ASTRAL ARTISTS INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN B WRIGHT II

Phone

4844342006

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ASTRAL ARTISTS INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $151K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $321K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 113% operating deficit.

Mission

ASTRAL'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUTSTANDING EMERGING MUSICIANS TO SHAPE PURPOSEFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CAREERS THAT INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND EXCITE DIVERSE AUDIENCES. IN NOVEMBER 2024, THE BOARD VOTED AND APPROVED THAT FOR VARIOUS REASONS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CEASE OPERATIONS. THE DISSOLUTION PROCESS IS UNDER WAY BUT NOT YET COMPLETE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $142,772

CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT: EARLY PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES AND MENTORING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED CLASSICAL MUSICIANS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACTING ASTRAL ROSTER ARTISTS TO PERFORM ON OTHER...

CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT: EARLY PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES AND MENTORING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED CLASSICAL MUSICIANS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACTING ASTRAL ROSTER ARTISTS TO PERFORM ON OTHER CONCERT SERIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS WITH OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $32,406 Revenue: $27,020

PHILADELPHIA CONCERT SERIES: HIGH PROFILE PERFORMANCES IN STANDARD AND CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE IN PHILADELPHIA VENUES.

Program 3

Expenses: $27,542

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ASTRAL'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS (CLASSROOM CLASSICS ) BRING OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY...

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ASTRAL'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS (CLASSROOM CLASSICS ) BRING OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. CLASSROOM CLASSICS: ASTRAL ARTISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES AND IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,268

Program Service Revenue $27,020

Investment Income $38,246

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $150,534

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $112,562

Fundraising Expenses $56,773

Program Expenses $202,720

Other Expenses $208,455

TOTAL EXPENSES $321,017

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$150,534	$811,808	-0.8%
Expenses	$321,017	$854,740	-0.6%
Net Income	$-170,483	$-42,932	+3.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$158,330

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN B WRIGHT II ESQ	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM H SCHAEFER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID REICHMAN CPA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN EIFERT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE M CAHILL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINA RANGE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED SNITZER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN SLACK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STANFORD THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WOLFSOHN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS VILARDO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIMON WOODS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA ARONSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN CHAIT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN HUFFMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER RB MERRITT MD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANA M MOSSEY PHD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK N STEINBERGER ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOURDES STARR	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$144,928	$13,402	$158,330

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	$150,534	$321,017	$738,950	$-170,483
2024	$811,808	$854,740	$916,046	$-42,932
2023	$750,553	$906,089	$978,615	$-155,536
2022	$815,774	$913,780	$947,934	$-98,006
2021	$664,658	$655,903	$1,262,997	$8,755
2020	$506,795	$685,915	$1,126,541	$-179,120
2019	$1,085,541	$945,436	$1,243,959	$140,105