Nonprofit · EIN 13-2638292
THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC
Also known as LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $975,305 | $976,002 | -$697 | $231,768 | $42,002 | $189,766 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $997,969 | $1,008,123 | -$10,154 | $236,410 | $45,947 | $190,463 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $848,892 | $1,003,368 | -$154,476 | $264,364 | $63,747 | $200,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $702,163
- of which government grants
- $289,315
- Program service revenue
- $273,139
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $154,052
- Other salaries and wages
- $153,295
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $353,976
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,580
- Occupancy
- $117,686
- Travel
- $129
- Program services (functional)
- $772,515
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,103
- Fundraising (functional)
- $115,384
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $236,410
- Total assets, end of year
- $231,768
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $42,002
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,766
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $178,721
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,045
- Gross receipts
- $975,305
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY C BALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,660 |
| SHARON HITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY PARSONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR C CHRISTINE WHEELER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA BYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR EILEEN K CUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR GARRETT T DESMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIOTT FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN SW FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY E KEEGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN RUDEL WEINREICH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHWARTZ-WEINSTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE R YOUNG JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY C BALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,559 |
| SHARON HITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY PARSONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR C CHRISTINE WHEELER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR EILEEN K CUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR GARRETT T DESMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIOTT FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN SW FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY E KEEGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN RUDEL WEINREICH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHWARTZ-WEINSTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE R YOUNG JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY C BALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,285 | $946 |
| SHARON HITE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY PARSONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR C CHRISTINE WHEELER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EILEEN K CUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GARRETT T DESMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOTT FORREST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SW FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY E KEEGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN RUDEL WEINREICH PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHWARTZ-WEINSTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE R YOUNG JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 321945, NEW YORK, NY 10032-0510
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY BALL, PO BOX 321945, NEW YORK, NY 10032
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY BALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 971-9500
- Website
- WWW.LITTLEORCHESTRA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY IS TO SHARE THE VITALITY OF LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC AND BUILD FUTURE AUDIENCES BY PRESENTING INNOVATIVE CONCERTS THAT INCORPORATE MULTIPLE ART FORMS TO PROVIDE AUDIENCES OF BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC. MUSIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE CENTRAL TO SUPPORTING THIS MISSION WHICH SEEKS TO MAKE CONCERTGOING AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE LIVE PERFORMING ARTS A LIFE-LONG PURSUIT.
Program accomplishments
- L.O.S. KIDSIN 2024-25, THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY/ORPHEON, INC. (L.O.S.) PERFORMED THE TENTH SEASON OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL L.O.S. KIDS CONCERT SERIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-10. THE FOUR PROGRAMS WERE: "MOZART'S MAGIC FLUTE!," "PETER & THE WOLF!," "CLARA SCHUMANN'S WORLD OF MUSIC!, AND "VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS!" EACH PROGRAM EXPLORED COMPOSERS AND/OR MUSIC SPECIFIC TO A THEME, AND INVITED ACTORS TO PORTRAY COMPOSERS OR CHARACTERS ALONGSIDE THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS OF THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY, CONDUCTOR DAVID ALAN MILLER, AND SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING YOUNG INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS, DANCERS, SINGERS, AND COMPOSERS. CONCERTS WERE PERFORMED LIVE IN ASSEMBLY HALL AT HUNTER COLLEGE. IN ADDITION TO TICKETED AUDIENCE MEMBERS, L.O.S. PROVIDED FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS AT PARTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. AN ESTIMATED 11,500 CHILDREN, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES ENJOYED ACCESS TO THE CONCERTS.L.O.S. ARTISTIC ADVISOR DAVID ALAN MILLER CREATED ALL THE PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR NOAH KAYSER-HIRSH, L.O.S. STAFF, AND OUR CREATIVE TEAM. EACH OF THESE NEW L.O.S. KIDS PROGRAMS FEATURED ACTORS; VIDEO COMPONENTS; PERFORMANCES BY ACCOMPLISHED YOUNG SOLOISTS ALONG WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA; AND AN ORIGINAL SCRIPT BY LONGTIME CHILDREN'S TELEVISION WRITER CRAIG SHEMIN - ALL DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GREAT ORCHESTRAL MUSIC THAT IS AT THE CORE OF ALL L.O.S. PERFORMANCES.PRE-CONCERT EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERY GUIDE VIDEOS WERE PROVIDED TO L.O.S. EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS, PARTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TO ENHANCE AND DEEPEN THEIR CONCERT EXPERIENCE.Expenses $430,955 · revenue $227,039
