Return of Organization Exempt from Income

AAA Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form go o Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black loop benefit trust or private foundation) Dept of Ne T~aaury a, q,s.e ~,v " The orpani:alion may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy slate reporting requirements A Fartha200tcalendar year,arta :year perloOeepInning JUL 1 1001 B cn~ a Pig C Name of organization D Employer Identification number eppllmble IRS Opne Po USlepdor. pnntor IIIIIIIIIIIII111171IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII711111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 13-2838450 ONeme tym u'°"a 3839 + + p+ac_pIaL'f porn/suite E Telephone number Huai . . ihU' 10019 Orewm Speclscl~ I1MLR?CAl1 COMPOSERS OhCH6S1'1'.A INC r 5 I 25 212-977-8495 OFnei ~^s~"'° 1775 FIROAG47AY SSF 525 F raanuoffemm c.h OX ~d mmm uana HE11 1011( NY 10019-1903 Ej OIeMarnaM B 135 S i n omen

^ " Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) H(a) Is this a group return for attiliates9 0 Yes EKI No G We6site "AMERICANCOMPOSERS .ORG H(6) If'Ves,'enternumber otattiliates " H(c) Areallaffiliates incNdedg N/A 0 Yes = No 1111. 527 (If'NO ; attach a list ) K Check here " U if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000 The H(d) Is this a separate return bled 6y an or- organization need not file a return with the IRS, bud if the organization received a Farm 990 Package in the mail, it should file a return without financial data Same states require a complete return M Check " U if the organization is not required to attach 12 . 1 , 748 , 192 . Sch B (Form 990,990-EZ,or990-PF) 1 Revenue Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received a Direct public support 1 a 1,12 9 , 9 57 . D Indirect public support 10 c Government contributions (prants) is 99,200 . d Total (add lines to through tc) (cash E 1,229,157 . noncash8 ) To 1,229 157 . 2 Program service revenue including government tees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 464 833 . 3 Membership dues and assessments 3 a interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4 3 130 . 5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 23 , 8 7 2 . 6 a Gross rents , 6a

G%dYJ - VI(loss) (subtract hoe 6D from hoe 6a) 6t 7 Other investme tome (describe " 7 Ana 'GIs ~803l"t 1 late of assets other A Securities B other r tinvenlo ~ Be G oUTther b sis and sales expenses BD schedule) Bc 0 Net gain or (loss) (combine line Bc, columns (A) and (8)) BO 9 Special events and activities (attach schedule) a Grass revenue (not including S 341 , 6 81 . of contributions 0° reported on line la) 9a 27 , 000 . D Less direct expenses other than lundraisingexpenses 9D 72 , 573a c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) SEE STATEMENT 1 9c <45 , 573 .> 10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10a Q h Less cost of goods sold 106 c Gross profit or (loss) tram sales at inventory (attach schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10a) lOc 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 bit 12 Total revenue add lines 1d 2 3 4 5 6c 7 Bd 9c 10c and 11 12 1 , 675 , 619 ._ 13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 1,361 , 787 . N 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 315 , 150 . w 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15 1061`005 . w 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16

18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) 18 < 10 7 32 3 . > 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 9 8 7 387 . 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) SEE STATEMENT 2 1 20 ~ <89, 168 . >

