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Art is Activism

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Graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks offers inspiration to artists of all kinds as he shares his belief in the potential of art to change hearts and minds across the world.

Public Value Toolkit

Member-only Content

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The stakes have never been higher for America’s nonprofit orchestras to effectively convey how they are serving their communities. Today’s philanthropic and public decision-makers want to see and understand how orchestras are meeting the needs all residents of their local communities.

UBIT Rules and New Requirements

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Thanks to advocacy by the League and our member orchestras, in partnership with the broader nonprofit sector, the FY20 spending and tax package signed into law on December 20, 2019 retroactively repealed the UBIT on parking and commuting benefits. This means that orchestras that have paid the tax are eligible for a refund.

Tips for Traveling by Air

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Musicians have long encountered difficulty and uncertainty when traveling with musical instruments by air. Immediately following the events of September 11, 2001, a national coalition of concerned organizations including the League of American Orchestras and the American Federation of Musicians, began influencing policy and crafting tips for making reservations, packing instruments, and calmly dealing with last-minute problems.

Nonprofit Listening Post

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As vital participants in the U.S. nonprofit community, orchestras contribute to the substantial public value produced by the nation’s charitable sector, and are likewise impacted by the policies and environment for nonprofits nationwide. The League and 75 member orchestras are participants in the Nonprofit Listening Post Project, an initiative of the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.

Tax and 501(c)3 Policy action – Archive

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League and 5 PA Orchestras Sign Letter in Support of Charitable Giving Incentives (PDF) – July 16, 2012 League Joins Letter to White House on Buffett Rule (PDF) – March 12, 2012 League Joins Nonprofit Letter to Congress on Buffett Rule (PDF) – March 12, 2012 League Submits Statement to Senate Finance Committee (PDF) – October 18, 2011 Letter …