irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $75KMemory of a Star is a STEAM education and audio technology initiative that transcribes gravitational waves and cosmic events into sound enabling multi-sensory learning experiences for students and accessible engagement with scientific phenomena through the arts. The program develops an interstellar audio catalogue spanning billions of years of cosmic history serving as an innovative educational tool bridging science technology engineering and the arts for sensory- and non-sensory impaired students.
- #2 $13KTales of the Boat is an Opus 1 Foundation immersive multi-sensory installation developed in collaboration with Indonesian artist Jan Stanlav. Set against the backdrop of Indonesias cultural landscape the installation explores themes of unity environmental stewardship and shared humanity through the lens of Austronesian culture deploying captivating visuals evocative soundscapes and interactive experiences to transport audiences into a world where past and present converge. In 2025 the installation was presented at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City engaging an international audience of leaders across business government and social impact sectors.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Memory of a Star
STEAM education and audio technology initiative that transcribes gravitational waves and cosmic events into sound, enabling multi-sensory learning and creative content creation; includes immersive installations and tools for accessibility and global creator economy engagement.
Mwanga Centre
Urban redevelopment project in Nairobi transforming a 10-acre site into an eco-sustainable campus with vocational education, arts, urban farming, and green spaces to serve over 1 million residents in Korogocho and Dandora.
Tales of the Boat
Immersive multi-sensory art installation developed with Indonesian artist Jan Stanlav exploring unity, environmental stewardship, and Austronesian culture; presented at global forums such as the Concordia Annual Summit.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducting research and impact evaluation for program improvementConducts research, collects data, evaluates program impact, and refines models to strengthen the effectiveness of arts-powered solutions.
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Delivering arts-based emergency aid and artist support programsProvides emergency aid and art therapy to 40,000 children in Ukraine, distributes musical instruments via NFT fundraising, and supports artists' mental health and purpose alignment within the entertainment industry.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Developing interstellar audio catalogues and sonic software for STEAM educationCreates an interstellar audio catalogue and sonic software that transcribe gravitational waves and cosmic events into sound, enabling accessible multi-sensory STEAM learning experiences for students, including those who are blind or visually impaired.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding arts and social impact programs through catalytic investmentsFunds mission-aligned initiatives through catalytic funding mechanisms including recoverable grants and mission-related investments, as demonstrated by receiving a $40,000 NEA grant to support the 'Everyone is an Artist' program.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Hosting episodic content and storytelling platforms for creative changemakersProduces a platform featuring interviews and episodic content that highlight practitioners, investors, and visionaries using creative approaches to advance social, economic, and environmental transformation.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Implementing arts-integrated education programs to improve academic outcomesEmbeds arts into core educational curricula to promote equity, improve learning outcomes, increase school retention—especially among girls—and boost graduation rates for low-income students in locations including Pakistan and the United States.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Incubating and launching arts-powered initiatives for systemic changeIncubates and operates innovative programs that demonstrate how the arts can drive solutions in social, economic, and environmental challenges, including through partnerships and new program development.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating urban redevelopment and sustainable community hubs in NairobiDevelops eco-sustainable urban facilities in Korogocho and Dandora, Nairobi, providing education, arts programming, urban farming, green spaces, and employment pathways for over 1 million urban poor, currently serving 3,000 students daily.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing and presenting immersive public art installationsDesigns and hosts immersive, multi-sensory art installations such as "Tales of the Boat," "Memory of a Star," and "Forgotten Light" in cities including New York, Miami, Bali, and Catskill, engaging international audiences around themes of unity, environmental stewardship, and shared humanity.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Supporting music and arts festivals and educational programming in East AfricaSupports the Kenya International Cello Festival through multi-city tours, conducts masterclasses and workshops with Ghetto Classics in Nairobi, and hosts cultural events at Kenya’s National Theatre to advance arts access and education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Building creative ecosystems through cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharingFacilitates collaboration across sectors to strengthen creative ecosystems, co-create solutions, and develops tools, knowledge products, and learning systems to support scaling and replication of successful models.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$309K
Contributions & grants$308K100%
Program service revenue$1690%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$335K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +198.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Christopher Coritsidis — President CEO
- Scott Stover — Member
- Tina Coritsidis — Member
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Achilleas Manolis Partner — Collaborated with Opus 1 on the release of a limited edition photobook and prints collection.
- Architects Without Borders Partner — Partnered with Opus 1 on design and redevelopment initiatives for the St. John's Centre and Dandora Landfill in Kenya.
- Art of Music Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Opus 1 and Architects Without Borders on environmental and arts-based redevelopment projects in Kenya.