uw For Paperwork Reduction Act Nonce, sea the separate Instructional E; t 3 Form sso (zoo 4-, 18470224'-w 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 G1 Fom 990 R0D*1 38450 Page z must complete column (A) Columns (8), (G), and (D) are required tor section 01(c)(3) and and section 4947 (a)( 1 ) nonexempt charitable trusts but o ptional for others Do not include amounts reported on line 66, 8b, 96, 706, or 16 0l Part 1 (A) Total (B)esrvcesm (C) andaenerxl~ (D) Fundraising 22 Grants and allocations (attach schedule) cash s nonwn $ 23 Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule) 24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule) 25 Compensation of officers, directors, etc 26 Other salaries and wages 75,677 . 27 Pension plan contributions 2,533 . 28 Other employee benetits 12 .865 . 29 Payroll taxes 30 Professional fundraising fees 31 Accounting fees 5 32 Legal tees 33 Supplies 34 Telephone 35 Postage and shipping 36 Occupancy 37 Equipment rental and maintenance 38 Priming and publications 39 Travel 40 Conferences conventions, and meetings 41 Interest 42 Depreciation, OeDletion,¢lc (attach schedule) 43 Other expenses not covered shove (itemize) a h C a e SEE STATEMENT 3 44 Total functional upensa (add lines 22 Mmugh 43) Orpnnixauons completing miumna (BF() cam, Mesa 6 .005 . Joint Costs Check " U it you are following SOP 98-2 Are any joint cons from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in [B) Program services 1 D Yes EM No If 'Yes,' enter (I) the aggregate amount of these joint costs S , (if) the amount allocated to Program services E

What is the organization's primary exempt purposes W Pro ~ramServloe PROMOTION OF AMERICAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC iPenses All orpsni[sdona must decnbe Inar nanpt purpose arniwmwnb in a clear and modes manor Stan Ins number of dlmb aervad publiollone issued . ~. o~+wb (Rspulra0 for SOIIc~(J) and erJiiwcmenis tl~al are not measurable $ecUOn 501 //P)Cn0(9)c 0rganlie4onsenG99d7(eK1)nonoemptWarflebleUUSbmualalsomlsNaamountolprenbenE (q) oqa and asa7(eKl) ellace4ona b oNen / trusts but optional for oMer a SEE STATEMENT 4

1,361,787 . b

and allocations S f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (8), Program services) " 1 , 3 b 1 , / t3 / . o, '~ 2 Form 990 (2001) 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 Form 990(2001) AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450 Page 3 art IV Balance Sheets

Note Where required, attached schedules end amounts within the descnption column (A) (B) should be for end-of-year amounts only Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash -non-interesFbearing 185 .868 62 .9 46 Savings and temporary cash investments

47 a Accounts receivable 47a 4 14 , 711 . b Hess allowance tordoubtful accounts a7h 260 190 . o7c 414 , 711 .

48 a Pledges receivable 48a h Less allowance fordoubtful accounts 48h 48C, 49 Grants receivable 27 , 753 . 4s 32 , 244 . 50 Racarvables from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 50 N - 51 a Other notes and loans receivable 51a uN b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51b 51C 52 Inventories for sale or use 52 53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 77 , 248 . 53 35 750 . 54 Investments -securities ~ E] Cosh E_ FMV 54 55 a Investments - land, buildings and equipment basis 55a

b Less accumulated depreciation SSh SSc 56 Investments - other 56 57a Land buildings and equipment basis 57a 40,874 . b less accumulated depreciation STMT 5 57n 40 , 874 . 960 . 57c 58 Other assets (describe " 58

59 Total assets add lines 45 ihrou h 58 must equal line 74 1 , 312 , 199 . 59 1 , 212 , 5 74 . 60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 263, 562 . 60 421 , 678 . 61 Grants payable 51 62 Deferred revenue 61 250 . 62 63 Loans from officers directors, trustees, and key employees 63 a 9 64 a Tax-exempt bond liabilities 64a J b Mortgages and other notes payable 6Eh 65 Other liabilities (describe " ) 65

66 TnlaIluhIlltlneland LnnsfiOfhrnunhfl5l 324 .812 . fib 421 .678 . Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here 11101 U and complete lines 67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74 ,"d, 67 unrestricted <43 664 . 67 <63,847 .> m 68 Temporarily rasincted 280 , 541 . 68 168,401 . m 69 Permanently restricted 750,510 . 69 686 , 342 . °c Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, shack here " ~ and complete lines 70 through 74 70 Capital stock trust principal, or current funds 70 y 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 71 N a 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or olherfun05 72 73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 OR lines 70 through M, column (A)must equal line i9,column (B) must equal line 21) 987,387 .~79 790,896 . 74 Total liabilities and net assets / fund balances (add lines 66 and 73) 1,312,199 . 74 1, 212,574 . Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization How tie public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, tie organization's programs and accomplishments

