Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2017 , and ending 08-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
 
Doing business as
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1400 K STREET NO 500
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-6062439
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,421,810
F Name and address of principal officer:
JENNIFER BILFIELD
1400 K STREET NO 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WASHINGTONPERFORMINGARTS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1965
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 45
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 46
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 22,884
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,982,576 4,314,435
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,981,070 2,646,096
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 214,759 343,017
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -39,909 -172,973
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,138,496 7,130,575
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 27,055 21,675
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,659,374 2,779,778
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,237,575    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,549,784 5,124,015
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,236,213 7,925,468
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -97,717 -794,893
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 12,274,939 11,735,850
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,197,884 2,138,382
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 10,077,055 9,597,468
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: OUR MISSION IS THREEFOLD: (1) TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY WITH PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATIONS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND VARIED CONTENT AND TRADITION, (2) TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE PERFORMING ARTISTS, AND THEIR ARTS FORMS, AND (3) TO PROVIDE LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, YOUTH INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,603,917 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,641,486 )
PRODUCTION:FOUNDED IN 1966 BY ARTS IMPRESARIO PATRICK HAYES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING PRODUCERS AND PRESENTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. A PIONEER IN ARTS DEVELOPMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION IN THE DC AREA, IT ANNUALLY SERVES MORE THAN 100,000 RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES ACROSS THE DISTRICT AND METRO VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND WITH LIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, AS WELL AS INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATES EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EFFORTS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND WITH A FOCUS ON ARTS EDUCATION, MUSIC AND DANCE. A CONVENER
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,358,629 including grants of $ 21,675 ) (Revenue $ 4,610 )
EDUCATION:WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN COLLABORATIVE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION IS EMBEDDED IN BOTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED MUSIC STUDENTS TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS VIA COMPETITIONS, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE CITY-WIDE DC HONORS ENSEMBLES, AND CREATES LIFELONG ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE ROOTED IN A BELIEF THAT THE ARTS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY AND CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY.THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AMONG WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' SIGNATURE ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES:
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,962,546
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
159
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
45
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MD , VA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletERICA MUCCI1400 K STREET NO 500   WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 533-1881
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) REGINALD VAN LEE......................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DAVID MARVENTANO......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JAMES J SANDMAN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) STEVEN KAPLAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CHRISTINA CO MATHER......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) AISHA ALKHALIFA......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/18)
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JEFFERY BAUMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) HANS BRULAND......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) CHARLOTTE CAMERON......................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) LYN CHASEN......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JENNIFER COULTER......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KELLY KING DIBBLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) DEBBIE DRIESMAN......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) CANDANCE DYAL......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/17)
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) ROBERT S FEINBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) BRAD FIGEL......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) NORMA LEE FUNGER......................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) TOM GALLAGHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) BRUCE GATES........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) FELECIA LOVE GREER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) LUANNE GUTERMUTH........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JAY M HAMMER........................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DANIEL HEIDER........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SUSAN HEPNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) GRACE HOBELMAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) PATRICIA HOWELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JAKE JONES........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) JACQUELINE MICHEL........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (THROUGH 9/17)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) JOHN OLSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) ANTHONY OTTEN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MARIKE PAULSSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) IRENE ROTH........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) MARC SCHLOSBERG........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/17)
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) AMI SCOTT........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) MONICA SCOTT........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) PETER SHIELDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR, EXEC. COMM
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) RUTH SORENSON........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) MARY JO VEVERKA........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) PHILIP WEST........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) SYLVIA DAVIS WHITE........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) BURTON FISHMAN........................................................................
BOARD DIRECTOR, GEN COUNSEL
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JENNIFER BILFIELD........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       311,736 0 24,576
(43) DOUGLAS WHEELER........................................................................
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       49,858 0 15,415
(44) ALLEN LASSINGER........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 11/17)
 40.00
.......................   		    X       159,378 0 12,081
(45) CORNIE LORENZO EVANS........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (AS OF 3/18)
 40.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(46) ELIZABETH RACHEVA........................................................................
