2011-01-21T08:12:26-06:00 2010-06-30 ercolini & company llp 101 ARCH STREET SUITE 300 BOSTON MA 02110 990 2009-07-01 043583756 FROM THE TOP INC FROM 6174370707 295 HUNTINGTON AVENUE No 201 BOSTON MA 02115 JENNIFER HURLEY-WALES 6174370707 2011-01-21 1 PHILIP A WEITZEL 6174825511 2011-01-21 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z JENNIFER HURLEY-WALES 295 HUNTINGTON AVENUE No 201 BOSTON MA 02115 3527244 0 X FROMTHETOP.ORG X 2002 MA TO SHOWCASE, CELEBRATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS TO EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC. 14 14 33 0 0 0 2460193 2735009 730208 745550 15550 835 -16771 3205951 3464623 276922 285390 0 1868732 1710039 0 530000 1281820 1230936 3427474 3226365 -221523 238258 2014154 2154666 370924 310326 1643230 1844340 The Organization presents, celebrates and inspires the pursuit of excellence in music and the arts by showcasing the spirited performances and personal stories of the nation's outstanding young classical musicians. By utilizing multiple platforms, From the Top provides opportunities for 8 to 18 year old to present themselves, share their passion and develop into important cultural leaders. The education and community outreach programs bring From the Top performers into classrooms, youth organizations, and arts programs across the country. 0 0 1055509 1254763 690755 "From the ToP" celebrated its tenth anniversary as the preeminent showcase for America's best young classical musicians. Our radio program is distributed by NPR and airs weekly on nearly 250 public radio stations throughout the nation. In FY10 "From the Top" was recorded during 19 live concerts across the country in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Utah, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, California, Hawaii, Vermont, Iowa, Maine, and Pennsylvania. 481606 557595 29698 From the Top's Education program has developed and implemented an Arts Leadership program to encourage young musicians to give back to their communities through community services projects of their choice. About 120 From the Top performers participated in the training. In FY10 we extended this program to other musicians as part of a full year educational residency in Iowa in partnership with Orchestra Iowa. We also conducted a short term residency with Hawaii Public Radio. In FY10 our Education program exposed over 2,000 school-age children to the world of classical music through school visits in locations where we have a live performance. 417659 464835 From the Top administers a Scholarship Program - the Jack Cooke Young Artist Award - which in FY10 provided 20 deserving young musicians with a $10,000 scholarship to further their musical education. The Scholarship Program recruited and evaluated about 400 scholarship applications. The Scholarship Program also nominates five young students each year to the Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program which provides them with the opportunity to receive a comprehensive educational scholarship for 16 consecutive years. In FY10, two of five nominated students were selected to receive this lifetime scholarship award. 406473 457816 25932 In conjunction with our 10th Anniversary season of our radio show, From the Top's Marketing and Communications program focused its efforts on rebranding and celebrating our organization's accomplishments. From the Top expanded its presence on the Web through a variety of social media platforms. From the Top rebuilt its website this year so that it could support multimedia content related to our performers and shows. The new site is much easier for listeners to navigate. It includes streaming audio of our full radio archive, video pieces, blogs, podcasts, and information about our live show with links to ticketing. As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration, we brought back 10 show alumni and produced special videos about each of them. Our video, print and audio materials all feature young musicians whose example inspires other young people to pursue musical study. The new website also houses our Center for Arts Leadership where young musicians can access materials and tips on using their music to create positive change in their communities. 406473 457816 25932 2361247 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 MA X X JENNIFER HURLEY-WALES 6174370707 295 HUNTINGTON AVENUE SUITE 201 BOSTON MA 021154433 JEFFREY RAYPORT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HURLEY-WALES 32.00 X X X 120673 0 780 GERald SLAVET 40.