Levine Music

Washington, DC · EIN 52-1063325 · 501(c)(3) · School
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Levine Music reported $12.8 million in revenue and $12.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.97 went to program services, $16.86 to management and general costs and $6.17 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 67.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $287,931 (CEO/PRESIDENT). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 20% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13M

Program services$76.97 $9.9M
Management & general$16.86 $2.2M
Fundraising$6.17 $796K

For context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13M

Contributions & grants (non-government)$23.60 $3.0M
Government grants$4.87 $623K
Program service revenue$67.75 $8.7M
Investment income$3.45 $441K
Other revenue$0.33 $41,858

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 876 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
Measure	FY2025	Median
Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)	77.0%	78.5%
Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)	16.9%	13.6%
Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)	6.2%	6.0%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h	$0.22	$0.10
Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12	28.5%	57.5%
Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12	4.9%	1.7%
Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12	67.8%	20.8%
Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F	$287,931	$385,706
Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)	2.23%	2.03%
People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2	5	8
Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses	18.3	36.6
Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b	31 of 31	100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense

$8.5M expenses · 85.5% of program spending · revenue $8.7M

Education - levine offers outstanding music instruction and programs to students of all ages, interests, and skill levels at six campuses in the dc area. Levine's core values -- excellence, opportunity, and community -- are exemplified in levine's teaching philosophy:--> we provide our students with a strong musical foundation, developed through high educational standards and delivered through a standard of excellence in all areas of study by our dedicated and talented faculty-artists. --> we provide a diverse, well-rounded music experience to each of our students regardless of age, ability…

$625K expenses · 6.3% of program spending · grants $625K

Subsidized partnerships & scholarships - levine provides music instruction to approximately 150 at-risk children in selected dc public schools. Our first music programs provide these children with essential skills that enhance social, emotional, and academic development. Levine recognizes that there are students throughout our community who need financial assistance to be able to study with US, and the school is committed to supporting these students. Levine provides both need-based tuition assistance and merit-based stipends to students at all of our locations. Each year approximately 300…

$810K expenses · 8.2% of program spending

Marketing and public relations - levine conducts various events and performances and uses social media, radio advertising, and newsletters in order to inform the public and raise awareness of the benefits of music

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here

Role	From this org	From related orgs	Other	Total
CEO/PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week	$274,890	$0	$13,041	$287,931
CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week	$189,382	$0	$6,452	$195,834
VP OF MUSIC EDUCATION Officer, 40.00 hrs/week	$159,652	$0	$12,188	$171,840
VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week	$128,039	$0	$12,785	$140,824
OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS UNTIL 06/25 Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week	$109,086	$0	$3,155	$112,241
GENERAL COUNSEL Officer, 8.00 hrs/week	$57,844	$0	$11,152	$68,996
SPECIAL PROJECT UNTIL 11/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week	$42,540	$0	$0	$42,540

5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Levine Music (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $927K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked

RevenueExpenses

Filing	Revenue	Expenses	Programs	Net assets	Top pay
FY2025 ⓘ	$13M	$13M	77.0%	$20M	$287,931
FY2024 ⓘ	$14M	$13M	80.5%	$19M	$271,530
FY2023 ⓘ	$12M	$11M	78.8%	$17M	$275,344
FY2022 ⓘ	$11M	$11M	77.9%	$15M	$187,494
FY2021 ⓘ	$11M	$9.7M	76.2%	$16M	$224,028
FY2020 ⓘ	$11M	$11M	78.5%	$14M	$258,255

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means

Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b31 · 31 independent
Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
Employees Part I, line 5337
Volunteers Part I, line 631

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only

POLINGER COMPANY Contractor	$660,798
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC It	$147,409

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

22 private foundations reported grants to Levine Music totaling $587K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

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Questions people ask

How much of Levine Music's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Levine Music reported that 77.0% of its $12.9 million in expenses went to program services, 16.9% to management and general and 6.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Levine Music pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Levine Music reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $287,931, for the role of CEO/PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Levine Music get its money?

Of $12.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 28.5% came from contributions and grants (including 4.9% from government grants) and 67.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Levine Music a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 52-1063325 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600979349301445 · read the filing · XML
FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531189349300008 · read the filing
FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421079349300642 · read the filing
FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202320669349301127 · read the filing
FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220979349300337 · read the filing
FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131029349301173 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 52-1063325: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.