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       167,173 0 10,517
(47) SAMANTHA POLLACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   104,970 0 12,378
(48) MATTHEW CAMPBELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   114,175 0 7,595
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 907,290 0 82,562
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
OPUS 3 ARTISTS

470 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 9TH FL N
NEW YORK,NY10016 		PERFORMING ARTIST FEES 178,055
OCCASIONS CATERERS

655 TAYLOR STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		GALA MEALS EXPENSE 135,230
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ASSOC

ONE SOUTH BROAD ST 14TH FL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		PERFORMING ARTIST FEES 105,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 1,032,518
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 901,248
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,380,669
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 158,554
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,314,435
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900099 2,568,204 2,568,204    
b SERVICE CHARGES 900099 44,990 44,990    
c COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE 900099 28,292 28,292    
d CONTRACTS 900099 4,610 4,610    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 2,646,096
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 223,908     223,908
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,058,542 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   939,433 7b
c Gain or (loss)   119,109 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 119,109     119,109
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,032,518of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 148,504
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 351,802
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -203,298   -203,298
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 30,325     30,325
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 30,325
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 7,130,575 2,646,096 0 170,044
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 21,675 21,675
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 811,330 297,495 209,888 303,947
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,606,480 1,144,040 52,079 410,361
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 56,079 44,021 1,659 10,399
9 Other employee benefits ....... 135,957 92,193 965 42,799
10 Payroll taxes ........... 169,932 102,761 17,246 49,925
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,500   1,500  
c Accounting ........... 23,372   23,372  
d Lobbying ........... 10,201     10,201
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 40,941   40,941  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 252,610 155,227 5,540 91,843
12 Advertising and promotion .... 422,458 421,111   1,347
13 Office expenses ....... 197,794 100,302 70,748 26,744
14 Information technology ...... 133,014 53,266 79,748  
15 Royalties .. 40,296 40,296    
16 Occupancy ........... 357,412 193,578 68,811 95,023
17 Travel ............ 259,268 184,745 48,715 25,808
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 5,586   5,586  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 84,803 48,338 11,024 25,441
23 Insurance ... 24,363 150 24,213  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ARTIST FEES/COMMISSIONS 2,070,971 2,067,455 716 2,800
b VENUE HALL RENT 443,725 441,765   1,960
c VENUE HALL STAFF 205,770 204,130   1,640
d INSTRUMENT/VENUE EQUIP. 160,731 159,259 215 1,257
e All other expenses 389,200 190,739 62,381 136,080
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,925,468 5,962,546 725,347 1,237,575
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,021 1 700
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 580,205 2 327,233
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,485,482 3 2,150,898
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 12,125 4 10,780
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 220,128 9 234,371
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,498,884
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 955,583 625,300 10c 543,301
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 8,251,141 11 8,371,215
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,000 14 2,000
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 97,537 15 95,352
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 12,274,939 16 11,735,850
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 283,061 17 306,679
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 898,431 19 875,181
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,016,392 25 956,522
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 2,197,884 26 2,138,382
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 10,077,055 32 9,597,468
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 12,274,939 33 11,735,850
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,130,575
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,925,468
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-794,893
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
10,077,055
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
315,306
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
9,597,468
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 4,982,576 4,314,435 22,745,027
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 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 4,982,576 4,314,435 22,745,027
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).. 3,742,825
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 19,002,202
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,995,442 3,482,986 4,969,588 4,982,576 4,314,435 22,745,027
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 202,398 452,339 401,265 290,811 223,908 1,570,721
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 34,196         34,196
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 57,637 71,337 263,259 25,870 30,325 448,428
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 24,798,372
12
12
11,923,722
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
76.630 %
15
15
73.630 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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            
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            
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.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number
52-6062439
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 10,201  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 10,201  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 7,915,267  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 7,925,468  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 546,273  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 136,568  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 535,752 546,357 511,811 546,273 2,140,193
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,210,290
c Total lobbying expenditures 11,520 11,070 10,831 10,201 43,622
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 133,938 136,589 127,953 136,568 535,048
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 802,572
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 6,802,003 6,373,957 6,373,661 7,077,561 6,382,945
b Contributions ... 46,830        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 518,126 757,492 329,892 -380,353 1,000,941
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		324,854 329,446 329,596 323,547 306,325
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 7,042,105 6,802,003 6,373,957 6,373,661 7,077,561
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet73.150 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet26.850 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   558,932 125,134 433,798
d Equipment ....        