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH S KLARMAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC ODDLEIFSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN PATTILLO 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD DAVIS 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY TJAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SYMCHYCH 1.00 X 0 0 0 CORINNE FERGUSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELAINE LINDLEY LEBUHN 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SHAPIRO 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANET WHITLA 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY WOODCOCK 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK VOLPE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIE LLEWELLYN 40.00 X 120673 0 5098 241346 0 5878 2 0 0 0 TOM VOEGELI 295 HUNTINGTON AVE SUITE 201 BOSTON MA 02115 PRODUCER 132699 WESTSHIRE PRODUCTIONS 7512 S BOYDEN ROAD NORTHFIELD OH 44067 SHOW HOST 104288 2 362550 436001 1936458 2735009 CARRIAGE FEES 611710 354496 354496 ROAD SHOW FEES 611710 336259 336259 EDUCATIONAL FEES 611710 29698 29698 25097 25097 745550 835 835 45850 362550 62621 -16771 -16771 3464623 745550 0 -15936 285390 285390 120673 84472 24134 12067 1330340 846426 184169 299745 144992 92790 18018 34184 114034 65428 26684 21922 19636 19636 161639 85498 28657 47484 30184 18918 5097 6169 247015 230758 6093 10164 51292 37228 6360 7704 11850 7697 3411 742 PRODUCTION COSTS 365124 365124 PROFESSIONAL FEES 204570 116622 17281 70667 ADVERTISING 101535 80842 8921 11772 TELEPHONE 29829 19807 4145 5877 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 8262 4611 2148 1503 3226365 2361247 335118 530000 640188 1018881 521016 521635 723107 527725 16886 17036 304285 234896 112957 69389 2014154 2154666 80057 74402 215500 191500 75367 44424 370924 310326 X 709736 859768 933494 984572 1643230 1844340 2014154 2154666 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 1669318 3672919 3381345 2460193 2780859 13964634 1669318 3672919 3381345 2460193 2780859 13964634 3641604 10323030 23423 91345 65420 15550 835 196573 14161207 4139922 0.72900 0.73210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Part II-B, Line 1i: Explanation of Other Lobbying Activities: PURSUANT TO TRES. REG. SEC 1.501(C)(3)-1(D)(3)(I) AND (IV), THE ORGANIZATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION ENGAGING IN NONPARTISAN ANALYSIS AND ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION TO FOSTER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. MOREOVER, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO ADOPT OR DEFEAT ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ENDORSE OR OPPOSE ANY CANDIDATE FOR POLITICAL OFFICE. 304285 234896 69389 69389 DUE TO CONCERT PRODUCTIONS, INC. 21450 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 22974 44424 3464623 3226365 238258 213253 -250401 -37148 201110 3740497 213253 62621 275874 3464623 0 3464623 3539387 250401 62621 313022 3226365 0 3226365 THE AMOUNT ON LINE 8, PART XI REPRESENTS THE CORRESPONDING PROGRAM EXPENSES TO THE INKIND CONTRIBUTIONS. THE DIFFERENCE RESULTS FROM THE TIMING FOR REVENUE RECOGNITION FOR GAAP PURPOSES. THE AMOUNTS ON LINE 2D IN BOTH PART XII & XIII REPRESENT THE EVENT EXPENSES THAT WERE PRESENTED AS EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OPPOSED TO NETTING WITH REVENUE AS WAS DONE ON THE TAX RETURN. GALA 408400 362550 45850 0 0 23369 25873 6276 7103 408400 362550 45850 23369 25873 6276 7103 62621 -16771 1 TUITION AND FEES 39 285390 COST gerald slavet co-ceo, executive producer 40000 REPAYMENT OF AN ADVANCE IS DUE TO CONCERT PRODUCTIONS, INC. A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT GERALD SLAVET IS ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF. TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALSO ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONCERT PRODUCTIONS. DURING THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PAID $40,000 TO BRING THE ADVANCE PAYABLE DOWN TO $21,450. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS 14 VOTING MEMBERS Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 ONCE THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE AUDIT FIRM IT IS REVIEWED INITIALLY BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. ONCE SATISFIED, IT IS FURTHER REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND AFTER THAT THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c EACH YEAR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO SIGN OFF AND DISCLOSE ALL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS. THESE DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 FROM THE TOP UTILIZES DATA FROM CONSULTANTS AND MARKET CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE UNPAID POSITIONS WITHOUT COMPENSATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JENNIFER HURLEY-WALES, THE CO-CEO/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.