIANO.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Music Program
Provides individual and small group instrumental and voice lessons for children ages 7-13, taught by teen volunteers mentored by professional musicians
Choir
Choral program including youth choir and intergenerational choir that performs at community, civic, and interfaith events
Composers of the Future
10-week composition workshop where selected students work with professional composers to write and orchestrate original music performed by professionals
Early Childhood Music Program
Offers music classes for children 1.5 to 7 years old, including Musikgarten for toddlers, early violin, and early piano instruction
Mentorship Training Program
Trains teen volunteers in leadership, classroom management, lesson planning, and character development while they teach younger students
Songcatchers Orchestra
Orchestra composed primarily of teen volunteers that performs at community events and festivals
Summer Music Program
Sleepaway choir camp and summer instrumental program providing immersive music education, art, drama, and character-building activities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 6 activities
- Deliver individual and small group instrumental lessonsProvides individual and small group instrumental music lessons for children ages 7–13, including one-on-one instruction delivered by teen volunteer teachers. Lessons are part of ongoing music education offerings.
- Extend music education through outreach partnershipsImplements the Songcatchers@ Program, which brings music education to partner sites beyond the main location, expanding access to underserved communities and increasing program reach.
- Operate advanced music ensembles for youthRuns an orchestra program for advanced music students and offers a 10-week musical composition workshop for selected students from the After-School Music Program. The workshop guides students in composing and orchestrating original music, culminating in a concert performance by professional musicians in early spring.
- Operate seasonal choir camp programsRuns a one-week sleepaway choir camp that includes chorus, instrumental instruction, art, drama, sports, and character-building activities, culminating in a concert and musical presentation. Adapted to virtual and single-day formats during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
- Provide affordable music education programs for children and familiesOffers high-quality music education, training, and enrichment programs for children and families in and around New Rochelle, NY, including early childhood music classes, instrumental instruction, and group ensembles. Programs run year-round and include structured classes from October to June for children ages 1.5 to 7, with curricula in singing, movement, violin, and piano.
- Provide youth mentorship and leadership training in music educationOffers a mentorship training program that prepares youth for leadership roles in classroom management and lesson planning under the guidance of professional musicians. The program emphasizes character development, teaching responsibility, reliability, patience, flexibility, and compassion.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Host annual recitals and community music eventsOrganizes and hosts two annual recitals (Mid-Winter and Spring), as well as community music pop-ups and public performances. Events are supported by volunteer operations and feature student ensembles and choirs.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate after-school and summer music programsRuns after-school and summer music programs for students in grades 1–5, including week-long music camps during summer and school breaks. Summer programs include daily snack and two 30-minute music lessons, serving children in the local community.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Run youth choir and choral arts programsOperates a choral arts program featuring a youth choir and seasonal choir camps, including virtual and in-person formats. The choir performs at community, civic, and interfaith events such as holiday lighting ceremonies, the Concert for Peace, and local music festivals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$393K
Contributions & grants$315K80%
Program service revenue$73K19%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$359K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash$67K
Investments$0
Liabilities$87K
Net assets$-562
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +80.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ULYSSES TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1K |
board members · 9
- CORALIE GALLET — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 1/2024)
- FRANK DIMARCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER LANSER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- KAREN SELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KARENANN CARTY — PRESIDENT
- LORA GRANTCHAROVA — TREASURER (AS OF 10/2023)
- RENEE M BARON — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSEMARIE CASTELLANO — VICE PRESIDENT
- SR PATRICIA SCHIFINI OSU — SECRETARY
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- City School District of New Rochelle Government — Aligns program calendar with the City School District of New Rochelle.
- Foundations, corporations, community organizations, government agencies, and local partners Partner — Organizations and agencies that provide financial and in-kind support enabling Songcatchers to deliver music education and scholarships.
- Mount Pleasant Cottage School Partner — Host site for the Songcatchers@ Program.
- NR High School Orchestra Partner — Source of initial volunteer musicians who formed the core of the Songcatchers Orchestra.
strategies · 2
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.
- Mentorship-Based Youth Development Through Musicmethodology: mentored-youth-instructorsBy pairing youth instructors with mentorship from professional musicians, the program develops leadership, teaching capacity, and musical skill in young people, because structured mentorship fosters growth in confidence, responsibility, and artistic ability. This model produces sustainable peer-led music education and deepens engagement through intergenerational collaboration.
- Music Education as a Tool for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: music-for-personal-and-academic-developmentBy integrating music education with personal and academic development, the organization builds self-esteem, cognitive skills, and social-emotional competencies because artistic expression provides a unique pathway to confidence and learning. This approach treats music not just as skill-building but as a developmental intervention.