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Message ANNUALREPORT2024LOS ANGELES MUSIC AND ARTSCHOOL
TABLE OFCONTENTSMESSAGE FROMTHE ED1627345MISSION, VISION,VALUESHISTORY & WHOWE SERVEOUR PROGRAMSHIGHLIGHTS &SUCCESSSTORIESOUR SUPPORTERSFINANCIALSTATEMENTS
A MESSAGEFROM THEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR8025,463641The world is changing, and the need for creativethinking and emotional expression has neverbeen greater. The arts provide a space foryoung people to develop skills that will servethem throughout their lives— skills that extendfar beyond the classroom and into every facet ofsociety.In this report, we’re excited to share the storiesof our students, educators, and partners who arehelping us create a lasting legacy. It is thanks tothe dedication and support of our community—our staff, board members, donors, students, andeveryone who believes in the power of artseducation—that we are able to continue thisimportant work.We are deeply grateful for the support that hascarried us through these 80 years, and we inviteyou to join us in looking forward to the nextchapter of our journey. Together, we cancontinue to enrich lives, spark imaginations, andbuild a future where the arts thrive forgenerations to come.Thank you for being part of our story.Warmly,Tahnee Freda, Executive DirectorOver the past eight decades, we have seenfirsthand the transformative power of the arts.From our first lessons in humble rooms insideVictorian homes to the dynamic programs weoffer today, the impact of our work has beenprofound. We’ve watched students grow fromtentative beginners to confident performers,from curious explorers to accomplished artists.And we’ve seen our community develop,inspired by the creativity and collaboration thatthe arts nurture.As we look ahead, we are more committed thanever to advancing our mission and ensuring thatthe arts continue to play a vital role in educationand daily life. TAHNEEFREDAEXECUTIVE DIRECTORUnduplicated Students Servedin 2024Lessons Provided in 2024Years in Operation!
MISSION, VISION &VALUESLos Angeles Music and Art School (LAMusArt) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization whosemission is to offer the community of East Los Angeles, primarily its K-12 population, equitableand affordable access to multidisciplinary arts education programs and performanceopportunities so students are afforded the skills and tools needed for success, regardless ofgender, ethnicity, ability or socio-economic status. Since 1945, LAMusArt has remaineddedicated to the provision of free and/or low-cost high quality, sequential arts instruction inmusic, art, dance and drama so that our majority Hispanic/Latino community has the meansto experience creative achievement, collaboration and expression year round. Our diverseprograms are designed to foster a creative community that embraces culture and values artseducation as an integral part of a child’s development. We believe affordable and equitable arts education programs work to benefit students andthe community by expanding one’s world outlook, sharpening one’s creative skills, andcontributing to one’s social, behavioral, and academic development. We aim to diversify thecreative landscape of LA by providing equitable opportunities for our youth community toexperience success and safety through the arts. MISSIONVISION & VALUES
HISTORY & WHO WE SERVELAMusArt was founded by educator andphilanthropist, Pearle Irene Odell, in 1945.Odell envisioned a creative resource for theyoungsters of East LA that addressed theneed for affordable arts education in thearea. The organization began as a pay-what-you-can music school, providinglessons in various instruments out of twoVictorian homes in Boyle Heights. In the1960s, LAMusArt broke ground on thefacility we call home today, and has sinceexpanded to offer music, art, dance, anddrama instruction to hundreds of studentsannually. To this day, LAMusArt is committed toproviding accessible creative education tounderrepresented communities in East LosAngeles and beyond. Students of Color60% Low-ModerateIncome HouseholdsReport their schools do notoffer arts programming98%60% 42%OUR STUDENT POPULATION
OUR PROGRAMSMusic, Art, Dance and Drama are the four artistic pillars of instruction at LAMusArt. Programming andcurriculum planning is focused on the K-12 population and instruction is tailored to each student’s needs,interests, and rate of progression.LAMusArt's Curriculum Framework was developed toassess the effectiveness of our programs and studentprogress. Developed to apply a syllabus that centers ondefinable progress, satisfaction and outcome-basededucation, our curriculum outlines 5 key Anchor Standards.Our students:GROW as individuals.CREATE original work.PRESENT to build confidence.RESPOND to the world around them.CONNECT themselves with their community.MUSIC6%3,695Increase in lessonsprovidedTuition-Free LessonsProvided ARTDRAMADANCEconsists of one-on-one private lessons in over 8 different instruments and vocal styles; the Tuition-FreeMusic Ensembles program (Choir, Orchestra, Mariachi, Strings, Jazz & Composition) and the AudioEngineering program. offers group classes starting at age 5, focusing on creative exploration through drawing,painting, and sculpture.hosts weekly group classes in myriad styles of dance including ballet, Latin, hip hop and flamenco,starting at age 4.features 3 programs including our weekly group acting classes, Playmaking program, which teachesstudents the basics of playwriting, and Camp MusArt, our summer arts program.