i:3ozi oi-0x-0z 3 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 0 Page 4 Part IV-A I neconaiiation or nevenue per r{uaicea irted Financial Statements with Revenue per js per Return a Total revenue, gains, and other Support ° ' ° a iotai expenses and lasses per peraudited financial statements " a 1 , 785 , 023 audited financial statements " a 1 9 6 Amounts included on line a but not on . ' h Amounts included on line a but not on line 17, Form 990 line 12, Form 990 (7) Donated services (1) Net unrealized gains and use of facilities $ 198 r 572 . on investments f <89, 168 . (2) Pnoryear adjustments (2) Donated services ` reported on line 20, and use of facilities $ 198 , 572 . Form 990 S (3) Recoveries of poor (3) Lasses reported on year giants $ line 20, Form 990 f (4) Other (specify) (4) Other (specify) $ f Add amounts on lines (1) through (4) " h 109 4 0 4 Add amounts on lines (1) through (C) 110. b 198 572 . c Line a minus line b " c 1, 6-75- 1 6-1-9- c Line a minus line 6 " s 1,782,942 . d Amounts included on line 12, Form d Amounts included an line 17, Form 990 but not on line a 990 but not on line a (1) Investment expenses (1) Investment expenses not included on oat included on line 6D, Form 990 S line 6b, Form 990 S (2) Other (specify) (2) Other (specify) S Add amounts on lines (1) and (2) " d Add amounts on lines (1) and (2) Do. 0 . IId i e Total revenue per line 12, Form 990 e Total expenses per line 17, Form 990 (line c plus line d) (li ne c plus line d) ~ployees (List each one even it not comb ) Title and average hours (C) Compensah( (A) Name and address per week devoted to (If not pp IQ, ent FRANCIS THORNS RESIDENT 1775 BROADWAY STE 525 NEW YORK NY 10019 25 25 000 . 9 311 . 0 . MICHAEL GELLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1775 BROADWAY STE 525 NEw YORK NY 10019 40 101 000 . 7 230 . 0 . SEE ATTACHED -LIST- AND - STATEMENT ------0 . 0 . 0 . ------

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------75 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation of more than $100,000 from your o,9r _e,motion and all related organizations, of which more than E70,000 was prohUeU by the related orpanira6ons7 It Yes,' attach schedule " U Yes 0 No Forth 990 (2001) Form 990 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450 Paoe5

76 did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS If Yes ; attach a detailed description of each activity 77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS I1 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes 78 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income at $1000 or more dunnp the year covered by this relum9 D If *Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this years N/A 79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution termination or substantial contraction during the year If Yes; attach a statement 80 a Is the organization related (other khan by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) trough common membership, governing bodies, trustees officers, etc to any other exempt or nonexempt organizalion9 h If Yes; enter the name of the organization and check whether it is U exempt OH U nonexempt 87 a Enter duect or indirect politico l ezpendiWres See line 81 in struclions 81a U h Did the organization file Farm 1120-POL for this years 81b X 82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of matenals, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at substantially less than fair rental value? 82a X h If 'Yes,* you may indicate the value of these items here Do no[ include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II (See instructions in Part III ) 82b 1-98 , 571, , 83 a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? ,B3a X b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83b X 84 a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax Oeductible7 84a X 6 II Yes; did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or pills were not tax deductible') NBA ~84h 85 507(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members N/A 85a 0 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2 000 or less N/A 85b If Yes' was answered to either BSa or BSb, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless tie organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year e Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 85c N/A O Section 162(a) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1 )(A) dues notices 85e NBA f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line BSd less 85e) 851 N/A p Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount in 85t? N/A 85 h It section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent does the organization agree to add the amount in BSf to its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax years NBA BSh 85 501(c)(7) organizations Enter a Initiation lees and capital contributions included on line 12 86a N/A b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A 87 501(c)(12) organizations Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a NBA 6 Gross income from other sources (DO not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) B7h NBA BB At any dime Cunng the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-39 It 'Yes,' complete Pad IX 88 X 89 a 501(c)(3) organizations Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under section 4911110- 0 . section 4912 . 0 . , section 4955 . 0 .- b 507(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a Dnor yeah If Yes; attach a statement explaining each transaction 89h X s Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912,4955,and 4958 . 0 . d Enter Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization " 0 . 90 a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed " NEW YORK h Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2001 ~ 90b