e Other .....   939,952 830,449 109,503
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 543,301
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 956,522
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 7,777,212
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 315,306
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 20,470
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 351,802
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 687,578
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 7,089,634
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 40,941
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 40,941
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,130,575
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 8,256,799
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 20,470
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 351,802
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 372,272
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 7,884,527
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 40,941
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 40,941
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,925,468
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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PART V, LINE 4: EARNINGS FROM THE WILLIAM N. & ANITA CAFRITZ ENDOWMENT FUND ARE TO BE USED FOR THE PAYMENT OF AN HONORARIUM TO YOUNG ARTIST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANNUAL CONCERT PRESENTATION. EARNINGS FROM THE NEA CHALLENGE ENDOWMENT ARE TO BE USED FOR OPERATIONS, PROGRAMS OR REINVESTMENT. AND ARE CONSIDERED UNRESTRICTED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. EARNINGS FROM THE NICCOLI SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIVATE STUDY AND/OR ATTENDANCE AT PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER INSTITUTES. THESE AWARDS ARE GRANTED TO PROMISING YOUNG STRING MUSICIANS. THESE FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT THE WPA CAPITAL STRINGS EDUCATION PROGRAM. EARNINGS FROM THE PATRICK HAYES AND EVELYN SWARTHOUT ENDOWMENT ARE TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PIANO SERIES. EARNINGS FROM THE POLA NIRENSKA ENDOWMENT FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL AWARD OF $5,000 TO A LIVING MODERN DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER OR TEACHER. EARNINGS FROM THE CLARK ENDOWMENT ARE TO PAY ONE TOURING ARTIST EACH YEAR TO EXTEND THEIR STAY IN THE DC AREA TO WORK WITH STUDENTS IN A MASTER CLASS, LECTURE, ETC. EARNINGS FROM THE HAYES GENERAL ENDOWMENT ARE TO BE USED FOR OPERATIONS, PROGRAMS OR REINVESTMENT. AND ARE CONSIDERED UNRESTRICTED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. EARNINGS FROM THE DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE FUND ARE TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR COMMISSIONING, RESIDENCIES AND PERFORMANCES. AT LEAST ONE-THIRD WILL BE COMMITTED TO COMMISSIONING FEES AND PRODUCING AUDIENCE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. DDCF RECOMMENDS 5% OF THE AVERAGE THREE YEAR MARKET VALUE (NOT TO EXCEED 6%). EARNINGS FROM THE E. TORAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE GOSPEL CHOIR AND/OR ITS MEMBERS (I.E. SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUMMER WORKSHOP, VOCAL INSTRUCTION, RECORDINGS, ETC.). EARNINGS FROM "THE REGGIE" WILL SUPPORT AN ANNUAL AWARD GIVEN TO A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR WHO DEMONSTRATES VALUES THAT HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND LASTING IMPACT MADE BY OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR REGINALD VAN LEE. THIS FUND WILL ALLOW REGGIE'S VALUES TO CONTINUE TO SHAPE THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG ARTISTS AND PASSIONATE AUDIENCES THAT GREW MARKEDLY UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP. EARNINGS FROM THE DHW ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN PRESENTING YOUNG ARTIST IN ANY ART FORM TO INCLUDE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 AND 2017, WPA HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE 351,802. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE IN FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE 351,802. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE IN FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

ANNUAL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,040,617
140,405
 
1,181,022

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
940,413
92,105
 
1,032,518
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
100,204
48,300
 
148,504



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 30,900     30,900
7 Food and beverages . . . 132,855 7,300   140,155
8 Entertainment . . . . 14,000 5,722   19,722
9 Other direct expenses . . . 155,118 5,907   161,025
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 351,802
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -203,298
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
52-6062439
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) HONORARIA AWARD SCHOLARSHIP 48 21,675      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: WPA MONITORS PROPER USE OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS BY PAYING QUALIFYING VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED THROUGH THE WPA FEDER COMPETITION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1JENNIFER BILFIELD
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 301,336
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0 		10,400
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0 		0
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0 		13,500
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0 		11,076
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0 		336,312
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0 		0
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0
2ALLEN LASSINGER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 11/17) 		(i)

(ii)		 94,349
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0 		0
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0 		65,029
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0 		5,457
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0 		6,624
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0 		171,459
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0 		0
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0
3ELIZABETH RACHEVA
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 167,173
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		2,242
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0 		8,275
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0 		177,690
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 4A ALLEN LASSIGNER RECEIVED SEVERANCE OF $65,029 DURING THE YEAR.
