Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT
Employer identification number
26-4084871
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
232,006
841,966
483,759
463,215
634,641
2,655,587
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
21,483
32,466
53,949
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
232,006
841,966
483,759
484,698
667,107
2,709,536
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
2,709,536
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
232,006
841,966
483,759
484,698
667,107
2,709,536
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
547
9,966
50
10,563
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
547
9,966
50
10,563
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
232,006
841,966
484,306
494,664
667,157
2,720,099
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.610 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.490 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT
Employer identification number
26-4084871
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
UNDER THE BANNER OF ESMIA, MMP PROGRAMS ARE VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY OFFERED BUT THE DETAILS ARE GREATLY ENHANCED AND THE PROGRAMS ARE INTERCONNECTED. DEVELOPS NEW STRATEGIC AND PROGRAMMING ALLIANCES WITH FIU SCHOOL OF MUSIC, FIU CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AND MIAMI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE. CONTINUES ALLIANCES WITH PREVIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CLASSICAL SOUTH FLORIDA, MIAMI ARTS CHARTER, TO NAME A FEW. LITTLE HAITI CHAPTER OPENS WITH 65 STUDENTS, GROWS TO 120 IN SIX MONTHS. ESMIA PROGRAMMING REACHES 300 STUDENT-MUSICIANS ACROSS DORAL AND LITTLE HAITI CHAPTERS IN AN INTENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND ADDITIONAL 100 MUSICIANS THROUGH THE ESMIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA SEMINAR. FIRST TOUR OF ESMIA CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA DURING 2013 EAST COAST SEMINARIO, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA . DESIGNS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CURRICULUM IN RELATION TO DISTRICT, STATE, AND NATIONAL STANDARDS AND MODELED AFTER EL SISTEMA PHILOSOPHY. INCLUDES CHORAL CLASSES AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM. INTRODUCES ESMIA LEADERS ENSEMBLE FOR MOST DEDICATED PARTICIPANTS TO PROVIDE CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE YOUNG MUSICIANS. PRESENTS ESMIA LEADERS ENSEMBLE AT TEDX YOUTH EVENT AT THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER . RUNS SECOND MMP SUMMER CAMP. BECOMES FOUNDING MEMBER OF NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF EL SISTEMA INSPIRED PROGRAMS (NAESIP). MMP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNA PIETRASZKO NAMED TO FOUNDING BOARD AT NAESIP. RE-DESIGNS STAFF STRUCTURE TO ANSWER NEEDS OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT - STAFF EXPANDS TO INCLUDE FOUR FULL-TIME AND 25 PART-TIME, INCLUDING 23 TEACHING ARTISTS. ADOPTS FIRST 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN. PUBLISHES FIRST COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT. RECEIVES FIRST NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS (NEA) GRANT. RECEIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS. IN ADDITION, TO FURTHER ITS GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED DONATED SERVICES, INCLUDING FREE USE OF FACILITIES, TOTALING 74,539.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
PETER MCGRATH ELIZABETH MCGRATH BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER SPOUSE
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
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 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS - DOCUMENTATION: DESCRIPTION OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT AFTER THE PERSON IS HIRED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
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 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS - DOCUMENTATION: DESCRIPTION OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT AFTER THE PERSON IS HIRED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AS REQUESTED.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
PROGRAM COORDINATERS 16,156 2,500 0 INSTRUMENTS PURCHASES 11,217 0 0 PROGRAM PRODUCTION 8,776 0 0 RENTALS & FACILITIES 900 3,300 0 PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION 3,471 0 0 SHEET MUSIC 3,423 0 0 TELEPHONE & TECHNOLOGY 0 3,245 0 FOOD 1,976 168 0 MERCHANT AND BANK FEES 0 1,279 0 LICENSES & PERMITS 500 484 0 STORAGE 886 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 75 187 41
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