91 The6ooksareinwreoi " MICHAEL GELLER / ACO Telephone no 1 212-977-8495

Locatedat " 1775 BROADWAY STE 525 ZIP +a 10- 10019

92 Section 49470(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu o! Form 1041- Check here 111. Ej

5 Form 990(2001) 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 Form 990120011 AMERICAN COMPOSERS Part VII Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (see Specific instructions on page 32 ) Note Enter gross amounts unless otherwise Unrelated business income amasse ed :uon sissiaor 514 indicated (A) (B) ~~_ (0) Related or exempt Business Amount ,ion Amount 93 Program service revenue code ~, function income a CONCERT TICKET SALES 12 35 p PERFORMANCE FEES 452 , 4 9 c a e 1 Medicare/Medicaid payments q Fees and contracts from government agencies 94 Membership dues and assessments 95 Interest on sarongs and temporary cash investments 14 3 330 . 96 Dividends andinterest from securities 14 23 , 872 . 97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate a debt-financed property D not debt-financed property 98 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property 99 Other investment income 100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory 101 Net income or (loss) from special events 011 <45,573 . > 102 Grass profit or (loss) from sales of inventory 103 Other revenue a h c O 8 104 Subtotal (add columns (e), (o), and (e)) 0 . <18, 3 71 . 464,8---- 105 rata (add line 104, columns (s), (o), and fell " 446,4 E Note Line 105 plus Ime id, Part l, should equal the amount online 12, Part 1 Part VIII Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (see Specific Instructions on page 32) Line Na Explain haw each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes) SEE STATEMENT

e Subsidiaries and Disrej Instructions on gape j3 (C) of of Nature of activities income

Y I Part X Information Regarding Transfers Associated i (a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, (b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly of indirectly, on Note If "Yes" to b file Form 8870 and Form 4720 see instructions Undc prelup of pv/ury, I Gepare fnet I ogee wrNneO Nip ietum, inpuainp eomn wrtsL en Dedanbon al prepu c (oNa Nen olfter)Is OsOO an ell inbr Please Sign Hare 1 Signaturaotofficer Date PreDarars ' Paid signature vreparer: , AN S . HONIG, .P .A . UsaOnly ~~~PlwR .on '1501 BROADWAY, SUITE 13 o='I's', La.6' ~ NEW YORK . NY 10036

18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 OMB SCHEDULER Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3) NO 1545-0047 (Form BBO or 990-En (Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), SOt(I), 507(k), 501(n), or Section 4941(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust 200 oep~t of Me rreaqun Supplementary Information-(See separate instructions.) intemd a~enu. service " MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ 1 Name of the organization Employer Identification number AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13 2838450 Part l Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (See papa 1 of the instructions List each one If there are none, enter 'None ") (a) Name and address of each employee paid (h) Title and average fours nP^"~ub ~eRW (e) Expense per week devoted io (c) Compensation Pi°~ ner,,e account and of more than $50,000 position mmWsauon allowances

NONE

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Total number of other employees paid

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services (See pane 2 at tie instructions List each one (whether individuals or firms) I1 there are none. enter 'None I

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (G) Type of service I (c) Compensation

NONE

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Total number of others receiving over " ' ` , " `,` $50,000 for professional services LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2001

i23101 iz z"i 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 a II Statements About Activities (see page z m me instructions ) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion an a legislative matter or referendum? It 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid or incurred in connection with the lobbying ac6wtes " $ E (Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line I of Part VI-B ) 1 X Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other organizations checking 'Yes ' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement prying a duelled description of the lobbying activities 2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any substantial contributors trustees, directors, officers creators, key employees, or members o1 their families, or with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes,' attach a detaled statement explaining the transactions) a Sale, exchange or leasing of prOperty7 2a X

b Lending at money or other extension of credil9 I 26

c Furnishing otgoods,services,orfacilities'? I 20

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses d more than y1,000)?

