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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2026 Expires: September 2028

Music Orchard

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(804) 293-0185
Post Office Box 6001
Richmond, VA, 23222
https://musicorchardrichmond.com/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Music Orchard meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to increase access to high-quality, inclusive music education."

Year, State Incorporated:
2016, VA

Music Orchard Richmond (MOR) offers music education opportunities to students residing in Richmond, VA and surrounding counties. The organization reports that its programs provide young musicians with free and individualized music lessons and courses; inspire young musicians to further their music education; and foster growth, character, and citizenship through music and mentorship. MOR offers three types of programs: the In School Teaching Artist program, After School programming, and a Senior Regional Orchestra Workshop. In 2024-2025, the organization reports that it delivered 148 one-hour coaching sessions to Richmond Public Schools and Chesterfield County Public Schools, served over 120 students across all programs, and launched their Senior Regional Orchestra Audition Workshop.

For the year ended June 30, 2026, Music Orchard's program expenses were:

After school program $52,807
In school program $28,307
Senior Regional Orchestra $13,489
Total Program Expenses $94,603

Chief Executive
Elizabeth Kilpatrick, Executive Director

Compensation*
$40,000

Chair of the Board
Ellen Cockerham Riccio

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Principal Second Violin, Richmond Symphony

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
3

*2025 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $123,989, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Music Orchard's unaudited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2026.

Source of Funds
Foundation grants $65,238
Program fees $44,253
Contributions $20,716
Special events $18,112
In-kind contributions $14,959
Corporate sponsorships $4,964
Table fees $306
Instrument rentals $240
Total Income $168,788

Programs: 67% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $168,788
Total expenses: $140,684
  Program expenses $94,603
  Fundraising expenses $17,700
  Administrative expenses $28,381
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $28,104
Beginning Net Assets $11,353
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $46,799
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $46,799

Note: According to MOR's unaudited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2026, the organization received in-kind contributions of $14,595 in the form of goods and services.

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