PART I, LINE 7 THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED BONUSES DURING THE YEAR: JENNIFER BILFIELD $10,400 DOUGLAS WHEELER $5,300
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 11 811,064 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

52-6062439
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A AND AGENT FOR POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS THAT RESULT IN UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND THE GENERATION OF NEW WORK THROUGH COMMISSIONS, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS HAS SPENT ITS 50+ YEAR HISTORY AT THE VANGUARD OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING AND, AS SUCH, CAN COUNT AMONG ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - THE FIRST WASHINGTON ARTS INSTITUTION TO PRESENT ON ITS MAINSTAGES LOCAL PERFORMING ARTISTS, CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLES, LEADING CREATIVE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS SUCH AS WASHINGTON BACH CONSORT, TAP VIRTUOSO SAVION GLOVER , AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ICON STEVE REICH; - FIRST TO GIVE LOCAL ARTISTS ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS THROUGH MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - 7 MAINSTAGE ARTIST AND ENSEMBLES PARTICIPATED THIS YEAR - FIRST TO PARTNER WITH EMBASSIES FOR ARTS-INTEGRATED LEARNING THROUGH THE EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM - 85 EMBASSIES AND DIPLOMATIC ENTITIES NOW PARTICIPATE IN THE EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM; - FIRST TO EMBED RESIDENT ARTISTS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS THROUGH THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP - THERE WERE 30 TEACHING ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLES; - THERE WERE 5 WORLD PREMIERES IN 2017/2018 INCLUDING THE BLUE HOUR, AND RUNNER; - MORE AUDIENCES ARE REACHED THROUGH LIVESTREAMS - NEARLY 85,000 VIEWS OF WPA LIVESTREAMS IN OUR 2017/2018 SEASON, AND MORE THAN 100,000 WORLDWIDE VIEWS OF A SINGLE LIVESTREAM, "YO-YO MA IN D.C.," IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. IN RECOGNITION OF WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' VITAL ROLE IN THE DC CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, THE ORGANIZATION WAS AWARDED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS IN 2013, MAKING IT THE FIRST ARTS PRESENTER OF ITS KIND TO BE SO HONORED. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ALSO RECEIVED A 2012 MAYOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE TO THE ARTS. IN 2015, ORGANIZATIONAL HONORS INCLUDED THE 2015 MAYOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO ARTS EDUCATION. THIS IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS HONOR CONFERRED BY THE CITY ON ARTISTS, TEACHERS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PATRONS OF THE ARTS. ON THE NATIONAL STAGE, THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS RECEIVED THE 2015 YALE DISTINGUISHED MUSIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD FROM THE YALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. THE MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE (MUAI) WAS CREATED TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION'S REACH AND PROMOTE A LIFE CYCLE OF ARTS ACCESS AND LEARNING ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS. WITH SUBSTANTIAL MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FROM MRS. JACQUELINE BADGER MARS AND MARS, INCORPORATED, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS LAUNCHED MUAI IN MAY 2014 AS A CREATIVE PLATFORM FOR WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS AND THE D.C. COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE AND EMPOWER LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH PERFORMANCES, UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIONS THAT SHOWCASE THE DIVERSITY AND VITALITY OF OUR CITY. REFLECTIVE OF OUR FOUNDER PATRICK HAYES' MOTTO, "EVERYBODY IN, NOBODY OUT," THE MARS URBAN ARTS INITIATIVE AMPLIFIES THE ROLE OF LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. MUAI ALSO CURATES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES AND STUDENT PERFORMANCES THAT CONNECT LOCAL STUDENTS WITH DISTINGUISHED PERFORMERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR SIGNATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP, EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM AND GOSPEL CHOIRS. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE A LONG-TERM RESIDENCY FOR CHELSEY GREEN, WHO PERFORMED FOR 1,000 PEOPLE AT 8 EVENTS; ENHANCED PROGRAMMATIC INTEGRATION WITH OUR "WORLD IN OUR CITY" GLOBAL PROGRAMMING; THE LAUNCH OF A NEW OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; A NEW SERIES OF PERFORMANCES AT REPUBLIC RESTORATIVES CALLED "MUSIC DISTILLED;" THE GROWTH OF OUR ANNUAL POLITICS & ART EVENT AT THE WILSON BUILDING, WHICH FEATURED 80 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS IN 25 PERFORMANCES IN JUNE 2018; AND A TOTAL OF 18 NEW VENUE PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE D.C. AREA, INCLUDING UNION MARKET AND SMITHSONIAN'S ARTS & INDUSTRIES BUILDING. OVERALL, 250 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS APPEARED AT MUAI EVENTS, DEMONSTRATING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECONOMY. