Orchestrating Dreams Inc

“A board member on behalf of the organization reviewed the form 990 before it was filed.”

“The organization regularly monitors and enforces compliance with their conflict of interest policy.”

“The board meets regularly and approves the annual compensation for the executive director.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request.”

“Functional expenses line 11g other fees $84,379program related $65,268 (contracted artists and teachers $64,122; payroll fees $1146)mgmt related $536 (payroll fees- mgmt portion)fundraising related $18,575 - grant writer”

“Orchestrating dreams bridges the gap of equity in music education. The organizations programs are designed to develop skills for the 21st century citizen artist while giving young new yorkers tools to support their own resilience, curiosity and agency in the world.orchestrating dreams mission is to make music education accessible to all. Our music programs develop life skills and music abilities in 200 young new yorkers without access to quality music education due to disabilities, language barriers, or financials circumstances. Founded in 2012, orchestrating dreams has served over 3,000 under-resourced children and young adults in new york city. We provide private lessons, music theory and ear training classes, early childhood music education, orchestral studies, and mentorship programs for teens and young adults.our students have performed with ensembles such as the simon bolivar orchestra of venezuela conducted by gustavo dudamel, orchestra of st. Lukes, and the mostly mozart festival. They have showcased their talents at carnegie hall, merkin hall, dimenna center for classical music, music hall of williamsburg, aliaza dominicana cultural center, and clemente soto vlez theatre. 100% of ods graduates have been accepted to college and are on track for graduation from insitutions including mannis school of music at the new school, columbia univeristy, suny fredonia, suny potsdams crane school of music, and northwestern u. The majority of participants have a household income of $40,000 or less. In the 2024-2025 school year, we provided over $145,000 in scholarships for students with financial need.”