- Dark Therapy Partner — Partners on an immersive performance with SUUVI at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY for World Mental Health Day 2025
- Dear Crisis Partner — Features Benjamin Von Wong, founder of Dear Crisis, in a conversation about transforming climate anxiety into collective action.
- Education & Life Foundation Partner — Partnered with Opus 1 Foundation on the 'Music of the Heart' program.
- Education and Life Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Opus 1 Foundation to ensure the Music of the Heart program is inclusive and accessible to children of all backgrounds in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Foreland Partner — Hosts a one-day Memory of a Star installation during Upstate Art Weekend in Catskill, NY
- Ghetto Classics Partner — Arts education program in Kenya with which founder Christopher Coritsidis collaborated during an outreach tour.
- Ghetto Classics Partner — Collaborated with Opus 1 on masterclasses, workshops, instrument donations, and festival initiatives in Kenya.
- Ghetto Classics Partner — Partner organization through which Opus 1 Foundation has implemented arts education programs in Kenya.
- Intelligent Impact Partner — Features Aunnie Patton Power, founder of Intelligent Impact, in a discussion on innovative financing for social impact.
- Jan Stanlav Partner — Collaborated on the development of the immersive multi-sensory installation "Tales of the Boat."
- Kirsten Gillibrand Partner — Endorsed the Everyone is an Artist program and the organization's work.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provided a $40,000 grant to support Opus 1 Foundation’s 'Everyone is an Artist' program.
- National Sawdust Partner — Hosts the Memory of a Star x Dark Therapy immersive performance in Brooklyn, NY
- New Renaissance Ventures Partner — Features Severin Zugmayer, founder of New Renaissance Ventures, in a conversation about investing in cultural and creative industries.
- Next PAGE Partner — Collaborates with Next PAGE, a program founded by Emily Palmer that supports incarcerated youth in New York City through literacy and storytelling.
- Opus 1 Foundation Corp Network — Opus 1 Ventures operates as the impact investing vehicle of Opus 1 Foundation Corp, a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- SeaLegacy Partner — Features Cristina Mittermeier, co-founder of SeaLegacy, in a conversation about conservation storytelling.
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Government — U.S. Senator who endorsed the "Everyone is an Artist" program to advance opportunities for disabled artists.
- SoHo House Partner — Collaborates on the "Memory of a Star: Forgotten Light" installation during Art Week Miami 2025
- UN-Habitat Partner — Partner in the Mwanga Centre project in Nairobi, Kenya.
- W Hotel Bali - Seminyak Partner — Hosted the 'Tales of the Boat' installation in partnership with Opus 1 Foundation.
- W Hotels Bali - Seminyak Partner — Collaborates on the "Percakapan Perahu" ("Tales of the Boat") arts initiative.
- advocates Partner — Partners with advocates to activate creative solutions and amplify stories.
- artists Partner — Long-term partner in operating and incubating arts-powered programs
- changemakers Partner — Partners with changemakers around the world to activate creative solutions and amplify stories.
- cultural organizations Partner — Long-term partner in strengthening creative ecosystems and co-creating solutions
- funders Partner — Collaborator in deploying strategic philanthropic capital and building creative ecosystems
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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.
- Arts as Foundational Infrastructuremethodology: arts-as-infrastructureBy treating the arts as core infrastructure—rather than a cultural add-on—and deploying catalytic capital to support creative innovation, the organization enables systemic transformation because repositioning art as essential unlocks investment, scalability, and long-term societal resilience.
- Arts as Systemic Lever for Social Changemethodology: arts-for-social-changeBy deploying the arts as a foundational tool, the organization creates systemic, sustainable, and scalable solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges because artistic expression uniquely shifts mindsets, fosters empathy, and inspires collective action in ways that traditional interventions cannot.
- Arts in Health and Public Systems Integrationmethodology: arts-in-health integrationBy embedding the arts into healthcare and public health systems, the organization advances holistic well-being and reduces health disparities because creative modalities reach individuals on emotional and cognitive levels that clinical interventions alone may miss.
- Arts-Integrated Holistic Developmentmethodology: integrated-holistic-developmentBy integrating the arts with vocational training, urban farming, green spaces, and education, the organization creates nurturing environments that support holistic well-being and academic success because multi-dimensional programming addresses root causes of inequity in underserved communities.
- Creative Ecosystems with Cross-Sector Collaborationmethodology: creative-ecosystemsBy fostering interconnected ecosystems of artists, communities, institutions, and policymakers across education, health, technology, and sustainability, the organization drives systemic change because cross-sector partnerships amplify impact and enable innovation that no single sector can achieve alone.