THE CLEVELAND MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT

EIN: 340714339 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$5,304,274
Total Expenses
$8,497,044
Total Assets
$22,041,950
Net Assets
$21,440,314
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
STEVEN F KREGER
Phone
2164215806
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE CLEVELAND MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT, founded in 1912, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $8.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 60% operating deficit.

Mission

TO WELCOME ALL TO OUR MUSIC AND ARTS COMMUNITY TO LEARN, CREATE, CELEBRATE AND HEAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,913,907 Revenue: $1,124,520

THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY...

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THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AND OHIO CITY LOCATIONS OFFER STATE ACCREDITED AND 5-STAR QUALITY RATED PRESCHOOL, DAY SCHOOL, AND KINDERGARTEN COURSES TO CHILDREN 3-6 YEARS. THESE PROGRAMS NURTURE THE INDIVIDUAL, SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND ENHANCE A CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INVOLVEMENT WITH CREATIVE ARTS. THIS HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT FOR OVER 65 YEARS AND WE HAVE EARNED A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $512,798 Revenue: $201,008

ESTABLISHED IN 1966, THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR MUSIC THERAPY HAS BEEN A PIONEER IN HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR MEDICAL ISSUES. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO CREATIVELY USE MUSIC...

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ESTABLISHED IN 1966, THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR MUSIC THERAPY HAS BEEN A PIONEER IN HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR MEDICAL ISSUES. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO CREATIVELY USE MUSIC AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL FOR MEETING THE CHALLENGES AND NEEDS AND PROMOTING THE WELL-BEING OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER EMPLOYS BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS (MT-BC'S) WHO CONDUCT INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS AT OUR UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AND OHIO CITY CAMPUSES AND AT NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN AREA. OUR MT-BC'S SYSTEMATICALLY AND PRESCRIPTIVELY USE MUSIC-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS FACING A WIDE RANGE OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES. THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE O. IN FY24 WE SERVED 1,574 INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSES AND NEEDS AT OUR TWO CAMPUSES AND WITH 10 ORGANIZATIONS AT 22 LOCATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,658,933 Revenue: $1,576,068

THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR MUSIC PROVIDES MUSIC INSTRUCTION, CLASSES, AND ENSEMBLES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FROM AROUND THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA. IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION, STUDENTS OF ALL...

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THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT'S CENTER FOR MUSIC PROVIDES MUSIC INSTRUCTION, CLASSES, AND ENSEMBLES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FROM AROUND THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA. IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION, STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE ADMITTED WITHOUT AUDITION, AND THE CENTER AWARDS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT ABILITY TO PAY IS NOT A BARRIER TO MUSICAL STUDY. THE CENTER FOR MUSIC HAS SEVERAL OUTREACH PARTNERS FOR OFF-SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTION. NATIONALLY, WE HAVE COLLABORATED WITH THE BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC AS PART OF THEIR CITY MUSIC NETWORK. THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT STUDENTS, ENROLLED IN THE JAZZ AT THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT (JAMS) PROGRAM, VIE TO BECOME ANNUAL RECIPIENTS OF A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO BERKLEE'S 5 WEEK SUMMER PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,772,256
Program Service Revenue $2,901,596
Investment Income $35,678
Other Revenue $594,744
TOTAL REVENUE $5,304,274

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,869,582
Salaries & Benefits $3,695,437
Fundraising Expenses $520,886
Program Expenses $7,085,638
Other Expenses $1,932,025
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,497,044

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,304,274 $5,512,985 0.0%
Expenses $8,497,044 $5,627,613 +0.5%
Net Income $-3,192,770 $-114,628 +26.9%
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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
32
Independent Members
32
Employees
162
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
9
$361,115
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LYNN ECKENDORF 1ST VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL DECKARD 2ND VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BRANDT MD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON PADLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN MILLER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERARD DAHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL FILIPPI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG LOPEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KITTIE WARSHAWSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OBED SHELTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN WAYT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH WILCOX DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH STAHL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLA LEE DAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURA HUGHES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN PAGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD BERUSCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GIBBON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WALDECK JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CANTOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SNAVELY JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE POLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA JAESSING BRAUNECK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT CONRAD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MUIR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMAR GRAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HOLMES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MENG LIU DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN SHEMO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN HORNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALYN M PRESTI PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$191,000 $0 $191,000
STEVEN F KREGER VP-FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Officer
$95,320 $0 $95,320
EMILY COLE VP-ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CAITIE MILCINOVIC VP-ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Officer
$74,795 $0 $74,795
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 $5,304,274 $8,497,044 $22,041,950 $-3,192,770
2023 $5,512,985 $5,627,613 $23,757,884 $-114,628
2022 $6,172,839 $4,984,736 $23,162,612 $1,188,103
2021 $4,711,711 $4,414,841 $23,962,029 $296,870
2020 $7,260,597 $5,091,286 $22,228,050 $2,169,311
2019 $5,519,288 $5,193,745 $21,232,666 $325,543
2018 $5,304,646 $4,620,749 $21,348,740 $683,897
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