2020-12-09T10:34:05-06:00 2020-06-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2019-07-01 226080964 American String Teachers Association Inc AMER 7032792113 4155 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax VA 22030 Monika Schulz CEO 7032792113 2020-12-09 1 Jie Chen CPA P01049760 7038930300 2020-12-09 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Monika Schulz 4155 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax VA 22030 1982885 0 X www.astaweb.com X 1955 IA To promote excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. 10 10 7 50 71724 3703 9870 6968 1888888 1896789 22253 27397 60686 47956 1981697 1979110 2400 2400 0 0 694988 641002 0 0 0 1187405 1258914 1884793 1902316 96904 76794 2031094 2000982 1107000 997407 924094 1003575 X To enrich people's lives by supporting string and orchestra teaching and playing. 0 0 912403 1062889 Conference / Competition - The ASTA Annual Conference provides education and professional development for all levels of membership. This event includes workshops, plenary speakers, performances, and exhibits. The National Orchestra Festival provides a national platform for middle and high school teachers and students to compete and to obtain ratings and comments intended to enhance future performances. 333226 751037 Member services - The Association provides professional development, career building & support, and a community of peers for all teachers of stringed instruments. ASTA communicates its message through various methods includng social media, and both printed and electronic pamphlets and brochures intended to further the goals of increasing school programs, improving university education programs, and enhancing string performance throughout the country. 105457 12000 Communications - The Association, in partnership with SAGE publications, produces the American String Teacher, a quarterly journal designed to enhance the image and visibility of string and orchestra teaching and playing. The Association also publishes String Research Journal annually, a compilation of industry best practices in string playing technique. The ASTA website and other periodic communications provide valuable information to members. 14722 Publications - The Association produced Assessment Guids as an e-book. In addition the Association sells musical scores and curriculum, partnering with Alfred Publication for fullfilment. 2404 2400 Foundation - The Association has an agreement with F.A.S.E. who provides an annual contribution that is to be distributed to qualifying students as a scholarship to help defray registration and travel expenses related to attending the annual conference. There are no active fundraising campaigns, rather members can elect to add a small donation when they renew their membership. 17126 2400 1368212 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 43 0 1 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 VA X Lynn Murphy 7032792113 4155 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax VA 22030 Kristen Pellegrino President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebecca MacLoud President-Elect 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Brenda Brenner Past President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Benjamin Whitcomb Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Scott D Laird Publications Chair 3.00 X 0 0 0 Katarzyna Bugaj Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alan R MacNair Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dijana Ihas Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Selim Giray Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Eccles Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Grace Newman Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Fortune Member-at-Large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Monika Schulz Ex Officio (CEO) 40.00 X X 196086 0 22766 William LaRue Jones Past President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Betty Anne Gottlieb Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lynn Murphy Director of Finance 30.00 X 78413 0 12449 Susan M Hoopes Director Mtgs/Member 40.00 X 77213 0 12363 351712 0 47578 1 0 1 0 Hyatt Regency Orlando 9801 International Drive Orlando FL 32819 Conference Rooms 512736 1 6968 6968 Conference & Competiti 900099 1062889 1062889 Membership Dues 900099 751037 751037 ASTA Journal Advertisi 900099 59384 59384 Other Fees and Assessm 900099 23479 23479 1896789 27397 27397 13235 13235 25104 3775 21329 21329 List Rentals 900099 6297 6297 Web Job Postings 900099 6043 6043 Miscellaneous 900099 1052 1052 13392 1979110 1837405 71724 63013 2400 2400 408099 226591 181508 169762 94258 75504 12994 7215 5779 12786 7099 5687 37361 20744 16617 2160 2160 21700 21700 3361 3361 78341 67992 10349 18865 18865 130867 81123 49744 118799 97285 21514 1428 1428 28880 9562 19318 230867 214101 16766 434317 415861 18456 30230 16781 13449 34204 34204 17606 12183 5423 Chapter rebates 31795 31795 Dues and subscriptions 24988 20679 4309 SAGE production fees 22250 22250 Bad debt expense 17600 17600 10656 10656 1902316 1368212 534104 0 164799 111308 33649 27677 3369 4006 107081 98458 1247058 461559 804119 785499 587518 630253 330552 343774 7 7 2031094 2000982 92042 33601 428099 391444 577414 565710 9445 6652 1107000 997407 X 906755 986236 17339 17339 924094 1003575 2031094 2000982 76794 2687 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 13025 7689 6856 9870 6968 44408 1691457 1743382 1982192 1830424 1837405 9084860 1704482 1751071 1989048 1840294 1844373 9129268 0 0 0 9129268 3464 70396 71388 84949 40632 270829 3464 70396 71388 84949 40632 270829 1707946 1821467 2060436 1925243 1885005 9400097 0.97120 0.96980 0.02880 0.03020 X 201585 201585 748415 201137 547278 27828 14695 13133 269230 245727 23503 785499 Other Securities 343774 F 343774 Capital lease obligation 6652 6652 X 1982211 2687 2687 1979524 3361 -3775 -414 1979110 1902730 0 1902730 3361 -3775 -414 1902316 Part V, Line 4: To promote string and orchestra playing and teaching. Part X, Line 2: The Association has a process in place to ensure the maintenance of its exempt-status; to indentify and report unrelated business income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisidictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The Association has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold -3,775. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold -3,775. X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Monika Schulz Ex Officio (CEO) 190659 0 5427 0 0 0 13726 0 9040 0 218852 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 The Executive Director's bonus was awarded by the Board of Directors based upon performance. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 The governing body delegated authority to an executive committee which consists of the President, President-elect/Vice President, and Immediate Past President/Treasurer. The Executive Committee exercises the powers of the board between meetings of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Membership is open to all string teachers, performers, and supporters (as determined by the board) of the string community that are over the age of 18. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The President Elect/Vice President, Secretary and member-at-large positions 1 through 3 are elected by a majority of the voting members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The articles of incorporation and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The recommendations of the committees are documented in the minutes of the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The executive director and the finance committee review and approve the form 990 prior to it being filed with the service. Also, a copy is made available to the board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and signed by the members of the board at the May meeting. There is no comparable procedure for the employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a During the budget process, the compensation for employees is reviewed and compared to other like organizations in the area using a salary survey from ASAE. The compensation for the executive director is reviewed by the executive committee and the compensation for the other officers and key employees is reviewed by the executive director. The executive director's compensation is documented in an employment contract. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available at meetings and in handbooks. The bylaws are also available on the Association's website.