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CAN ALSO BOAST EXPANSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. WITH SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT BY THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION, THE COLLABORATIVE AND HISTORIC THREE-YEAR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER, SHIFT: A FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS, BEGAN IN MARCH 2017. IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE FESTIVAL, IN APRIL 2018, PARTICIPANTS WERE FORT WORTH SYMPHONY (FORT WORTH, TEXAS), ALBANY SYMPHONY (ALBANY, NY), INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) AND THE HOMETOWN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. IN ADDITION TO MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES, SHIFT INCLUDED A FULL SLATE OF FEE (OR LOW-COST) ARTS EDUCATION AND RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES ACROSS MULTIPLE METRO DC SITES AND OFFERED MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE IN NEW DIRECTIONS. THE INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY PRESENTED TWO FUN, INTERGENERATIONAL LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS, THE FORT WORTH SYMPHONY FUSED MUSIC AND DANCE AND ALBANY SYMPHONY'S RESIDENT ENSEMBLE, DOGS OF DESIRE, LIT UP BLIND WHINO - A CUTTING-EDGE, MULTI-USE PERFORMANCE SPACE IN SOUTHWEST DC. FINALLY, 200 ARTISTS INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER CHOIR OF THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, THE WASHINGTON CHORUS AND THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR CAME TOGETHER ON STAGE FOR THE LA PHILHARMONIC'S PERFORMANCE OF BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 9. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS DESIGNS AND PRESENTS PROGRAMS INTENDED TO REACH THE WIDEST POSSIBLE CONSTITUENCIES IN THE GREATER DC REGION: PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCOME LEVELS, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, AND AREAS OF ARTISTIC INTEREST AND EXPERTISE. ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GUIDING PHILOSOPHIES IS "THE CITY IS OUR STAGE": AS OPPOSED TO OPERATING FROM ONE CENTRALIZED PERFORMANCE VENUE, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS PERFORMANCES IN VENUES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES, LAYOUTS, AND AESTHETICS THROUGHOUT THE REGION: CONCERT HALLS, COLLEGIATE AUDITORIUMS, NIGHTCLUBS, CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES, MUSEUMS, OUTDOOR PLAZAS, AND MORE. THROUGH THIS FLEXIBLE APPROACH, EACH EVENT MARRIES ARTIST AND AUDIENCE, ART FORM, AND COMMUNITY IN A CUSTOMIZED AND CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE. LASTLY, GIVEN THE COSMOPOLITAN NATURE OF THE DISTRICT AS THE NATION'S CAPITAL AND AS THE HOST CITY FOR DOZENS OF EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS EMBODIES A VISION OF THE "THE WORLD IN OUR CITY," DRAWING ON THE MANY DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONS OF OUR REGIONS' RESIDENTS AND REGULARLY INVITING DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS AND OTHER VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO SHARE IN ITS ONGOING CELEBRATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS IS WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' OLDEST EDUCATION PROGRAM, HAVING BEGUN IN 1965. CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS (CIS) BRINGS ACCLAIMED TEACHING ARTISTS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS IN D.C. AND METRO-AREA VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND FOR FREE CONCERTS AND RECITALS TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LIVE PERFORMANCE. FOR MANY STUDENTS, IT IS THEIR FIRST SUCH EXPERIENCE. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS PRESENT A VARIED SELECTION OF INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING FEATURING ART FORMS AND TRADITIONS THAT SPAN THE GLOBE, SUCH AS AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC, JAZZ, STORYTELLING, AFRICAN DANCE, SPANISH DANCE, OPERA, CLASSICAL BRASS AND STRINGS, PERCUSSION, AND VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC FROM LATIN AMERICA. IN THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR, MORE THAN 17,000 STUDENTS FROM D.C., MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA EXPERIENCED A CIS PERFORMANCE. IN-SCHOOL ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND MAINSTAGE ARTIST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO DEEPEN THE EXPOSURE PROVIDED BY THE CONCERTS IN SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE THROUGH EXTENDED IN-CLASS SESSIONS. TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH TEACHERS IN THE PARTNERING SCHOOLS TO CREATE AN ARTISTIC PLAN THAT SUPPORTS ONGOING CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND GOALS. