The Musical Arts Association
81% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves
The Musical Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1925, with $79,412,615 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106 EIN 34-0714468 Since 1925
Revenue (FY2023)
$79.4M
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$71.8M
Net assets
$324.3M
Employees
630
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $9 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For The Musical Arts Association: 81% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Musical Arts Association: 54 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For The Musical Arts Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Musical Arts Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The cleveland orchestra inspires and enriches lives by creating extraordinary musical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence.
What they do
Blossom musical festival and blossom music centerthe blossom music festival returned in 2023 with an inspiring lineup of concerts and presentations. 24 concerts were part of the 2023 blossom music festival, from fourth of july through labor day weekends (july 1 - september 9, 2023) at the orchestra's scenic summer home in cuyahoga valley national park. guest conductors and soloists included, among others, stanislav kochanovsky, nikolai lugansky, capathia jenkins, kahchun wong, zlatomir fung, jean-yves thibaudet, michael feinstein, conrad tao, nicholas mcgegan, afendi yusuf, andy einhorn, audra mcdonald, and simone lamsma. the 2023 festival also included movie presentations of jurassic park, the lord of the rings: the two towers and disney: the sound of magic. under 18s free, signature program of the cleveland orchestra, continued into its 12th season during summer of 2023.
Touring and residencieseach year, the orchestra allocates several weeks of its performance schedule to residencies and touring activities beyond northeast ohio, nationally and internationally. these are designed to enhance both the artistic and financial strength of the organization and extend the orchestra's worldwide reputation. in 2023, the cleveland orchestra returned to austria for its 54th international tour, performing works by mahler alongside baritone simon keenlyside. the orchestra made its annual trip to carnegie hall in new york city with two evenings of performances featuring works by krenek, mahler, bartok, prokofiev, and webern. during the 2023-24 season, the orchestra also returned to the adrienne arsht center for the performing arts of miami-dade county for three weeks of performances, including a pair of concerts with members of the new world symphony. the florida residency also featured performances in naples, west palm beach, and orlando, as well as education programs in the miami area.
The cleveland orchestra continued serving northeast ohio over the course of the 2023-24 season. ongoing programs in severance music center such as family concerts, education concerts, and music explorers reached more than 20,000 students and thousands of children and families. in-school programs such as crescendo and music mentors created access to instrumental music and expert instruction in cleveland area schools. all cleveland orchestra educational programs are now free for schools. weekly concert previews and music in depth webinars continued to serve cleveland orchestra lifelong learners.the cleveland orchestra also performed its first-ever sensory-friendly concerts this year in collaboration with the cuyahoga county board of developmental disabilities to create a more inclusive atmosphere for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. severance music center also launched its hispanic heritage month concert, featuring local latin jazz group sammy deleon y su orquesta.the cleveland orchestra's daniel r. lewis composer fellow allison loggins-hull curated four free chamber music concerts in collaboration with community artistic partners h.k. school of bandura, the fatima family center, and karamu house.cleveland orchestra musicians continued to pass on the traditions of artistic excellence to aspiring young musicians of the acclaimed cleveland orchestra youth orchestra. may 2024 also witnessed the first-ever cultural exchange between the cleveland orchestra youth orchestra and the toronto symphony youth orchestra, bringing together 200+ high school musicians over two weekends, in two countries, united by their passion for orchestral music.across a typical season, the orchestra's education and community initiatives reach more than 100,000 people. for more information, visit clevelandorchestra.com/engage/community-programs/. the second edition of the jack, joseph and morton mandel opera and humanities festival took place in may 2024 and was anchored by four fully staged, sold-out performances of mozart's the magic flute, directed by nikolaus habjan. the
Contact & location
- Address
- 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $58.1M (FY2013) to $79.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $66.3MNet assets $324.3M
Operating margin
9.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$390.7M
Total liabilities
$66.3M
Net assets
$324.3M
Salaries & benefits
$43.7M
