AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION

EIN: 311110361 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MAYFIELD HTS, OH

Total Revenue
$803,548
Total Expenses
$615,286
Total Assets
$1,583,726
Net Assets
$1,562,878
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
TIFFANY ENGLISH
Phone
4406607329
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $804K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $188K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF AMERICAN ORFF-SHULWERK ASSOCIATION IS TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF ORFF-SCHULWERK AND PROMOTE ITS WIDESPREAD USE; TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS; AND TO INSPIRE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF ALL LEARNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $295,858 Revenue: $381,532

THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO AOSA MEMBERSHIP TO EXPAND THE TEACHING OF THE CREATIVE MUSIC AND...

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THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO AOSA MEMBERSHIP TO EXPAND THE TEACHING OF THE CREATIVE MUSIC AND MOVEMENT APPROACH DEVELOPED BY CARL ORFF AND GUNILD KEETMAN. PRESENTED ANNUALLY IN NOVEMBER, THE CONFERENCE HISTORICALLY SERVES MORE THAN 1,000 REGISTRANTS ATTENDING 120+ WORKSHOPS,PRESENTATIONS, AND PERFORMANCES. CONFERENCE ATTENDEES MAY ALSO VISIT MUSIC EDUCATION VENDORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RELATING TO ORFF SCHULWERK. THE FYE 2024 AOSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM. AOSA PROVIDES DIGITAL/VIRTUAL TRAINING AND RESOURCES VIA THE AOSA WEBSITE. AOSA IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND PROVIDING TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES THAT RESPECT, AFFIRM, AND PROTECT THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF ALL.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,039

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 CHAPTERS, THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ORFF SCHULWERK. THESE 250+ ANNUAL WORKSHOPS ARE...

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 CHAPTERS, THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ORFF SCHULWERK. THESE 250+ ANNUAL WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED BY APPROVED AOSA MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, AOSA PROVIDES ENDORSEMENT TO MORE THAN 50 CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND AOSA CHAPTERS. A STANDING AOSA-APPROVED CURRICULUM AND AOSA-SANCTIONED INSTRUCTORS ARE USED BY THESE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE MEMBERSHIP RECEIVES CONSISTENT AND EQUAL TRAINING IN THE APPROACH WHICH CAN ULTIMATELY LEAD TO AOSA CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE THREE LEVELS OF CURRICULUM. AOSA ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS ACCESS TO A RESOURCE LIBRARY CONTAINING VARIOUS RECORDINGS, ARTICLES, LESSON PLANS,AND RESOURCES RELATING TO TEACHING ORFF SCHULWERK IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. THROUGH SEVERAL ENDOWMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MONIES, GRANTS ARE OFFERED TO AOSA MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ATTENDANCE AT LEVELS COURSES OR INTERNATIONAL ORFF SCHULWERK TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INSTRUMENT PURCHASE FOR THE CLASSROOM USE, AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. FINALLY, AOSA CHAPTERS QUALIFY FOR GRANTS RELATING TO THEIR GROWTH AND NEEDS IN PRESENTING THE SCHULWERK IN THEIR COMMUNITY

Program 3
Expenses: $118,110

PUBLICATIONS BY THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION PROVIDE ON-GOING MATERIALS, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE ORFF SCHULWERK APPROACH TO MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EDUCATION. THE PRINT...

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PUBLICATIONS BY THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION PROVIDE ON-GOING MATERIALS, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE ORFF SCHULWERK APPROACH TO MUSIC AND MOVEMENT EDUCATION. THE PRINT PUBLICATION, THE ORFF ECHO IS A QUARTERLY JOURNAL DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE SCHULWERK. REVERBERATIONS IS A BI-MONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER CONTAINING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY USE. A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, THE AOSA ESSENTIALS, KEEPS MEMBERS INFORMED OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHILE THE AOSA WEBSITE/APP/SOCIAL MEDIA OFFERS TIMELY AND RELEVANT INFORMATION TO MEMBERSHIP AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY REGARDING ORFF SCHULWERK AND MUSIC EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL STAND-ALONE PUBLICATIONS ARE ALSO PRODUCED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROMOTING ORFF SCHULWERK TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $291,011
Program Service Revenue $381,532
Investment Income $123,981
Other Revenue $7,024
TOTAL REVENUE $803,548

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $38,460
Salaries & Benefits $171,278
Fundraising Expenses $40,811
Program Expenses $482,467
Other Expenses $405,548
TOTAL EXPENSES $615,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $803,548 $733,344 +0.1%
Expenses $615,286 $510,092 +0.2%
Net Income $188,262 $223,252 -0.2%
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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
4
Volunteers
125

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
7
$37,917
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIFFANY ENGLISH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$37,917 $0 $37,917
JOSH SOUTHARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK WARE PRES ELECT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HUMMEL REC SECRETAR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN PETTY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MANJU DURAIRAJ VP-ELECT DEI 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR LOZADA INTERIM VP E 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN GULLICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAUNA WOOLFE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMANDO CAMPOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA GOLDEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANEAU JULIAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA THURMON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER KLOSSNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE SAMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW STENSRUD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN PROUTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MAROTTA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SETTLEBERRY DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $803,548 $615,286 $1,583,726 $188,262
2023 $733,344 $510,092 $1,384,947 $223,252
2022 $545,487 $653,347 $1,089,856 $-107,860
2021 $428,752 $499,531 $1,359,320 $-70,779
2020 $622,030 $786,427 $1,202,287 $-164,397
2019 $757,644 $819,316 $1,333,446 $-61,672
2018 $742,356 $781,105 $1,389,700 $-38,749
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