EIN 59-2809056

New World Symphony (NWS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
109
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
NWS envisions a strong and secure future for classical music and will reimagine, reaffirm, express and share its traditions with as many people as possible.
Total revenues
$5,651,060
2023
Total expenses
$23,758,486
2023
Total assets
$278,590,819
2023
Num. employees
109
2023

Program areas at NWS

The fellowship program:through a wide range of performance and instructional activities, the nws fellowship program seeks to provide time and space for emerging musician leaders to prepare for long and successful careers. This is accomplished with a curriculum that is structured into three experiential pillars: performance and musicianship, audience and community engagement, and leadership and entrepreneurship. Woven throughout these pillars are the elements of distance learning; equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging; and wellness.each year, more than 150 visiting artists and coaches work with nws fellows, offering master classes and private lessons as well as instruction in audition preparation, performance psychology, communications, and community engagement. In pursuit of artistic excellence, instrumental faculty work with fellows on technique, stylistic subtleties, orchestral section leadership, and ensemble skills; they help prepare performance repertoire, lead sectional rehearsals, coach within ensemble settings, and play alongside fellows in weekly rehearsals and performances. Fellows receive specialized training on how to connect with audience members in the concert hall and in the community. Nws's leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum prepares fellows to be confident, influential artists and leaders in whatever professional endeavors they pursue. Leveraging the internet2 network, nws also conducts live online lessons, master classes, interviews, and rehearsals with musicians, composers, and performers around the World. While at nws, fellows confront the demands of a professional performance schedule and the expectations that accompany working with artists of the highest caliber. Each year, nws presents approximately 60 classical music performances throughout a 35-week season, with most performances taking place at the New World center in miami beach. Concert repertoire includes solo, chamber ensemble, and full orchestra works ranging from centuries-old compositions to World premiere commissions. Programming includes an orchestra subscription series, chamber music concerts, children's concerts, and a contemporary music series. The result of nws's multi-tiered approach is an ever-growing cadre of fellows and alumni equipped with a deep understanding of diverse styles and traditions within classical music; the ability to articulate this in their playing; and the skill to share their understanding with audiences and the next generation of musicians. Since nws's founding, more than 1,200 alumni have gone on to make a difference in communities and organizations worldwide.
Community engagement:community engagement is an important part of the nws's mission. The 21st-century musician needs a set of non-music skills in addition to exceptional musical technique. Nws's community engagement programs are learning experiences for the fellows and for our partners in the south Florida community, across the u.s., and internationally. The broad array of musical and educational offerings provides families, students, teachers, and adults of all ages opportunities to learn and to experience classical music. Nws's community engagement activities include the following: -community collaborations: throughout the season, nws fellows provide 30- to 60-minute interactive and thematic class presentations that allow students opportunities to develop their listening skills, gain knowledge of cultural history and make a personal connection to the art of music. -inside the music: this series of free, hour-long presentations at New World center allows nws fellows to provide an intimate and interactive view into the World of classical music and Symphony musicians. Topics range from music appreciation to the historic contexts of composers and more, and audience members are encouraged to participate by asking questions and taking part in post-presentation discussions. -rehearsal observations: local groups are invited to attend orchestra rehearsals with internationally renowned conductors and soloists. Prior to rehearsals, participants meet with fellows to learn about both the musical pieces and the instruments. Participating organizations include k-12 schools, universities, and adult learning centers. -education concerts: these daytime concerts are designed to introduce schoolchildren to the concert-going experience, major orchestral works, and famous composers. Nws provides free transportation for all attendees, and teachers receive a study guide to heighten the educational impact of the performance. A post-produced broadcast of the concerts is made available online for students in schools around the country. -side-by-side concert: this program offers advanced young instrumentalists in grades 7 through 12 an opportunity to perform alongside nws fellows in concert. Through this experience, participants and fellows develop a musical working relationship as together they rehearse and perform various orchestral works. Auditions are open to advanced string, woodwind, brass, harp, piano, and percussion students from across south Florida. -musiclab: musiclab is a community mentorship program that brings nws fellows into youth music programs to work with local students. Each year, around 200 young musicians from partner schools and organizations receive lessons from fellows in one-on-one and group coaching sessions on a bi-monthly basis throughout the schoolyear. At the end of the season, musiclab students showcase their talent to their peers, families, and members of the community in a concert performance at the New World center. Nws's community engagement programs prepare fellows for leadership roles as educators, communicators, and role models; introduce children to classical music and the concert-going experience; and foster lasting and meaningful relationships between fellows and the community. Through these programs, nws annually offers approximately 10,000 south Florida children, youth, and adults the opportunity to learn about and experience classical music every year. Through specialized training and application of skills in practice, fellows develop engagement techniques to interact with diverse community members of all ages. Fellows carry the skill and enthusiasm generated by their involvement while at nws into their future professional positions in communities around the World.
Leadership development:through its leadership training, nws is equipping fellows with the experience and skills to design programs, media, or products to engage community and audience members with classical music. Nws blue projects (build, learn, understand, experiment) combine nws's leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum with hands-on experimentation, allowing fellows an opportunity to explore passion projects that are relevant to their goals as classical musicians while developing a comprehensive skill that complements their artistic and orchestral training. Each project is assigned a mentor who provides individualized professional development coaching relevant to the specific project. Over the course of the season, fellows develop plans in consultation with mentors concerning project elements such as selection of partners, artistic programming, audience identification, and securing a venue. Additionally, mentors and their teams receive assistance from specialists to ensure coverage of entrepreneurial topics such as design thinking, event production, budgeting, marketing, public relations, audience development, cover letters and resumes, and negotiation. These group workshops are led by nws staff, cross-sector professionals, and nws alumni who are leaders in their communities or institutions, or who have started their own ventures.fellows can pursue music-based activism, design and incubate their own entrepreneurial project, or engage in a passion-driven idea. These projects allow fellows to design programs that are significant to them personally while engaging audience members with classical music and demonstrating music's ability to have a positive impact on the community. Many of the nws blue projects purposefully reach and engage New audiences or deepen the attachment to existing audiences, giving fellows the tools to lead the classical music industry in New audience engagement and innovative programming.
Supporting activities to programs

Who funds New World Symphony (NWS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arison Arts FoundationGeneral Support$9,115,000
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$606,000
John S. and James L. Knight FoundationTo Commission New Work; Digitally Distribute Artistic and Educational Content; and Develop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Orchestras and Ensembles .$500,000
...and 63 more grants received totalling $12,784,259

Personnel at NWS

NameTitleCompensation
Howard HerringPresident and Chief Executive Officer$368,750
Humberto OrtegaSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer$144,423
Dean GayChief Video Engineer
Marci FalveyVice President of Communications
Luis QuinteroVice President of Technology
...and 39 more key personnel

Financials for NWS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,872,182
Program services$1,407,568
Investment income and dividends$1,825,752
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-970,992
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-8,023,622
Net income from fundraising events$-485,193
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$25,365
Total revenues$5,651,060

Form 990s for NWS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-03990View PDF
2022-062023-03-08990View PDF
2021-062021-12-23990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-01-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Clinton Family Fund
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Kovner Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
nws.edu/ 
Phone
(305) 673-3330
Facebook page
NewWorldSymphony 
Twitter profile
@nwsymphony 
IRS details
EIN
59-2809056
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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