2024-05-06T22:11:51-04:00 2023-06-30 954295833 Wayne Wright EA 130 N Garden St Unit 1112 Ventura CA 93001 990 2022-07-01 954856236 Harmony Project HARM 325 N Larchmont Blvd STE 604 Los Angeles CA 90004 Natalie Jackson Executive Direc 3234624311 2024-05-05 true Natalie Jackson Wayne F Wright P00576987 6612951950 2024-05-06 X 0 00 AAL2 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Natalie Jackson 6915321 false X harmony-project.org X 2001 CA To promote the health growth & development of children through the study, practice, & performance of music-To build healthier communities by investing in the positive development of children through music-To develop children as musical ambassadors of peace, hope, & understanding. 18 18 51 30 0 0 5967453 6447534 289692 191970 19836 126163 727695 0 7004676 6765667 172031 184517 0 2941164 3166921 0 815542 2057050 2420040 5170245 5771478 1834431 994189 4431011 5297838 2052437 1986458 2378574 3311380 To promote the health growth & development of children through the study, practice, & performance of music-To build healthier communities by investing in the positive development of children through music-To develop children as musical ambassadors of peace, hope, & understanding. false false 4248160 The Harmony Project provides children from low-income families with a rigorous music education program, including instruments, weekly instrumental music lessons, orchestra and choir programs, performance opportunities, field trips to classical music concerts, and a range of supporting resources. All services are provided at no cost to students. A vast majority of parents report improvements in their childrens grades, behavior, mood, and health since joining the program. College attendance is encouraged through a partnership with CA community colleges, and a scholarship program for its graduates. Other organizations also assist Harmony Project in its mission by donating space and facilities for music instruction and performance. The rental value of donated space was $242,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. 4248160 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false true false false false false false false false false true 156 0 true 51 true false false false false false false false false false false true false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Natalie Jackson 3234624311 325 N Larchmont Blvd Suite 604 Los Angeles CA 90004 Natalie Jackson Executive Director 50.00 0.00 X X 177420 0 0 Karen Kay Platt Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Plutsky Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald M Kaplan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Nathanson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Damon Porter Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Siegel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Silbert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jenifer Porter Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandra Rosenbaum Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janet Jubas Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Forst Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Bachenheimer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryan Gortikov Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leon Gendelman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jerome L Levine Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa K Edwards Chairwoman of the Board 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Skloff Secretary 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Brown Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Howard Banchik Chairman Emeritus 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 177420 0 0 1 true true false 846003 5601531 58226 6447534 Service Fees-Org 611600 191970 191970 191970 17099 17099 33218 33218 225506 -6 149654 75852 -6 75846 75846 6765667 191970 0 126163 184517 184517 177418 55831 55631 65956 2548711 1850449 246526 451736 214060 177400 31941 4719 226732 160205 26496 40031 16241 16241 92021 92021 23921 23921 153041 5909 126494 20638 33778 21608 10887 1283 345676 286594 41662 17420 40371 19399 13158 7814 984 693 176 115 64530 47330 17200 81778 44711 34879 2188 Teaching Artists 1066558 1058062 4925 3571 Evaluations Prog Fund Dev 261430 130076 5725 125629 Musical Outings Meals 63911 63847 64 Instrument Repairs Supplies 175800 101367 55 74378 5771478 4248160 707776 815542 200 200 458915 1645345 474038 363253 700 910 19906 36196 3718584 523259 3123220 3195325 341672 44249 12360 12360 4431011 5297838 102302 75635 1800000 1768380 150135 142443 2052437 1986458 X 1178574 2111380 1200000 1200000 2378574 3311380 4431011 5297838 994189 -62481 1098 0 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2300000 2300000 705143 18835 686308 73631 5710 67921 639810 498714 141096 3195325 Security Deposit 12360 12360 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Governmental Agency Financial Aid (Questions 6a and 6b) During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received grants from the City of Los Angeles (Cultural Affairs and Rampart Council), the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the California Arts Council, the City of Lynwood, the National Education Association Foundation, the Lawndale School District, and the Los Angeles Unified School District.All grants were made in recognition of Harmony Projects vital mission of training underprivileged youths in the art of music. true Music Scholarships 59 184517 X X false false false false false false false false false Natalie Jackson Executive Director 177420 177420 Howard Banchik Chairman Emeritus Howard Banchik Former Director To Purch Bldg X 1800000 1768380 false true true 1768380 Howard Jacqueline Banchik Trust Former Director Loan to Purch Bldg false X 3 58226 FMV When Donated false false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The finance committee reviews the Form 990 prior to submission. After the review process, the committee makes a recommendation to the full board of directors to either approve filing the Form 990, or to remand the document back to the accountant for necessary changes. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Harmony Project board members are required to review and sign a conflict of interest statement annually. At the annual review, the board members are reminded to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, whether financial, or through support of another organization whose mission is counter to the organizations mission. Resolution of a potential conflict of interest may be as simple as expecting a board member to leave the room for certain duscussions and voting, or in extreme cases, requiring the board member to resign. The organizations conflict of interest policy is enforced for key employees, as well as for board members. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The finance committee discusses and sets compensation for both the executive director and key employees by examining current data from the Southern California Compensation Survey, as published annually by the Center for Non-Profit Management. The committee focuses on data relevent to compensation standards in the local area. The finance committees recommendation is then forwarded to the full board for review and discussion. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Please refer to the explanation for line 15(a)above. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Harmony Project posts its Form 990 and conflict of interest policy on the world wide web through Guide Star, a watchdog organization dedicated to creating transparency for U.S. based non profit organizations. The organization also posts audited financial statements and the Form 990 for public viewing on its websites at www.harmony-project.org under the About tab. The organizations Form 990 and founding documents can be located on the State of California Registry of Charitable Trusts search engine at rct.doj.ca.gov as well.