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLOSE INSTRUCTION WITH MAIN STAGE ARTISTS, AS AVAILABLE. EACH RESIDENCY INCLUDES UP TO TWO CLASSES OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS AND A CULMINATING PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS BOASTS A DIVERSE, EXPERIENCED CORPS OF ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLES WHO INTEGRATE THEIR ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES WITH CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS, CREATING EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. THERE WERE NEARLY 20 RESIDENCIES IN 2017-18. THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE COLLABORATIVE, LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS AND D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS). WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS(WPA) TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH DCPS MUSIC AND CLASSROOM EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO JAZZ, CLASSICAL STRING INSTRUMENTS, VOCAL MUSIC, AND DANCE. THROUGH IN-DEPTH, HANDS-ON, PERFORMANCE-BASED INSTRUCTION, THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CUSTOMIZED, IN-CLASS OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND DANCERS WHO, OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS, ENGAGE STUDENTS IN PLAYING THEIR INSTRUMENTS, FOSTERING CREATIVE MOVEMENT, LEARNING ABOUT VARIOUS GENRES OF MUSIC, APPRECIATING PERFORMANCES, AND DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS IN CREATIVITY AND IMPROVISATION. OTHER EMPHASIZED SKILLS INCLUDE TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, SOCIALIZATION, PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION, PEER CRITIQUE, SELF-AWARENESS, LISTENING, AND QUESTIONING. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PROVIDES FREE INSTRUMENTS FOR USE ON- AND OFF-SITE ARTIST VISITS, CULMINATING PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND FREE CONCERT TICKETS TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE FOUR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS THAT COMPOSE THE CAPITAL ARTS PARTNERSHIPS ARE CAPITAL JAZZ, CAPITAL STRINGS, CAPITAL VOICES, AND CAPITAL DANCE. D.C. KEYS IS A TRANSFORMATIVE MUSIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH DCPS THROUGH WHICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN ACCESS TO YAMAHA KEYBOARDS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN PERFORMANCE, COLLABORATION, AND COMPOSITION DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR WAS OUR FIRST FULL YEAR IMPLEMENTING THE D.C. KEYS PROGRAM IN DCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. APPROXIMATELY 25,000 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND 80 TEACHERS TOOK PART, USING CURRICULAR MATERIALS CREATED BY A COHORT OF TEACHERS, ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF THE WPA EDUCATION TEAM. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A FULL K-5 CURRICULUM OVER THE NEXT 2 YEARS SO THAT STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE NEW, CUMULATIVE MATERIAL AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH EACH YEAR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE D.C. KEYS TEACHER COHORT MET IN APRIL 2018 FOR A FULL DAY OF COMPOSITION AND MATERIAL WRITING SO THAT ANOTHER YEAR OF LESSON PLANS AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS WERE READY FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION, WE PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT FOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR ALL DCPS MUSIC TEACHERS, PRIVATE PIANO COACHING FOR MEMBERS OF THE D.C. KEYS TEACHER COHORT, AND VISITS FROM MAIN STAGE ARTISTS LIKE SIMONE DINNERSTEIN DURING THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR. NEW IN 2017-18! DCPS HONOR ENSEMBLES IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH DCPS AND THE WASHINGTON CHORUS BRINGING TOGETHER YOUNG INSTRUMENTAL AND CHORAL MUSICIANS FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE CITY TO EXPLORE NEW MUSIC, EXPERIENCE COLLABORATIVE REHEARSALS, AND PERFORM FOR A BROAD AUDIENCE IN A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL. ON MARCH 16 AND 17, 2018, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PARTNERED WITH D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO LAUNCH THE FIRST-EVER DCPS HONOR ENSEMBLE: A TWO-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURING YOUNG INSTRUMENTAL AND CHORAL MUSICIANS NOMINATED BY THEIR MUSIC TEACHERS BASED ON MUSICIANSHIP, CHARACTER, DISCIPLINE, DRIVE, AND TALENT. DCPS SECONDARY (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL) MUSIC TEACHERS AND 50 STUDENTS FROM 9 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES. 150 STUDENTS FROM 25 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN CHORAL ENSEMBLES. THE D.C. HONOR ENSEMBLE GAVE THE WORLD PREMIERES OF TWO NEW PIECES WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOR THEM BY DR. ANDREW COTE, WHO ALSO LED THE ENSEMBLE IN REHEARSALS AND AT THE CONCERT. ONE OF THE PIECES, "OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!," WAS INSPIRED BY THE DR. SEUSS POEM OF THE SAME TITLE AND FEATURED NARRATION FROM SOPRANO AND WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TEACHING ARTIST KARIN PALUDAN. MORE THAN 600 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ENJOYED THE CULMINATING PERFORMANCE. ESTABLISHED IN 1974, THE EMBASSY ADOPTION PROGRAM (EAP) IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS) AND WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS. THE EAP IS A UNIQUE ARTS-INTEGRATED GLOBAL-EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT INTRODUCES DCPS STUDENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL LESSONS, THEREBY INSTILLING CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND OTHER 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS. THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTIONS WITH