61% of expenses
Board members
66
66 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,412,615▲3.4% | $71,767,644▲7.8% | $324,309,728▲11.2% | $390,655,885▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $76,819,625▲23.6% | $66,565,856▲16.7% | $291,683,678▲13.5% | $362,318,173▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,138,155▼10.5% | $57,033,615▲36.2% | $256,972,481▼10.8% | $327,213,396▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,418,564▲28.1% | $41,880,215▼19.8% | $288,001,504▲47.2% | $368,313,121▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,210,898▼4.5% | $52,250,064▼9.9% | $195,704,084▼7.5% | $284,635,926▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $56,781,169▼8.4% | $57,988,415▲1.6% | $211,490,514▼2.6% | $291,916,435▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,994,445▲13.6% | $57,048,912▲3.1% | $217,201,514▲7.8% | $282,093,303▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $54,562,417▲11.2% | $55,320,592▲1.9% | $201,442,988▲12.6% | $277,639,836▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $49,086,568▼25.7% | $54,312,581▲2.2% | $178,888,574▼10.7% | $258,081,769▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $66,032,965▲13.7% | $53,164,430▲3.6% | $200,231,910▲0.7% | $270,523,784▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,080,075 | $51,303,220▲2.1% | $198,855,081▲11.0% | $263,855,365▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $50,251,033▼2.0% | $179,141,122▲18.5% | $247,840,211▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,298,527▲2.3% | $151,193,376▼6.7% | $223,845,834▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,144,722▲9.0% | $162,100,585▲21.6% | $222,814,558▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $45,990,000 | $133,350,359 | $193,619,327 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Andre Gremillet — $969,004 (1.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Gremillet | President & Ceo | 60 | $969,004 |
| David Radzynski | Musician | 40 | $348,008 |
| Michael Sachs | Musician | 40 | $325,921 |
| Joshua Smith | Musician | 40 | $301,588 |
| Jane Hargraft | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $301,440 |
| Franklin Rosenwein | Musician | 40 | $294,641 |
| James E Menger | Asst. Treasurer, Cfo | 50 | $290,957 |
| Katherine Smith | Asst. Secretary & Executive Asst. | 40 | $64,931 |
| Alexander M Cutler | Resident Trustee (until 12/15/23) | 1 | — |
| Alfred M Rankin Jr | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anthony Wynshaw-boris | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anya Weaving | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Audrey Gilbert Ratner | Resident Trustee (until 11/23) | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Pyne | National Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ben Mathews | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beth E Mooney | Treasurer & Resident Trustee | 3 | — |
| Beverly Schneider | Trustee Ex Officio | 1 | — |
| Cathy Lincoln | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles A Ratner | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christine Myeroff | Resident Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Franz Welser-most | Music Director | $1,713,698 |
| Digital River Media LLC | Digital Video Services | $375,262 |
| Allied Global Marketing | Marketing | $331,878 |
| Opus 3 Artists | Artists | $185,750 |
| Img Artists LLC New York | Artists | $160,000 |
Grants received · $27.8M total
129 grants to The Musical Arts Association totaling $27.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support of the cleveland orchestra | 2024 | $1,354,822 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $170,484 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $46,655 |
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $32,151 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2023 | $1,220,926 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $514,960 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, annual fund, israel trip support, center for future audiences | 2023 | $398,720 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $258,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Musical Arts Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Musical Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0714468, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Musical Arts Association's EIN?
- The Musical Arts Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0714468.
- How much revenue does The Musical Arts Association report?
- The Musical Arts Association reported $79,412,615 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Musical Arts Association's spending goes to programs?
- The Musical Arts Association spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Musical Arts Association have?
- CharityIndex grades The Musical Arts Association A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Musical Arts Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Musical Arts Association's latest Form 990 is $969,004, paid to Andre Gremillet (President & Ceo).
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Data for The Musical Arts Association (EIN 34-0714468) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.