irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.56MTHE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC:THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC IS A REHEARSAL, RECORDING, EDUCATION, AND PERFORMANCE FACILITY FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN. SINCE ITS OPENING IN 2011, OVER 600 ENSEMBLES, INCLUDING 59 ORCHESTRAS, 55 VOCAL AND OPERA GROUPS, AND 500 CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS REPRESENTING OVER 40,000 MUSICIANS HAVE RENTED OVER 35,000 HOURS OF TIME IN THE CENTER'S SIX SPACES. IN ADDITION, THE ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE'S AND ST. LUKE'S CHAMBER ENSEMBLE USE THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS, LIVE-STREAMED CONCERTS, AND REHEARSAL. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 2,500 WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCES, 200 FILM, BROADWAY CAST, AND OTHER RECORDINGS, 50 EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND OVER 225,000 VISITORS IN ALL TO THE DIMENNA CENTER SINCE ITS OPENING.
- #2 $1.10MEDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:WITH THE BELIEF THAT PARTICIPATION IN MUSIC STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES, OSL OFFERS MUSIC PROGRAMS AND INTERACTION WITH WORLD-CLASS OSL MUSICIANS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE IN- AND AFTER-SCHOOL INTENSIVE ORCHESTRAL ENSEMBLE CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN THE CLINTON NEIGHBORHOOD OF MANHATTAN, MOST OF WHOM ARE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH, AS A WAY TO DEVELOP MUSICAL, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS; FREE COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).AND THE DIMENNA CENTER; AND FREE SCHOOL CONCERTS FOR 10,000 NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLCHILDREN ANNUALLY, FEATURING WORKS BY COMPOSERS OF COLOR; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NYC MUSIC AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS; AND A PRE-PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, IN WHICH ADVANCED STUDENTS FROM MUSIC CONSERVATORIES ARE MENTORED BY OSL MUSICIANS AND PRESENTED IN OUR YOUNG ARTIST SERIES AT THE DIMENNA CENTER.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber Music Mentorship Program
Professional development program for advanced, graduate-level musicians that includes workshops and coachings led by OSL musicians to prepare them for careers in chamber music and community engagement.
DeGaetano Composition Institute
Week-long program supporting emerging composers through the development of new works for chamber orchestra, named in honor of composer Robert DeGaetano.
Free School Concerts
Annual concerts designed for young audiences, providing free live orchestral experiences to thousands of New York City schoolchildren, often their first exposure to classical music.
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music
Acoustically optimized facility in Midtown Manhattan offering rehearsal, recording, education, and performance spaces to over 600 ensembles and 40,000 musicians since 2011.
Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's (YOSL)
After-school instrumental music program for violin, viola, and cello students in grades 2 and up from public schools in Hell’s Kitchen, offering group classes, ensemble participation, and performance opportunities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Hosts annual Bach Festival and specialized concert seriesHosts an annual Bach Festival at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall each June, featuring weekly performances of Baroque masterpieces by Orchestra of St. Luke’s and guest artists. Also produces the Visionary Sounds Series at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, highlighting innovative compositions and fresh interpretations of classical works.
