MELODIOUS ACCORD INC

EIN: 133266612 501(c)(3)

HAWLEY, MA

Total Revenue
$14,334
Total Expenses
$29,731
Total Assets
$77,791
Net Assets
$76,359
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LARRY BRANDTS
Phone
6127702132
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

MELODIOUS ACCORD INC, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $30K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 107% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DRAW COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS, AND LISTENERS TOGETHER IN CREATIVE DIALOGUE IN MUSIC-MAKING PROCESS, AND TO PROMOTE SINGING AS A VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,000 Revenue: $1,185

A LEAD CONTRIBUTION FROM MELODIOUS ACCORD WAS COMMITTED TO CHORUS AMERICA TO ESTABLISH THE CHORUS AMERICA ALICE PARKER FUND TO SUPPORT THE COMPOSITION AND THOUGHTFUL PRESENTATION OF CHORAL MUSIC...

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A LEAD CONTRIBUTION FROM MELODIOUS ACCORD WAS COMMITTED TO CHORUS AMERICA TO ESTABLISH THE CHORUS AMERICA ALICE PARKER FUND TO SUPPORT THE COMPOSITION AND THOUGHTFUL PRESENTATION OF CHORAL MUSIC BASED IN THE TRADITIONS OF BLACK AND LATINX COMMUNITIES, WHICH HAVE SO DEEPLY INSPIRED ALICE PARKER'S WORK. THIS FUND HAS A PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED CORE OF $50,000 AND WILL BE USED TO GENERATE AN ANNUAL AWARD OF $2,000 RECOGNIZING A BLACK AND/OR LATINX COMPOSER OR AN ENSEMBLE THAT RESPECTFULLY AND AUTHENTICALLY PRESENTS WORKS INCORPORATING THESE TRADITIONS. PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY, "ALICE: AT HOME WITH ALICE PARKER," WHICH ILLUMINATES PARKER'S LIFE AND ART THROUGH A SERIES OF INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS WITH FILMMAKER EDUARDO MONTES-BRADLEY OF HERITAGE FILM PROJECT. THIS DOCUMENTARY PRESENTS THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE ICONIC COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR, AND TEACHER ALICE PARKER, WHO IS A CHAMPION OF THE POWER OF THE HUMAN VOICE AND A HERO IN THE WORLD OF CHORAL MUSIC. THIS DOCUMENTARY PREMIERED IN 2020. ADDITIONALLY, $5,000 WAS SPENT FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY, "ALICE: AT HOME WITH ALICE PARKER," WHICH WAS RELEASED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHORUS AMERICA ALICE PARKER FUND.

Program 2
Expenses: $14,205 Revenue: $7,210

APPROXIMATELY 50-1,000 BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH MASTER COMPOSER, TEACHER AND CONDUCTOR, ALICE PARKER. MS. PARKER GIVES LECTURES; LEADS COMMUNITY SINGS; GIVES PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL...

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APPROXIMATELY 50-1,000 BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH MASTER COMPOSER, TEACHER AND CONDUCTOR, ALICE PARKER. MS. PARKER GIVES LECTURES; LEADS COMMUNITY SINGS; GIVES PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES; INSTRUCTS FELLOWS IN SCORE STUDIES, MELODY STUDIES AND COMPOSITION; AND HOLDS WORKSHOPS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,562 Revenue: $5,000

THE LEGACY PROJECT PROGRAM WAS FUNDED IN JUNE 2021 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUIRED BY ALICE PARKER TO ASSIST WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUING TO DOCUMENT HER LEGACY THROUGH INTERVIEWS, CORRESPONDENCE AND...

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THE LEGACY PROJECT PROGRAM WAS FUNDED IN JUNE 2021 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUIRED BY ALICE PARKER TO ASSIST WITH THE GOAL OF CONTINUING TO DOCUMENT HER LEGACY THROUGH INTERVIEWS, CORRESPONDENCE AND MEETINGS.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,895
Program Service Revenue $1,500
Investment Income $47
Other Revenue $892
TOTAL REVENUE $14,334

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,150
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $26,767
Other Expenses $24,581
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,731

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $14,334 $44,176 -0.7%
Expenses $29,731 $67,090 -0.6%
Net Income $-15,397 $-22,914 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

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
4
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH GRIFFITHS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMI PETTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA SHIELDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM BRADLEY ROBERTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN HOLT ASST TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH NEVILLE EVANS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY BRANDTS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES BROWN DEC'D 111921 BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN CHASE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LUNDSTEN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEDTRA OLDS NEAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN PRYOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALDINE WILSON DEC'D 52621 BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY STEJSKAL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES SPRAWLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2021 $14,334 $29,731 $77,791 $-15,397
2020 $44,176 $67,090 $134,737 $-22,914
2019 $70,205 $75,088 $149,505 $-4,883
2018 $38,325 $34,191 $121,683 $4,134
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