NonprofitsContinuo Arts Foundation Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Continuo Arts Foundation Inc

SUMMIT, NJ

Total revenue

$302K

Total expenses

$306K

Net assets

$64K

Grants received

$129K

17 grants

EIN

651320288

Tax year

2024

Mission

Music Education Performance and Exposure

Programs

4 programs

CAF Conservatory - The Continuo Arts Conservatory provided private instruction in voice, piano and a variety of instruments. Private studies culminated in a recital featuring the private students enrolled at the conservatory. A staff of exemplary working musicians, most with Master's to Doctorate degrees are committed to the artistic growth and success of each individual student. Lessons take place in our conservatory studios.

Expenses: $14K

Broadway and Beyond - The Broadway and Beyond program ran its three-week musical theater intensive in collaboration with Rad Theatricals, a nearby musical theater company. The intensive culminated in an abridged production of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Expenses: $8K

Performances - Continuo Arts produced two major shows in 2024 in Summit, New Jersey, both involving the organizations full membership with a live orchestra. Additionally, choristers appeared at Carnegie Hall to sing for internationally renowned conductor, John Rutter. The organization also held two fundraisers in 2024, the Annual Fund Cabaret and the Annual Gala, both featuring various performers from within the membership. Youth Choir ensembles were featured at the Annual Gala along with soloists and a Benny Goodman-style Big Band. Production levels, audience development, participation and public reception vastly surpassed expectations, with the 2024 Gala being the best attended in the history of the organization.

Expenses: $24K

Flute Choir - In 2024, Continuo Arts began a flute choir program. This program featured several flautists performing together and individually during the organization's performances.

Expenses: $1K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$133K
Program service revenue$167K
Investment income
Other revenue$2K
Total revenue$302K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$121K
Fundraising
Other expenses$185K
Total expenses$306K
Total assets$67K
Net assets$64K

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Candace Wicke

Executive Director

Board

$62K

40 hrs/wk

Lee Resnick

President

Board

1 hrs/wk

Daniel Apruzzese

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Noni MacPherson

Secretary

Board

1 hrs/wk

William Hammond

Executive Board

Board

1 hrs/wk

Suraj Alva

Executive Board

Board

1 hrs/wk

Joe Ciresi

Trustee

Board

0

William Hildebrandt

Trustee

Board

0

Claudia Cardillo

Trustee

Board

0

Grants received

Showing 17 of 17

FromAmountPurposeYear
$6K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$350
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$11K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$9K
VARIOUS PROJECTS
2023
$8K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2023
$8K
HARD COSTS RELATED TO FACILITY RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION.
2023
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$100
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$13K
VARIOUS PROJECTS
2022
$8K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
2022
$7K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2022
$10K
VARIOUS PROJECTS
2021
$7K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
2021
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$16K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2019
$16K
VARIOUS PROJECTS
2018

Funded by

$129K from 8 funders · 17 grants · 2018–2024

The Summit Foundation

$48K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$36K · 4 grants · 2019–2024

The Hyde And Watson Foundation

$22K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Investors Foundation Inc

$500 · 1 grant · 2021

Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

$450 · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN651320288
NTEE codeA20
Subsection03
Ruling date2008-09
Formed2007
Employees2
Volunteers60
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