- Produces and presents chamber music and orchestral performancesPresents over 70 annual concerts across New York City and the tri-state area, including curated orchestral programs at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Caramoor Summer Festival, and other venues, featuring world-renowned guest conductors, soloists, and ensembles. Programs include classic works, lesser-known repertoire, and innovative interpretations of classical traditions.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operates The DiMenna Center for Classical MusicOperates a state-of-the-art rehearsal, recording, education, and performance facility in Midtown Manhattan established in 2011. The center serves over 600 ensembles and 40,000 musicians annually, offering acoustically optimized spaces rented for over 35,000 hours per year, and has hosted over 2,500 world premieres, 200 film and Broadway cast recordings, and 225,000 visitors since opening.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Presents educational and community-focused concertsProvides free live classical music concerts for over 10,000 New York City schoolchildren annually, often serving as their first live orchestral experience, with programming that includes works by composers of color. Also hosts free community performances in all five boroughs and at The DiMenna Center, reaching thousands of local residents, families, and students.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produces live-streamed and digital concert contentProduces live-streamed musical performances to expand access for remote audiences beyond in-person events, increasing reach and engagement with classical music programming.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and mentorship for musicians and educatorsOffers professional development programs for music and classroom teachers in New York City and runs a pre-professional mentorship initiative that pairs advanced conservatory students with Orchestra of St. Luke’s musicians, culminating in public performances through the Young Artist Series at The DiMenna Center.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Runs youth music education and after-school programsOffers intensive in- and after-school instrumental instruction in violin, viola, and cello for approximately 150 students from public schools and community organizations in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton neighborhood, most of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. Provides twice-weekly group classes, ensemble training, and student concerts including recitals, chamber music, and premieres of original works.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.63M
Contributions & grants$7.38M58%
Program service revenue$3.60M28%
Investment income$587K5%
Other revenue$1.06M
expenses
Total expenses$11.39M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$6.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.67M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$23.62M
Liabilities$556K
Net assets$46.12M
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +44.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JAMES ROE | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $331K |
| DAVID WEBBER | VICE-PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ADMIN. | 40 | $202K |
| ALICIA BENOIST | VICE-PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $175K |
| VALERIE BRODERICK | VICE-PRESIDENT AND GM | 40 | $157K |
| STEPHEN LITNER | VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING | 40 | $150K |
| ANDREW ROITSTEIN | DIRECTOR, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY | 40 | $117K |
| ALEXANDER JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR, DIMENNA CENTER | 40 | $112K |
| ALEX U FORTES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $57K |
| DANA KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $28K |
board members · 16
- ALDEN TOEVS — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA FELDON — BOARD MEMBER
- CANDACE WAINWRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLOS TOME — VICE-CHAIRMAN
- CAROL GROSSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CORNELIA SMALL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID HYDE PIERCE — BOARD MEMBER
- EMME DELAND — CHAIRMAN
- GEORGIA FRASCH — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN LALLY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH ANDERER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH DIMENNA — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSIE CRUZ NATORI — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC DE LA BRUYERE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCO TAGLIETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT FITZPATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Audiosmith Digital Solutions Partner — Operates state-of-the-art recording facilities at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music.
- Caramoor Summer Festival Partner — Maintains a multi-concert residency at the Caramoor Summer Festival.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts a three-concert series at Carnegie Hall.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts the annual Bach Festival in Zankel Hall.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Venue partner for annual Musical in Concert performances
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated by Charity Navigator, indicating participation in its nonprofit assessment system.
- Orchestra of St. Luke's Partner — Collaborates on education programs, free community concerts, live-streamed concerts, and rehearsals at the DiMenna Center.
- P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs School Partner — Partner school site for YOSL after-school music instruction.
- P.S. 212 Midtown West School Partner — Partner school site for YOSL after-school music instruction.
- P.S. 51 Elias Howe School Partner — Partner school site for YOSL after-school music instruction.
- Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Partner — Partners on a 20-performance season at Lincoln Center.
- Police Athletic League, Duncan Center Partner — Site for YOSL after-school classes and student recruitment.
- Robert DeGaetano Partner — DeGaetano Composition Institute is named in honor of the late composer Robert DeGaetano.
- The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Facility operated by Orchestra of St. Luke's to provide rehearsal and recording space dedicated to classical music.
- The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Hosts musicians and ensembles for rehearsal, recording, and performance activities.
- The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Provides performance venue (Cary Hall) for the Visionary Sounds Series featuring St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble.
- The DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Venue for YOSL concerts and performances.
- Weill Recital Hall Partner — Venue hosting performances by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Engaged Music Educationmethodology: community-engaged music educationBy providing accessible instrumental instruction and ensemble training led by professional musicians, the organization fosters youth development and community building, because direct interaction with artists lowers barriers to entry and strengthens personal investment in music regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Equity Through Organizational Reflectionmethodology: equity-through-organizational-reflectionBy analyzing root causes of inequity and committing to internal organizational adaptation, the ensemble advances diversity and inclusion in classical music, because systemic change requires institutional self-awareness and structural responsiveness.
- Integrated Performance and Education Modelmethodology: integrated_performance_and_education_modelBy combining world-class performances with community engagement and music education programs, the organization expands access to classical music and deepens public participation, because integrated artistic ecosystems increase relevance and inclusivity in urban cultural life.