irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE WESTCHESTER PHILHARMONIC'S AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN BRINGS PHILHARMONIC TEACHING ARTISTS INTO CLASSROOMS, GRADES 2 THROUGH 5, AND CULMINATES WITH THE CHILDREN COMING TO THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR A FULL ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN A REAL CONCERT HALL. THE CLASSROOM MODULES INTRODUCE INSTRUMENT FAMILIES, CONCEPTS OF MELODY AND HARMONY, TEMPO AND RHYTHM, AND COMPOSITIONAL FORM, ALL MADE DIGESTIBLE AND FUN FOR YOUNG EARS AND MINDS. THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED IN FREQUENCY AND SIZE AS A CONTINUING EFFECT OF THE PANDEMIC.
- #2 $12KCOMMUNITY CONCERTS: THE PHIL'S CHAMBER SERIES CONCERTS HAVE GROWN IN BOTH SIZE, FREQUENCY, AND VENUE DESTINATIONS, AS POST-PANDEMIC AUDIENCES FIND MORE COMFORT IN SMALLER VENUES WITH SMALLER CROWDS. THIS ALSO EXPANDS THE PHIL'S GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND ACROSS THE SEASONAL CALENDAR. WE NOW PERFORM AT CRAWFORD PARK AND MANSION IN RYE BROOK, UNTERMYER BOTANICAL GARDENS IN YONKERS, THE GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY, AS WELL AS OUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN MUSIC AT GRACE, AT GRACE CHURCH, WHITE PLAINS. DEPENDING ON THE VENUE, CONCERTS ARE OFFERED EITHER FREE OR AT VERY LOW COST, AND CONSISTENTLY SELL OUT. REPERTOIRE FEATURES CLASSICAL GEMS AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY AND JAZZ GENRES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber Series
Free or low-cost concerts performed by small ensembles of Philharmonic musicians at venues across Westchester County, including Grace Church in White Plains and Crawford Mansion in Rye Brook.
Educational Programs
Brings Philharmonic teaching artists into classrooms (grades 2–5) to teach instrument families, melody, harmony, tempo, and rhythm, culminating in a full orchestra concert at the Performing Arts Center.
Main Stage Series
Full orchestra performances at the Purchase Performing Arts Center featuring classical repertoire and guest soloists, with themes such as "Clash of the Cellos" and "The Art of the Violin."
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Chamber Music SeriesHosts an annual five-concert chamber series at Grace Church in White Plains and other locations across Westchester County, offering free noontime performances and concerts in historic venues such as Crawford Mansion to expand community access to music.
- Main Stage Concert SeriesPresents a season of orchestral performances at the Purchase Performing Arts Center, featuring guest soloists and a diverse repertoire including classical masterworks and themed programs such as holiday concerts.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and Premiering New WorksCommissions and premieres new orchestral works by contemporary composers, including recent premieres by Christopher Theofanidis, David Ludwig, and Jed Feuer, and previously premiered Melinda Wagner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Flute Concerto.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Community Access InitiativesOffers free open rehearsals, free pre-concert lectures and mini-performances, and free admission to children at select events to broaden public engagement with orchestral music.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Education Program for Elementary StudentsDelivers annual education programs that bring teaching artists into classrooms for grades pre-K through 5 and culminate in a full orchestra concert experience for approximately 1,300 children and chaperones.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$353K
Contributions & grants$306K87%
Program service revenue$47K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$370K
Program expenses21%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$113K
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA WORBY | EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIREC | 40 | $72K |
board members · 8
- HANNAH SHMERLER — MEMBER
- JO-ANN GRAHAM — MEMBER
- LISA TIBBITTS — MEMBER
- MILLICENT KAUFMAN — CHAIR EMERITA
- MURRAY STAHL — VICE CHAIR
- NEIL AARON — MEMBER
- NUMA ROUSSEVE — CHAIR
- TONY AIELLO — MEMBER
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Branford Marsalis Partner — Performed as guest artist with the Westchester Philharmonic.
- Crawford Mansion Partner — Host venue for chamber series concerts in Rye Brook.
- Crawford Mansion Partner — Venue for chamber music concerts presented by the Westchester Philharmonic in Rye Brook.
- Dawn Upshaw Partner — Performed as guest artist at the Performing Arts Center in Purchase.
- Downtown Music Partner — Collaborates to present free concerts with suggested donations supporting Downtown Music.
- Downtown Music at Grace Partner — Collaborates on presenting a chamber music series at Grace Church in White Plains.
- Education Department Partner — Provides administrative and programmatic support for education outreach initiatives.
- Friends and Family Partner — Collaborates on the February Friends and Family event offering free admission to children.
- Grace Church Partner — Host venue for chamber series concerts in White Plains.
- Grace Church Partner — Hosts free chamber music concerts by the Westchester Philharmonic in White Plains.
- Hannah Shmerler Partner — Board member of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Howard Weintraub Partner — Accounting services provided through Adeptus Partners, LLC for Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- IBM Partner — Employer that may provide matching funds for employee donations to the Westchester Philharmonic.
- Jaime Laredo Partner — Performed with the Westchester Philharmonic.
- Jeremy Denk Partner — Served as soloist-leader with the Westchester Philharmonic.
- Jo-Ann Graham Partner — Board member of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Joshua Worby Partner — Executive & Artistic Director of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Lisa A. Tibbitts Partner — Treasurer of the Board of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Louis Vaccaro Partner — Official photographer for Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Millicent Kaufman Partner — Chair Emerita of the Board of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Murray Stahl Partner — Vice Chair of the Board of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Neil D. Aaron Partner — Board member of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Numa Rousseve Partner — Chair of the Board of Westchester Philharmonic Inc.
- Performing Arts Center Partner — Partner venue for ticket sales and concert hosting.
- Performing Arts Center at Purchase College Partner — Co-presents main stage concerts under a cost-sharing and revenue-sharing model.
- Purchase Performing Arts Center Partner — Host venue for main stage series performances.
- Purchase Performing Arts Center Partner — Main stage concert venue and performance partner.
- Purchase Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue partner for the Main Stage Series concerts
- Sharon Robinson Partner — Performed with the Westchester Philharmonic.
- Ted Sperling Partner — Participated in family concerts and Winter Pops performances with the Westchester Philharmonic.
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strategies · 5
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-Based Accessibility Strategymethodology: community-based_accessibilityBy offering chamber concerts in smaller, community-based venues across diverse locations and times, the organization increases access and audience comfort, thereby lowering barriers to classical music participation.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Artistic Representationmethodology: diverse-artist-supportBy commissioning works from composers of diverse backgrounds and women and supporting diverse artists, the organization broadens representation in classical music, challenging traditional norms and expanding cultural relevance.
- Integrated Music Education Modelmethodology: integrated_music_educationBy combining classroom instruction with live concert experiences, the organization makes music education more engaging and accessible for elementary school students, reinforcing learning through experiential exposure.
- Music Education Through Live Performancemethodology: music-education-through-live-performanceBy using live orchestral performances as an educational tool, the organization teaches students about musical elements and orchestral structure, making abstract concepts tangible and memorable.
- Thematic and Audience-Responsive Programmingmethodology: audience-responsive_programmingBy designing innovative, thematic concert programs and adapting programming based on audience demand, the organization increases engagement and accessibility, particularly for families and younger audiences.