DIPLOMATS AND OTHER GLOBAL PARTNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, FIFTH- AND SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS ATTENDING D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE LANGUAGE, CUSTOMS, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF THEIR PARTNER EMBASSY'S HOME COUNTRY OR REGION. EAP CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 2,500 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. TO DATE, MORE THAN 50,000 YOUTH HAVE PARTNERED WITH OUR 100 EMBASSIES AND DIPLOMATS REPRESENTING COUNTRIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. EAP HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS ACCOLADES, INCLUDING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. HOW IT WORKS: - 5TH AND 6TH GRADE DCPS TEACHERS APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; - SELECT CLASSROOMS ARE PAIRED WITH AVAILABLE EMBASSIES; AND - TOGETHER WITH AN EMBASSY OR PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE, EACH EAP TEACHER AND THEIR CLASS EMBARK ON A YEARLONG ADVENTURE, EXPLORING THE ADOPTED COUNTRY'S HISTORY, CULTURE, GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, ARTS, FOOD AND GEOGRAPHY. EACH EAP CLASSROOM HOSTS DIPLOMATS AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS, LEARNS AND PERFORMS TRADITIONAL ARTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, DEBATES GLOBAL ISSUES WITH FELLOW EAP STUDENTS IN A MINI UNITED NATIONS, AND TRULY EXPERIENCES THE GLOBAL OFFERINGS OF OUR CITY. SELECT CLASSROOMS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MUSICAL IMMERSION PROGRAM WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY BAND, WHICH TEACH STUDENTS THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS AND MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF PARTNERING COUNTRIES. SELECT CLASSROOMS ALSO TAKE PART IN SHORT- AND LONG-TERM MAIN STAGE ARTIST ENGAGEMENTS, SUCH AS A FIVE-YEAR RESIDENCY WITH THE ACCLAIMED KRONOS QUARTET, WHICH LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2016, ALONG WITH VISITS BY THE DANISH STRING QUARTET, PIANIST SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS. FOUNDED IN 1989 BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' WOMEN'S COMMITTEE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR SENIORS BRINGS OUTSTANDING LOCAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS DIRECTLY INTO NURSING HOMES AND SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS CAN ATTEND ARTS PRESENTATIONS WITHOUT BARRIERS TO ACCESS. DURING FY18, THERE WERE 14 PERFORMANCES IN SENIOR CENTERS IN THE AREAS OF MUSIC, DANCE, AND LITERARY ARTS. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SENIOR CITIZENS ENJOYED THE EES PERFORMANCES GIVEN BY MORE THAN 20 ARTISTS IN 14 VENUES ACROSS THE GREATER D.C. AREA. THE JOSEPH AND GOLDIE FEDER MEMORIAL STRING COMPETITION HELPS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND FOCUS IN YOUNG MUSICIANS (THROUGH AGE 18) WHO STUDY VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, AND DOUBLE BASS. HELD EACH SPRING, THE FEDER COMPETITION PROMOTES MUSIC STUDY AND EXCELLENCE BY AWARDING CASH PRIZES AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION REMISSION TO SUCH PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER AND PRE-COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAMS AS BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUILLIARD, AND THE NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM. EVERY YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 85 STUDENTS COMPETE FOR AWARDS PROVIDED BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS. IN ADDITION, FEDER COMPETITION WINNERS ARE INVITED BY WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS TO PERFORM AT NUMEROUS EVENTS AND PUBLIC RECITALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B THE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR, ESTABLISHED IN 1996, IS A FREE, AUDITION-BASED, OUT-OF-SCHOOL RESIDENT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THROUGHOUT THE D.C. AREA TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION, AND TEAMWORK NECESSARY TO EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. PROFESSIONAL WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS STAFF PROVIDE A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH MYRIAD PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHOIR MEMBERS, AND THE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM NATIONALLY RENOWNED GOSPEL ARTISTS. THE CHOIR PERFORMS AT HIGHLY VISIBLE EVENTS THROUGH THE REGION, INCLUDING RECENT CONCERTS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL, AND CAPITAL ONE ARENA. THE CHOIR ALSO PERFORMS FOR EMBASSIES, AMBASSADORS, AND DIPLOMATIC EVENTS. COTG CLOSED THE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS 2017/18 SEASON WITH THEIR FIRST SOLO MAIN STAGE CONCERT IN MORE THAN A DECADE. ENTITLED STAY WOKE, STILL WOKE, THIS PERFORMANCE-A MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE-WAS LARGELY YOUTH-DRIVEN, FEATURING A DIVERSE REPERTOIRE INCLUDING SPIRITUALS, GOSPEL, AND SHOW TUNES. AS PART OF THE YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS OFFERS A FREE SUMMER INTENSIVE (A FIVE-DAY DAY CAMP) THAT IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHOIR MEMBERS TO WORK ON ADVANCED VOCAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES, TEAM-BUILDING, AND