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets

3 Does the organization make grams for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc ? (See Note below ) 3 X 4 Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees d X Note Attach e statement to explain how the organization determines that individuals or organizations receiving grants or loans from it in furtherance of its charitable programs 'qualify' to receive payments PaK IV Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 3 through 6 of the instructions ) The organization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only ONE applicable box ) 5 ~ A church convention of churches, or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) 6 0 A school Section 170(6)(1)(A)(n) (Also complete Part V ) 7 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1)(A)(m) 8 0 A Federal, stale, or local government or governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v) 9 ~ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170(b)(1)(A)(w) Enter the hospital's name, city, and state 10, 10 ~ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(D)(1)(A)(rv) (Also complete the Supped Schedule in Part IV-A ) 11a ~X An organization that normally receives a substantial pail of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Park IV-A ) 11h 0 A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vn) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A ) 12 0 An organization that normally receives (1 ) more than 33 1(d% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its charitable, etc functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 3310% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 571 tax) from businesses acquired 6y tie organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also template the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13 ED An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations described in

Provide the following information about the 5 of (b) Line number (a) Name(s) of supported organization(s) from above

and to test for ouUlic satelvi Section 6 of the instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2001

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18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 2001 ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450 Page 3 Part IV-_A Support : ule ((:OmpIBte only it you checked a on line 10, 11, or 12 ) Use ca or Note Yon use the worksheet in the instructions Calendar year (or fiscal year 1998 I fill 7997 1 (a) Total 15 Gift Imo and conmeuuona ~.a (Do not Include unusuU grants $a line 28 ) 1,310,71 1 945 .319 .1 1,018,490 .1 1,307,926 .1 4,582,446 .

17 Gross receipts from admissions merchandise sold or services performed or furnishing of facilities m any activity that a related to the organization s chanWble,etc,purpose 0 . 0 . 142 , 300 142,300 . 18 Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on secunties loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 fazes) tram businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 19 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 18 'j0 Tax revenues imleo for Me aryanlzeUon a Emefit and either paid to It or ex,pendec! on Iv behalf 21 The value of services or facilities famished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge Do not include the value of services or facilities generally furnished to the public without charge 22 other income Atucn a scneEUle Do not include p "In or doss) from . .1. of Mplial 65ML5 23 Total oflines l5lhrough22 1,382 593 . 1 1 03-1 1 0-2-1 . 1,379 570 . 1 862 597 24 Line 23minuslinei7 1,382 593 . 1- 1 0-3-1- 1 -02-1 . 1 379 570 . 11 1 72-0 1 2-97 z5 Enter s%otline 23 13 , 826 . 10 , 310 . 13 , 796 . 18 , 626 26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 17 a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 . 26. b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed 6y each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 1997 through 2000 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with your return Enter the [offal of all these excess amounts 1 261 c Total support for section 509(a)(1) lest Enter line 24, column (e) 1 261 d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 18 19 22 26o 427,808 . 111- 261 42 e Public support (line 2fic minus line 26d total) 1 1 Public supp ort p ercentag e (line 26e numerator divided h line 26c denominator 1 26'261 27 Organizations described on line 12 a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a'disqualdie0 person,' prepare a list for your records to show tie name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each disqualified person' Do not file this list with your return Enter the sum of such amounts for each year N/A (2000) (1999) (1998) (7997) D For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each pason (other than 'disqualified persons, prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the largerof (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 as well as individuals ) Do net file this list with your return After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2) enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year NBA (2000) (1999) (7998) (7997)

