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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Music Worcester

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(508) 257-1743
319 Main Street
Worcester, MA, 01608
https://musicworcester.org/
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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 Worcester meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to present inspiring musical experiences and educational opportunities throughout Central Massachusetts."

Year, State Incorporated:
1879, MA

Formerly Known As:
Worcester County Music Association, Worcester Music Festival

Music Worcester offers musical experiences and educational opportunities throughout Central Massachusetts, including the Worcester Music Festival and the MA Jazz Festival. The organization reports its operations include performances by world-renowned orchestras and guest soloists, chamber music, ballet, world music and dance, jazz and choral masterworks. Music Worcester’s educational programs currently serve youth and families of greater Worcester, including masterclasses by visiting artists and programs such as Tickets to Opportunity, Festival Singers, in-schools residencies, and the Young Artist Competitions. The Worcester Chorus, a 100-member group including both amateur and professional singers from Worcester County, northern Connecticut and the Boston area, is also part of the organization.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Music Worcester's program expenses were:

Program activities $1,289,148
Total Program Expenses $1,289,148

Chief Executive
Adrien Finlay, Executive Director

Compensation*
$122,188

Chair of the Board
Anthony Smith

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Data Science and Analytics Consultant

Board Size
23

Paid Staff Size
8

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals

Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,106,477, 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 Worcester's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Net unrealized and realized gain on investments and beneficial interest $1,343,529
Ticket sales $614,555
Individual support $556,150
Foundation support $305,334
Grants and bequests $139,870
Corporate support $105,123
Interest and dividends $103,009
Hoche-Schofield trust income $76,264
Chorus dues $18,583
Total Income $3,262,417

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $3,262,417
Total expenses: $1,725,653
  Program expenses $1,289,148
  Fundraising expenses $199,947
  Administrative expenses $236,558
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,536,764
Beginning Net Assets $12,613,668
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $14,150,432
Total Liabilities $134,028
Total Assets $14,284,460

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