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Vandercook College of Music

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2539399

About

To enrich the lives of present and future generations through the preparation of teachers in instrumental, choral, and general music disciplines. The curriculum prepares teachers with strong character, teaching skill, and respect for the importance of music.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
125
Volunteers
52

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-07-31
Revenue
$5.1M
Expenses
$6.2M
Assets
$12.8M
Liabilities
$5.8M

Financial history

$6.5M$3.2M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $5.1M · Peak FY2022: $6.4M · Avg: $5.8M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$1.0M
VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC
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Address

3140 S Federal ST
Chicago, IL, 60616-373

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
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
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %94.1%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$342K
Net to org$342K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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