Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media

From the Top

Celebrating a decade of excellence

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (59.74)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 72.4%    
Administrative Expenses 11.7%    
Fundraising Expenses 15.7%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.20    
Efficiency Rating    
      (34.74)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 22.3%    
Program Expenses Growth 29.6%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.48    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $4,252,109
Other Revenue $76,138
Total Revenue $4,328,247
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $3,138,363
Administrative Expenses $510,093
Fundraising Expenses $681,474
Total Functional Expenses $4,329,930
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,683
   
Net Assets $1,934,053

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Contact Information

From the Top
295 Huntington Avenue
Suite 201
Boston, MA 02115
tel: (617) 437-0707
fax: (617) 262-4190
EIN: 04-3583756

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Jennifer Hurley-Wales Chief Executive Officer, Operations Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $125,000 2.88%
Other Salaries of Note
Marie Llwellyn Director of Development (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $125,000 2.88%

Mission

For the past decade, From the Top has been the preeminent showcase for America's best young musicians. Through award-winning NPR and PBS programs, online media, a national tour of live events, and education programs, From the Top shares the stories and performances of pre-collegiate musicians with millions each week. Each program provides a compelling and entertaining window into the world of a diverse group of young people, who pursue life with passion, determination, and joy. From the Top has taped more than 200 radio broadcasts in America's premier concert halls - reaching more than 200,000 live audience members in 33 states.

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