Nonprofit · EIN 74-2210433
INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $543,000 | $514,085 | $28,915 | $207,807 | $541,000 | -$333,193 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $500,639 | $699,321 | -$198,682 | $173,993 | $544,190 | -$370,197 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $439,806 | $696,493 | -$256,687 | $397,628 | $557,204 | -$159,576 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $397,038
- of which government grants
- $251,402
- Program service revenue
- $151,768
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,719
- Other revenue
- -$5,806
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $243,545
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $412,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,700
- Accounting fees
- $19,164
- Occupancy
- $11,650
- Depreciation
- $4,269
- Program services (functional)
- $432,633
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,303
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $173,993
- Total assets, end of year
- $207,807
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $541,000
- Net assets, end of year
- -$333,193
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$377,146
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $43,953
- Gross receipts
- $543,855
- Employees
- 67
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Palotto | Exec Director Officer | 45 | $102,898 | $8,429 |
| Caroline Baudinet Stumpf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karee Justice - Bondy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neyla Pekarek | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Del'Shawn Tayler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Wilbur | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Yenter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Kramer | Musician Rep Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kome Muller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristi Franko | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Palotto | Exec Director Officer | 45 | $106,889 | $8,655 |
| Josh Neugebauer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Chang | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Braunstein | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Del'Shawn Tyler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Wilbur | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Yenter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kome Muller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristi Franko | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Mattingly | Executive Dir. Officer | 60 | $90,881 |
| Tiffany Palloto | Executive Dir. Officer | 45 | $10,096 |
| Heidi Wilbur | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josh Neugebauer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Chang | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CJ Willey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Frank | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Becca Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Del'Shawn Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Will Braunstein | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9995 E COLFAX AVE, AURORA, CO 80010-2163
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tiffany Palotto, 9995 E Colfax, Aurora, CO 80010
- Signed the 990
- Tiffany Palotto, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (303) 355-7855
- Website
- insidetheorchestra.org
- Return prepared by
- CFM
Mission
Inside the Orchestra brings music to children cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through engaging interactive experience with orchestra music
Program accomplishments
- Tiny Tots:Tiny Tots is Inside the Orchestras flagship early-childhood program, designed for children ages seven and under and their caregivers. Featuring 32 professional orchestra musicians positioned around the audience, these concerts create an immersive musical experience that introduces young children to live orchestral music in an engaging and accessible way. At least 40% of the repertoire highlights historically underrepresented composers, including BIPOC and women. During the fiscal year, the organization presented 38 Tiny Tots concerts serving approximately 10,000 young children, caregivers, and teachers.Music of the World Concerts:Music of the World Concerts are interactive performances designed for schools, families, and community groups that introduce students to global musical traditions. Led by a bilingual conductor and featuring 16 professional musicians, these concerts provide up-close instrument demonstrations and guided exploration of diverse musical styles, helping students experience orchestral music in an engaging and culturally inclusive way. During the fiscal year, the organization presented 13 concerts serving approximately 2,700 students, educators, and community members.Chamber and Community Programs:In addition to its large ensemble concerts, Inside the Orchestra presented smaller chamber programs and interactive educational activities in schools, libraries, and community centers. These programs included Storytime Trio performances that combine live music with storytelling and movement for young children; Intro to the Orchestra Quintet programs that introduce K6 students to orchestral instruments and basic musical concepts through interactive demonstrations; Instrument Petting Zoos; and Science of Sound workshops. During the fiscal year, 85 of these programs were presented, serving approximately 3,000 young people, teachers, and caregivers.Overall Program Impact:In total, Inside the Orchestra presented 136 programs, serving more than 15,800 children, caregivers, teachers, and community members across the metro Denver area. In addition, the organization continues to offer its Curriculum Resource Hub, a free, yearlong music curriculum for ECE6th grade designed for flexible classroom use, empowering educators worldwide to integrate orchestral music into their teaching.Expenses $432,633
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2210433
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $207,807
- Income (IRS master file)
- $543,855
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $543,000 | $514,085 | $207,807 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $500,639 | $699,321 | $173,993 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $439,806 | $696,493 | $397,628 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $628,662 | $605,316 | $674,132 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2210433).
Questions about INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC is 74-2210433.
- Is INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tiffany Palotto.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,898 (Tiffany Palotto, Exec Director).
- How much revenue does INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $543,000, expenses of $514,085 and total assets of $207,807 at year end.
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