c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16 77 20 27 . 279 N/A O Add Line 27a total and line 27b total 1 27d N/A e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) 1 27e N/A 1 Total supped for section 509(a)(2) test Enter amount on line 23, column (e) 1 271 N/A p Public support percentage pine 27a (numerator) divided by line 271(denominatoo) 1 27 N/A % h Investment income percentage pine 18, column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f (denommatorl) 1 ~ 27h ~ N/A % 28 Unusual Grants For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12, that received any unusual grants dunnp 7997 through 2000, prepare a list for records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor the data and amount of the grant, and a brief description of the nature of the grant Do net file this listIlst with your return Do not include these grants in tine 15 NONE 12312, ,2 20-01 9 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2001 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 A (Farm 990 or 13-2838450 Pape4 'ate School Questionnaire (See papa 7 of the instructions ) N/A be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part Yes No 29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws, other governing instrument or in a resolution of its governing body7 30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory poly toward students in all its brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships 31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policythrough newspaper or broadcast media dunng the peno0 of solicitation for students, or during the registration period d it has no solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If 'Yes,' please describe it'NO' please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement

32 Does the organization maintain the following a Records indicating the racial composition of tie student body, faculty, and administrative staff? b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory basis c Copies of all catalogues, brochures announcements and other written communications to the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships O Copies of all material used by tie organization or on its behalf to solicit coninbutions9 If you answered 'NO'to any of the above, please explain (II you need more space, attach a separate statement )

33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to a Students' rights or privileges9 b Admissions policies? c Employment of faculty or administrative staff7 d Scholarships or other financial assistance e Educational policies' f Use of facilities g Athletic programs? h Other extracurricular activities9 If you answered Yes' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

34 a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental apency9 b Has the organizations right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended It you answered 'Yes' to either 39a or b please explain using an attached statement 35 Does the organization tartly that d has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4 01 through 4 OS of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If 'No: attach an explanation Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2001

u»a1 u z9-oi 10 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 Schedule A(FOrm990or990-EZ)200i AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450 Page 5 Part VI-A Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (see papa 9 of the instructions) N/A (TO be completed ONLY by an elinihle organization that filed Farm 57681

lal Iel Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed for ALL term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incur totals ~ electing organizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table- II the amount on line 49 Is - The lobbying nontaxable amount Is Not .vv $500 000 20% of ire armor[ on Ilne 40

Ovr SSOO,ODO but not over $1,000 000 $100 000 plus 15% of me excess over $500 000 Ovsf1000000butnotwcf1500000 5775000plus 10%oltlieucmawer51000000 Over f1,500,000GUtno1wa377,000000 St25000plus 5%o1mauceswsf1,500,000

ar $17 000 000 s,,000,000 42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- d line 42 is more than line 36 44 Subtract line 41 tram line 38 Enter -0" if line 41 is more than line 38

II there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44. you must /ale Form 4 720

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 11 of the instructions )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period N/A Calendar year /or (a) (h) (c) (d) (e) fiscal year beginning In) 1111. 2001 2000 1999 1998 Total 45 Lobbying nontaxable amount 0 . 46 Lobbying ceiling amount 150% of line 45(e)) 0 . 47 Total lobbying expenditures 0 . 48 Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 . 49 Grassroots ceiling amount 150Y of line 48(e 0 . 50 Grassrools lobbying 0 . Lobbying Activity by (For repohing only 6y organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See gape 12 of the instructions ) N/A During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to Yes No Amount influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers 6 Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on linesc through h ) , c Media advertisements d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public e Publications, or published or broadcast statements 1 Grants to other organizations lorlobbying purposes p Direct contact wild legislators their staffs government officials or a legislative body h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches lectures, or any other means f i Total lobbying expenditures (Add linesc through h ) I - -1 0 .- It Yes'to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities iiza1 Schedule R (Form 990 or 890-EZ) 2001 11 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 Schedule n(sorm990or990-EZ)200i AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC 13- Part VII Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Nonchantable Exempt Organizations (See pane 12 of the instructions ) 51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following wild any other organization described in section SOt(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) omamutionsl or m section 527. rela6na to political oroanizations) a Transfers from tie reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of Yes No (I) Cash 51a(l) X III) Other assets a(II) X b Other transactions (I) Sales or exchanges of assets with a nonchanWble exempt organization h(l) X (ii) Purchases o1 assets from a nonchantable exempt organization b(II) X (iii) Rental of facilities equipment, or other assets b(III) X (iv) Reimbursement arrangements b(IV) X (v) Loans or loan guarantees b(v) X (vl) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations ti(vi) X Sharing of facilities equipment, mailing lists other asses, or paid employees e X If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes; complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization If the organization received less than fair market value in any

