INSPIRE ARTS AND MUSIC INC

EIN: 043081057 501(c)(3)

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$4,900,429
Total Expenses
$4,942,799
Total Assets
$3,246,525
Net Assets
$1,248,260
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DAVID LAFOND
Phone
6172684600
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

INSPIRE ARTS AND MUSIC INC, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

YOUTH ACTIVITY-PROVIDING MUSIC EDUCATION, TRAVEL, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 18,500 TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,300,270 Revenue: $2,246,565

DRUM & BUGLE CORPS: THE BOSTON CRUSADERS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS IS THE THIRD-OLDEST JUNIOR DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS IN THE NATION AND IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL. THE CORPS, COMPOSED...

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DRUM & BUGLE CORPS: THE BOSTON CRUSADERS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS IS THE THIRD-OLDEST JUNIOR DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS IN THE NATION AND IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL. THE CORPS, COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF BRASS PLAYERS, PERCUSSIONISTS AND COLOR GUARD MEMBERS UNDER THE AGE OF 22, TRAVELS OVER 10,000 MILES EACH SUMMER, PERFORMING IN MORE THAN 40 COMPETITIONS AND EXHIBITIONS BEFORE A COMBINED AUDIENCE OF OVER 300,000 FANS. THE BOSTON CRUSADERS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL--AS BOTH A PERSON AND AN ARTIST. THE BOSTON CRUSADERS PROVIDE A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN EDUCATION AND COMPETITION AND SEEK TO CONSTANTLY CHALLENGE MEMBERS TO THROUGH A DYNAMIC AND UNIQUE COMBINATION OF ARTISTIC ATHLETIC AND LIFE GOALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $969,550 Revenue: $1,133,253

MUSIC FESTIVALS: GREAT EAST MUSIC FESTIVAL AND FANTASTIC FESTIVALS EXPERIENCE PROVIDES A FORMATIVE EVALUATION FOR PERFORMANCES AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE CLINIC THAT SUPPORTS MIDDLE SCHOOLS MUSIC...

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MUSIC FESTIVALS: GREAT EAST MUSIC FESTIVAL AND FANTASTIC FESTIVALS EXPERIENCE PROVIDES A FORMATIVE EVALUATION FOR PERFORMANCES AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE CLINIC THAT SUPPORTS MIDDLE SCHOOLS MUSIC PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE FESTIVALS ARE NON-COMPETITIVE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVALS FOR CONCERT BAND, WIND ENSEMBLES, ORCHESTRA, CONCERT, SELECT AND SHOW CHOIR, JAZZ BAND AND SMALL ENSEMBLES. OUR PROGRAM REACHES MORE THAN 18,000 STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $210,963

OTHER PROGRAMS: INCLUDES HYDE INNER CITY PERCUSSION LESSONS - A FREE PROGRAM FOR INNER CITY YOUTH OF HYDE PARK, AS WELL AS THE DENNEY CENTER PERCUSSION PROGRAM AT THE DORCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AND...

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OTHER PROGRAMS: INCLUDES HYDE INNER CITY PERCUSSION LESSONS - A FREE PROGRAM FOR INNER CITY YOUTH OF HYDE PARK, AS WELL AS THE DENNEY CENTER PERCUSSION PROGRAM AT THE DORCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,497,700
Program Service Revenue $3,002,176
Investment Income $-23,182
Other Revenue $423,735
TOTAL REVENUE $4,900,429

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,295,004
Fundraising Expenses $35,810
Program Expenses $4,480,783
Other Expenses $3,647,795
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,942,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,900,429 $4,908,339 0.0%
Expenses $4,942,799 $4,808,986 +0.0%
Net Income $-42,370 $99,353 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
43
Independent Members
43
Employees
27
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$339,450
Total Directors
43
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTIN MCGEE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.83
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM MITCHELL-POTTER VICE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12.27
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SIMON TREASURER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 5.77
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BAJGOT SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.85
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BICKFORD DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIGE BROWN DIRECTOR 0.92
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CAMPESE DIRECTOR 0.31
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN CHAMBERLAIN DIRECTOR 0.77
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA CICHOWSKI DIRECTOR 0.73
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CRONIN DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 0.79
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN DILLARD DIRECTOR 1.29
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER GOLD DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA GREER DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANIL GUPTA DIRECTOR 0.49
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB HARDY DIRECTOR 17.81
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY HART DIRECTOR 2.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE HEALEY DIRECTOR 0.42
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE JACCO DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.92
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KELLEY DIRECTOR 4.62
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK KLESARIS DIRECTOR 0.54
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE LAFOND DIRECTOR 4.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LAZARO DIRECTOR 0.27
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MADAIO DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH MALATE DIRECTOR 0.62
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT MCDONALD DIRECTOR 1.72
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB MCGILL DIRECTOR 1.44
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM O'NEIL DIRECTOR 1.32
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE PURVIS DIRECTOR 0.27
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON RANDALL DIRECTOR 2.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE REYNOLDS DIRECTOR 2.88
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ROSSI DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK RUTHMANN DIRECTOR 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK SHALLOW DIRECTOR 2.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SHEA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA SILIPIGNO DIRECTOR 0.19
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG SMALL DIRECTOR 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE STEVENS DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SURFACE DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WARD DIRECTOR 4.27
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA WHITMAN DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN WILSON DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WOODALL DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES ZAPPALA DIRECTOR 1.62
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HOLLAND CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$180,179 $35,495 $215,674
DONNA MONTEMAGNO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$112,580 $11,196 $123,776
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,900,429 $4,942,799 $3,246,525 $-42,370
2024 $4,908,339 $4,808,986 $3,327,308 $99,353
2023 $4,260,129 $4,466,085 $3,284,492 $-205,956
2022 $4,525,414 $4,088,907 $3,281,905 $436,507
2021 $2,909,058 $2,036,801 $3,550,291 $872,257
2020 $1,459,889 $1,680,107 $2,295,545 $-220,218
2019 $3,700,082 $3,695,330 $2,429,896 $4,752
2018 $3,654,631 $3,475,586 $2,246,959 $179,045
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