From the Top Inc

“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 finance committee, then the form 990 is sent to the board for final review and approval.”

“Each year the board of directors are asked to sign off and disclose all conflicts of interests. These disclosure forms are reviewed annually.”

“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.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The admissions, recruitment, and awards department is the engine that fuels from the top, bringing young musicians of different ages, geographic regions, socio-economic, and racial backgrounds into the organization. The admissions team facilitates communication and awareness of from the top to a vast network of music educators, programs, and camps. From the top holds auditions throughout the year via zoom and annually distributes 220,000 in awards (approximately 22 musicians receiving 10,000 each). Since 2005, from the top has awarded over 4 million in jack kent cooke awards to over 400 exceptional young musicians with financial need. From the top added the tim banker talent development award, a new program that in its inaugural year served three young musicians.”

“From the top's platform to bring visibility to young musicians and build audiences includes from the top and npr social media efforts. In 2023-24, ftt reached 2.5 million people on its own facebook, instagram, and youtube channels. From the top collaborated with hundreds of teen musicians to create and distribute 260 short videos for the organization's daily joy series, utilized on socials and distributed every weekday of the year through a popular email subscription.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The oversight process and selection process have not changed during the year.”