- MUSICAL CONNECTIONS: THE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, LIVE IN CONCERT! CASA (CULTURAL AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES), AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMSL.O.S.'S MUSIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE: MUSICAL CONNECTIONS: THE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (MUSICAL CONNECTIONS) AND LIVE IN CONCERT!, AS WELL AS OTHER PROGRAMS. MUSICAL CONNECTIONS IS A MUSIC COMPOSITION RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MUSIC EDUCATION AND CONCERT EXPERIENCES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THEIR STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K-5, AS WELL AS THEIR TEACHERS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF: IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY SESSIONS WITH AN L.O.S. EDUCATOR/TEACHING ARTIST THAT UTILIZE MUSIC COMPOSITION TO TEACH THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC; ACCESS TO L.O.S. KIDS CONCERTS TO CONNECT COMPOSITION TO ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES; VIDEO DISCOVERY GUIDES TO CONNECT THE IN-SCHOOL SESSIONS WITH WHAT HAPPENS DURING LIVE CONCERTS; A SCHOOL-DAY CELEBRATION EVENT WHERE STUDENTS' COLLABORATIVE CLASS COMPOSITIONS ARE PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS; PLANNING MEETINGS FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS WITH L.O.S. EDUCATION STAFF; CURRICULUM MATERIALS FOR EACH CONCERT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS; AND FREE TICKETS FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY LIVE CONCERTS. THE 2024-25 PARTNER SCHOOLS WERE PS 122Q AND ASTORIA HOUSES (NYCHA) IN ASTORIA, QUEENS; PS 54X IN THE BRONX, AND PS 125M IN HARLEM, MANHATTAN. APPROXIMATELY 3,550 TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATED IN MUSICAL CONNECTIONS.LIVE IN CONCERT! IS AN L.O.S. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK CITY COMMUNITY TO ATTEND PERFORMANCES OF THE L.O.S. KIDS SERIES, WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN IN PUBLICLY-FUNDED DAY CARE CENTERS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE LITTLE OR NO CONTACT WITH ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PROGRAM LEADERS IN PREPARING AND ENHANCING THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN. APPROXIMATELY 5,750 CHILDREN AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2024-25, INCLUDING MUSICAL CONNECTIONS FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM PARTNER SITES. IN 2024-25, L.O.S. CONTINUED ITS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SEVEN TOTAL SCHOOLS: PS122Q IN ASTORIA, PS96X AND PS54X IN THE CENTRAL BRONX, PS 18X IN THE SOUTH BRONX, PS152K IN FLATBUSH, PS125M IN HARLEM, AND PS267M IN MANHATTAN, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL'S CULTURAL AFTER-SCHOOL ADVENTURES (CASA) PROGRAM. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN ALL L.O.S. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 2024-25 EQUALED 440. THESE PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE MUSICAL CONNECTIONS MODEL AND PROVIDE INTENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 5 WHO MAY ALSO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PRIOR YEARS IN THE SCHOOL DAY MUSICAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM. IN 2024-25, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN ALL L.O.S. PROGRAMS EQUALED APPROXIMATELY 15,500.Expenses $286,376 · revenue $46,100
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EACH FISCAL YEAR, L.O.S. CREATES NEW CONCERT PROGRAMS FOR THE CURRENT SEASON AS WELL AS FOR FOLLOWING SEASONS. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS NECESSARY TO PLAN OUR MUSIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SEVERAL YEARS IN ADVANCE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES COVER BOTH PERSONNEL EXPENSES AND OTHER THAN PERSONNEL SERVICES (OTPS) FOR THESE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.Expenses $55,184
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2638292
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $231,768
- Income (IRS master file)
- $975,305
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $975,305 | $976,002 | $231,768 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $997,969 | $1,008,123 | $236,410 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $848,892 | $1,003,368 | $264,364 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,115,191 | $863,408 | $412,384 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2638292).
Questions about THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC
- What is the EIN of THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC is 13-2638292.
- Is THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANTHONY BALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,660 (ANTHONY C BALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY- ORPHEON INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $975,305, expenses of $976,002 and total assets of $231,768 at year end.
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