ACADEMY OF MUSIC FOR THE BLIND

Monrovia, CA   |  www.ouramb.org

Mission

The Academy of Music for the Blind is a non-profit corporation (501c3), exclusively and whole-heartedly dedicated to educating and meeting the needs of talented blind and visually impaired youth by developing their unique musical, creative, academic, social and physical skills. With a mixture of both blind and sighted teachers, AMB provides inspiring mentoring & role modeling opportunities.
As the only year-round music school in the world solely dedicated to a comprehensive music education for the blind we are also a resource for other schools of music to draw upon in order to serve the needs of their blind students.

Ruling year info

2005

Executive Director

Mr David Pinto

Main address

911 Norumbega Dr

Monrovia, CA 91016 USA

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EIN

20-1148737

NTEE code info

Arts Education/Schools (A25)

Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Music Education for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth

Comprehensive Music and Performing arts education for blind youth

Population(s) Served

Music and Performing Arts Education for Blind Youth, 5-18.

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Financials

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC FOR THE BLIND

Board of directors
as of 2/6/2020
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms Noney O'banion

Diana Dennis

Director Children's Programs Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind

Layne Beamer

Pastor First Christian Church

John Phalen

President Pacific Directions

Noney O'Banion

School Administrator Los Angeles Unfied School District

David Pinto

E.D. AMB

Maurice Meysenburg

Board President Emeriti Association of Retired Faculty and Staff at Rio Hondo College

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes