The Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education

EIN: 593836026 501(c)(3) Education

Upper Marlboro, MD

Total Revenue
$766,379
Total Expenses
$661,154
Total Assets
$202,341
Net Assets
$194,884
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Ingrid Valentine
Phone
3018055358
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $766K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $661K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

FAMEs mission is to give every youth musicians the best opportunity to succeed in life by providing music instruction and academic support. We prepare middle and high school students for college and careers through a four-pronged approach--music, instruction, academic support, college preparation and career readiness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $451,839 Revenue: $54,238

Fame Jazz Band Program. more than just a band-it is a high touch program that serves up to 31 middle and high school youth The progam has four components: Music instruction, Math Tutoring, College...

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Fame Jazz Band Program. more than just a band-it is a high touch program that serves up to 31 middle and high school youth The progam has four components: Music instruction, Math Tutoring, College Preparation and Career Readiness. With access to educators,musical and academic support service and technology, participants are demonstrating improved musical and academic knowledge and skills inspite of the lingering impact of Covid-19. As a part of the program, students serve as interns during the summer and on school breaks.

Program 2
Expenses: $45,761 Revenue: $0

Summer Music Program. served 90 youth at the University of Maryland, College Park and Dr. Henry wise High School and via zoom through four intensive workshops: Musi Technology, Vocal Music...

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Summer Music Program. served 90 youth at the University of Maryland, College Park and Dr. Henry wise High School and via zoom through four intensive workshops: Musi Technology, Vocal Music, Songwriting and Instrumental Music Intensive.

Program 3
Expenses: $101,829 Revenue: $0

Music Is Central Program. The program supported 962 students during schoolday and afterschool music programs in elementary, middle and high schools by providing academic tutoring, donated...

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Music Is Central Program. The program supported 962 students during schoolday and afterschool music programs in elementary, middle and high schools by providing academic tutoring, donated instruments, music supplies, advisory services, and guest instructors for under-resourced schools. Seventy-five percent of the youth are eligible for the Free and Reduced Meals. The six support schools are in prince Georges, Montgomery and Alexandria counties.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $707,289
Program Service Revenue $54,238
Investment Income $3,387
Other Revenue $1,465
TOTAL REVENUE $766,379

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $34,693
Salaries & Benefits $198,856
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $599,429
Other Expenses $427,605
TOTAL EXPENSES $661,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $766,379 $590,910 +0.3%
Expenses $661,154 $714,604 -0.1%
Net Income $105,225 $-123,694 -1.9%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
75

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
5
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$142,713
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ingrid Valentine Chairperson 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Reginald Weaver Vice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cecelia Davis Vice Chair & Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gregory K Wells Vice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Jackson Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Hutchinson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C Wayne Ferguson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carl Shazor Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cassandra White Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arethia Lewis Executive Director 40.00
Key Emp
$142,713 $0 $142,713
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $766,379 $661,154 $202,341 $105,225
2022 $590,910 $714,604 $102,318 $-123,694
2021 $667,234 $629,584 $214,037 $37,650
2020 $534,939 $486,559 $254,645 $48,380
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