Miami Music Project Inc

“The 990 is reviewed by the director of operations, then by the executive director and reviewed and approved by the treasurer/finance chair. Once filed, a copy of the 990 is provided to all board members.”

“Anyone subject to the conflict of interest policy shall report the possible existence of a conflict of interest to the organization's ceo.”

“The board of trustees follows the standard practices for approval of compensation as suggested by the national council of nonprofits. It includes, but is not limited to: - obtaining research and information to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation of the director based on a review of comparability data (which may include written job offers for positions at similar organizations, salary and benefit compensation studies, telephone calls about similar positions at organizations, information obtained from the irs form 990 filings of similar organizations. - documentation description of compensations and benefits, letter of engagement after the person is hired.”

“The board of trustees follows the standard practices for approval of compensation as suggested by the national council of nonprofits. It includes, but is not limited to: - obtaining research and information to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation of the director based on a review of comparability data (which may include written job offers for positions at similar organizations, salary and benefit compensation studies, telephone calls about similar positions at organizations, information obtained from the irs form 990 filings of similar organizations. - documentation description of compensations and benefits, letter of engagement after the person is hired.”

“Governing documents are made available as requested.”

“Miami music project uses music as an instrument for social transformation, empowering children to acquire values and achieve their full potential, positively affecting their society through the study and performance of music. Our vision is to create opportunity and access for those most in need, to develop creativity, innovation, and to improve the quality of life for children today, equipping them with the skills they need to be successful in the future. Miami music project espouses the following goals: - build a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society by investing in children; - promote social progress through music by engaging children in ensemble- based music learning; - improve children's social-emotional well-being, behavioral development, academic motivation and achievement; - build pride within the served communities for the benefit of the families and neighborhoods.”

“Emerging as a model for music education programs nationally, miami music project offers free-of-charge, after-school programming to all students with no barriers to entry, regardless of race or economic status. As of today, miami music project has reached over 33,000 children and youth across miami-dade county and is one of the largest socially transformative music initiatives in the us. Miami music project's programming is inspired by the el sistema phenomenon - a new model for social change and a visionary global movement that transforms the lives of children through music. During the 2023-2024 school year over 75 teaching artists served over 850 students with our social-emotional learning-based curriculum. In fiscal year 2024, we increased our investment in local talent by 20%. Each children's orchestra student, 4 in 5 of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch, received over 16 hours of music teaching, lessons, and support per week for 576 hours of instruction annually. Students were also provided with snacks and academic help. 100% of our seniors graduated high school and pursued higher education. Miami music project's summer music camp offered orchestra rehearsals, sectionals, percussion ensembles, and a final concert to nearly 250 students. 622 students participated in the in- person bootcamps. Six students earned scholarships to the prestigious yola national festival and 31 students were awarded full scholarships to attend interlochen's summer camp. In addition, three students received a full scholarship to complete their bachelor's degree at florida international university through from the gala and stanley cohen scholarship. Miami music project is a leader in training teaching artists. Through our internal teaching artist training program and the national teaching artists training institute, miami music project provides professional development from experts who specialize in child behavior, racial and cultural sensitivity, and serving students of diverse abilities. Our students are regularly awarded scholarships to, recognition from, and placement in nationally prestigious organizations. This year, miami music project students participated in programs at the el sistema usa 2024 national symposium, the los angeles philharmonic (yola national fellows) national festival, interlochen arts camp, and the sphinx performance academy. Locally, miami music project students gave a total of 30 concerts throughout the year at venues including new world center, the arsht center, fiu wertheim concert hall, the university of miami gusman concert hall, miami beach bandshell, and miami-dade county public schools community chapter sites.”

“Contractors and consultants 158,605 4,483 27,408 teaching artists and musician 757,269 0 0 total 915,874 4,483 27,408”