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“Prior to filing the 990, it is reviewed by the finance committee and distributed to the entire board.”

“Play on philly has a written conflict of interest policy that requires officers, directors, and key employees to annually disclose potential conflicts of interest involving themselves, their family members, and their business interest on a questionnaire distributed by the executive director. The executive director ensures that all questionnaires are completed, reviews them for conflicts, and submits them to the board for review. Should a conflict exist, the board member is prohibited from participating in the board's deliberations and decisions. In addition, all employees are governed by a conflict of interest policy that is stated in the employee handbook and acknowledged by every employee.”

“The finance committee determines compensation levels for key employees and makes recommendations to the full board for approval.”

“Pop will make its financial statements available online at www.playonphilly.org and will consider all written requests for governing documents or conflict of interest policies.”

“Commitment to pops community extends well beyond a students final year in high school. To improve student engagement and involvement beyond the high school transition, pop is developing a robust pipeline called the jta alumni pathway. The junior teaching artist program provides opportunities for middle and high school students to shadow pop teaching artists, learn the principles of music education, and develop their own philosophies of teaching. Jtas receive mentorship while also actively participating in classroom activities such as leading warm up routines. For students interested in pursuing music education after high school, the pop alumni program creates a peer network and provides additional supports that will help them persist throughout their college years. During the summer, paid summer program internship opportunities allow students to obtain in-depth teaching and administrative experience. Toward the end of their college career, individuals are eligible to become apprentices, taking on some teaching responsibilities while continuing to benefit from the mentorship of seasoned pop tas. This preparation work leads college graduates to become early career tas, receiving foundational professional development as full members of pops team of teaching artists. This pathway is a key part of pops long-term goal of driving systemic change in post-secondary music education programs. Currently, one pop alumnus is employed as a ta and three served as summer interns in 2023.”

“This year, the marian anderson young artist program (mayap) served 12 young artists, and the results have been promising. Anderson artists have performed alongside members of the renowned imani winds, successfully auditioned for district and region honors ensembles, been accepted into performing arts high schools and prestigious summer programs like the brevard music center summer institute, youth orchestra of la, and berklee summer jazz, and won high marks in competitions. As the program continues, pop tas and mayap instructors are looking ahead to preparing students for college auditions, providing the mentorship, musical instruction, and family counseling necessary for their success. This program also addresses the needs of parents who want their students to access more opportunities to learn about and prepare for careers in music and adjacent fields. By preparing these promising young artists, primarily artists of color, to continue their musical studies at the post-secondary level, pop is addressing a longstanding disparity. Currently, only 6% of undergraduate music degrees are awarded to black students each year.”

“Contractors - general 50,733 31,861 3,138 public relations 2,042 1,282 126 evaluation 55,758 35,016 3,449 hr management 12,072 7,581 747 other professional fees 30,392 19,086 1,880 bank and finance fees 889 2,441 2,016 total 151,886 97,267 11,356”

“In-kind contributions of instruments 0”