LEARNING A VARIETY OF REPERTOIRE IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE SEASON. IN ADDITION TO THE INTENSIVE BEING TUITION-FREE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR STUDENTS DAILY AT NO COST, AND HAS SELECTED A VENUE THAT IS WELL-SITUATED NEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE ALL FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ATTENDANCE. IN 2017-18, WE PILOTED THE CHARLOTTE SCHLOSBERG VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 5 STUDENTS FROM THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR WERE MATCHED WITH 4 VOCAL COACHES, RECEIVING 8 COACHING LESSONS EACH TO BUILD THEIR PERFORMANCE AND ARTISTIC TECHNIQUE WHILE INTRODUCING THEM TO NEW REPERTOIRE IN CLASSICAL AND OTHER MUSIC GENRES. IN JULY 2018, THESE 5 STUDENTS WERE PRESENTED IN RECITAL BEFORE THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND WPA GUESTS DURING THE COTG SUMMER INTENSIVE CAMP. THE 100-VOICE WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR HAS BEEN PERFORMING SINCE 1991. THIS ACCLAIMED IN-HOUSE, NON-DENOMINATIONAL RESIDENT PERFORMING ENSEMBLE ACCEPTS MEMBERS BY AUDITION, AND THEY HAVE WORKED WITH SUCH NOTED WASHINGTON AREA MUSIC DIRECTORS AS STANLEY THURSTON, PHILLIP CARTER, THE LATE ARPHELIUS PAUL GATLING III, EVELYN SIMPSON CURENTON, THOMAS DIXON TYLER, AND MANY OTHERS. SOME OF THE NOTED ARTISTS WHO HAVE PERFORMED WITH THIS INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR IN CONCERT ARE: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, BEVERLY CRAWFORD, DOTTIE PEOPLES, DORINDA CLARK-COLE, YOLANDA ADAMS, MYRNA SUMMERS, REV. DARYL COLEY, DONNIE MCCLURKIN, LASHUN PACE, VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG, WALTER HAWKINS AND TRAMAINE HAWKINS AMONG MANY MORE. IN ADDITION TO THEIR ANNUAL PRODUCTIONS, THE CHOIR IS FEATURED IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PERFORMANCE SEASON. IN 2017-19, MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR PARTICIPATED IN VOCAL WORKSHOPS WITH LOCAL GOSPEL RECORDING ARTISTS, PHILLIP CARTER, RODERICK GILES, AND PATRICK LUNDY TO ADD DEPTH TO THEIR GOSPEL MUSIC REPERTOIRE. THE COMBINED CHOIR PERFORMED FOR AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS' ANNUAL NANCY HANKS LECTURE, WHICH HONORED LONNIE BUNCH, FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM. THE EVENT WAS STREAMED LIVE ONLINE TO AUDIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE. THE COMBINED VOICES OF OUR GOSPEL CHOIRS WERE FEATURED ON THE MAIN STAGE, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL SOLD-OUT LIVING THE DREAM, SINGING THE DREAM MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON. THIS PERFORMANCE COMPLEMENTED A STUDENT CONCERT FOR AN AUDIENCE OF DCPS STUDENTS DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS POISED TO REINVEST IN, ENHANCE, AND ELEVATE ITS SIGNATURE EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR (COTG), AND STRATEGICALLY REFINE THE VITAL WORK OF THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR (MWOTG). THE 2017-18 SEASON WAS OUR PILOT YEAR OF IMPLEMENTING A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR WPA GOSPEL PROGRAMS, WITH A FOCUS ON INTERNAL CAPACITY-BUILDING AND HEIGHTENED VISIBILITY FOR THE CHOIRS IN MAIN STAGE PROGRAMMING. IN OCTOBER 2017, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZED A GOSPEL SUMMIT TO CONVENE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE VISION FOR OUR GOSPEL CHOIR PROGRAMS. ENHANCEMENTS THAT EMERGED FROM THIS SUMMIT INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: - OUR FIRST STEP WAS TO DEVELOP A NEW ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP TEAM. MICHELE FOWLIN WAS ELEVATED TO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR; THEODORE THORPE III WAS HIRED AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR; AND STANLEY J. THURSTON BECAME ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS. TOGETHER WITH THE ARTISTIC LEADERS, WE BEGAN IMPLEMENTING NEW RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES. - AS A PART OF OUR STRATEGY FOR THE GROWTH OF OUR GOSPEL PROGRAMS, WE CREATED A STAFF POSITION FOCUSED ON CURRICULAR, ARTISTIC, AND BUSINESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT. - WE FORMALIZED AN OFFICIAL GOSPEL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GUIDE STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. IT WAS REVIEWED BY THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS SIGNED BY ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY. IF MANAGEMENT IS MADE AWARE OF A SPECIFIC CONFLICT, THE PERSON WOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCOVERED BY MANAGEMENT, DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOLLOWS BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF THE ACT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, WPA LEGAL COUNSEL AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. HER CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON PERFORMANCE,COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER SIMILAR COMPANIES AND SALARY STUDY/SURVEY INFORMATION. THE DECISION WAS RECORDED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE LAST SALARY REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT WAS AUGUST 2016. FOR THE OTHER EMPLOYEES, COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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