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Academy of Vocal Arts

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · PHILADELPHIA, PA · EIN 23-1352001

About

The mission of the academy of vocal arts (AVA) is to be the world's premier institution for training young artists as international opera singers. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of resident artists from around the world in fully

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Category
Other
Employees
112
Volunteers
32

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$4.7M
Expenses
$4.5M
Assets
$54.2M
Liabilities
$2.3M

Financial history

$6.0M$3.0M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $4.7M · Peak FY2016: $6.0M · Avg: $4.8M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$346K
ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS
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Address

1920 Spruce ST
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-661

Governance

Voting board members29
Independent members29
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %46.8%
Permanent endowment %53.2%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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