SUCCESS STORIES& HIGHLIGHTSIn 2024, LAMusArt was selected as one of 15organizations to be awarded the Lark Award fromthe Durfee Foundation. The Lark Awards supportthe collective care and renewal of staff at smallcommunity-centered organizations with deep rootsin their Los Angeles communities.A major highlight of the year was the expansion ofour tuition-free music program in January 2024 toinclude the tuition-free Composition Fellowship, amusic composition course for advanced youngmusicians to sharpen their music composing skillsthrough mentorship and collaboration, culminatingin a performance of original student work. Inauguralstudent, David Sandoval, debuted an originalorchestral piece entitled “The McNugget ManDance” that was performed by LAMusArt’s Tuition-Free Orchestra in August 2024. A STEP TOWARDSCOLLECTIVE CARENEW TUITION-FREEMUSIC OFFERINGS25+100%Teaching Artists EmployedAdministrative Staff RetentionPERFORMANCESAROUND TOWNLAMusArt partnered with a number of localinstitutions to broaden our reach and provide ourstudents with performance opportunities aroundthe county! In 2024, we took our Playmakingstudents to Boston Court Pasadena to performoriginal work; brought our Mariachi musicians tothe East LA Youth Mariachi Festival; joined KingTaco’s Sueno de Navidad roster of performanceswith our Choir; had our young ballerinas grace thestage at the Santa Fe Springs Arts Festival andhosted dozens of concerts, showcases and recitalson our own Courtyard Stage!2024
OUR SUPPORTERSColburn FoundationLA County Department of Arts & CulturePerenchio FoundationSnap FoundationAnna GumportCarmella S. FrancoCarolyn A. CastruccioEdward PearsonEmmanuel DeleageErvin Cohen & Jessup LLPDolores Diaz CarreyDonna and Michael OkaneFriars Charitable FoundationJackie Joseph-LawrenceJanice LingJasmine AkoLinda ChouLucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, LLPManuel Prieto & Eduardo ArteagaMattelMike and Nancy OdellOverton, Lyman & Prince, LLPPedro Melo-PerezPooja NairTELACUThe Wonderful Company Foundation Inc.Adams-Mastrovich Family FoundationBCM FoundationCalifornia Community FoundationCA Dept. of Developmental ServicesJo Mitchell FoundationThe Ralph M. Parsons FoundationThe Rose Hills FoundationCalifornia Arts CouncilEastside Arts InitiativeFind Your Light FoundationThe Green FoundationJane & Lou CastruccioNational Endowment for the ArtsUnion Pacific FoundationUS BankCynthia Pearson & David PerrymanNancy E. Barton FoundationJerry & Lois GomezPasadena Showcase House for the ArtsTatania & William MinguetCrepes and Grapes Cafe LLCDanielle ChaikinDavid Werbelow & Jeannie FlintEvenlina MarquezFidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundJane ColeJane McPhersonJohn OkitaJohn R. FriesRaising Cane’sAndrew DeliraAndrew KimBertha A StojicCity of Santa Fe SpringsCurt & Julie CordaDavid RussellDiego TorresEric BarelaEvenlina MarquezGlenn CadrezJanet LeeJudith & Richard GrahamJumi AlukoKathleen JequintoKing TacoLaurie WenMadeleine MejiaPatricia RoquePatrick PhillipsReny SultanSandra Renteria GarciaSean PierceTimothy WilsonShotaro HigashiVanessa Sarmiento$50,000+$25,000-$49,000$10,000-$24,999$5,000-$9,999$1,000-$4,999$200-$499Support LAMusArt!$500-$999Contributions made between August 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024.
FINANCIALSTATEMENTSEXPENSESLIABILITIES & NET ASSETSASSETSStatement of Financial Position for the year-end July 31, 2024Audited by John R. Fries, PCCash & Cash EquivalentsInvestmentAccounts ReceivablePrepaid Expenses & OtherProperty & EquipmentLess Accumulated DepreciationTotal AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesNet Assets Without DonorRestrictions: UndesignatedInvested in Property &EquipmentTotal Without Donor RestrictionsWith Donor RestrictionsTotal Liabilities & Net AssetsProgram FeesGrantsIndividualsSpecial Events (net)Interest & DividendsOther IncomeTotal Support &RevenueProgram ExpensesManagement & GeneralFundraisingTotal ExpensesNet Assets Beginningof the YearChange in Net AssetsNet Assets End ofthe Year$340,942$2,237,765$13,765$-$1,342,141$3,934,613$28,614$1,533,027$1,342,141$2,875,168$1,030,831$3,934,613$425,176$757,161$10,982$82,705$137,479$-$1,413,503$833,758$94,382$46,691$974,830$3,467,326$438,673$3,905,999SUPPORT & REVENUE
CONTACTUSPhone/Email/Website/Address/323-262-7734Stayintune@lamusart.orghttps://www.lamusart.org/3630 E. 3rd St., LosAngeles, CA 90063