52 a Is tie organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c) of tie Coda (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527 " 0 Yes ~ No

12 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 2001 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION REPORT

FORM 990 PAGE 2 990

Reduction in Asset Date ~, Description Unadjusted Bus % Basis- Basis For Accumulated Current Amount 01 No Acquired Method Life No Cost Or Basis Excl ITC, 119, Depreciation Depreciation Sec 179 Depreciation Salvage

m 1 FFICE EQUIPMENT .000 16 40,874 . 40,874 . 39,914 . 960 .

,w TOTAL, 99,0 PAGE 2 DEPR, 40,874 . 0 . 40,874 . 39,914 . w0 . ~- 1960 .

~ Et . .

1$8107 0.0 301 (D) -Asset disposed 16 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450

FORM 990 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES STATEMENT 1

GROSS CONTRIBUT . GROSS DIRECT NET DESCRIPTION OF EVENT RECEIPTS INCLUDED REVENUE EXPENSES INCOME

DINNER DANCE FALL 2001 368,681 . 341,681 . 27,000 . 72,573 . <45,573 .>

TO FM 990, PART I, LINE 9 368,681 . 341,681 . 27,000 . 72,573 . <45,573 .>

FORM 990 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES STATEMENT 2

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

UNREALIZED LOSS IN ENDOWMENT ACCOUNTS <89,168 .>

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART I, LINE 20 <89,168 .>

FORM 990 OTHER EXPENSES STATEMENT 3

(A) (B) (C) (D) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION TOTAL SERVICES AND GENERAL FUNDRAISING

MUSIC ARTISTS b COMMISSIONS 342,906 . 342,906 . MARKETING 63,675 . 63,675 . OTHER PERFORMANCE EXPENSES 38,825 . 30,792 . 8,033 . OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 33,341 . 24,087 . 9,254 .

TOTAL TO FM 990, LN 43 478,747 . 437,373 . 32,120 . 9,254 .

17 STATEMENT S) 1, 2, 3 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA INC . 13-2838450

FORM 990 STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS STATEMENT 4

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ONE

THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AND PRESENTED CONCERTS OF MUSIC BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS AT CARNEGIE HALL AND OTHER VENUES IN NEW YORK CITY, COMMISSIONED NEW WORKS, UNDERTOOK EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMPOSER READING EVENTS .

GRANTS EXPENSES

TO FORM 990, PART III, LINE A 1,361,787 .

FORM 990 DEPRECIATION OF ASSETS NOT HELD FOR INVESTMENT STATEMENT 5

COST OR ACCUMULATED DESCRIPTION OTHER BASIS DEPRECIATION BOOK VALUE

OFFICE EQUIPMENT 40,874 . 40,874 . 0 .

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART IV, LN 57 40,874 . 40,874 . 0 .

FORM 990 PART VIII - RELATIONSHIP OF ACTIVITIES TO STATEMENT 6 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSES

LINE EXPLANATION OF RELATIONSHIP OF ACTIVITIES

A,B, TICKET AND PERFORMANCE FEES FROM PERFORMANCE SERVICES C AND CONCERTS ALLOWED THE PUBLIC TO HEAR LIVE PERFORMANCES OF MUSICAL WORKS BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS . MUCH OF THE MUSIC PERFORMED WAS NEW AND/ OR LITTLE KNOWN INCLUDING MANY U .S . AND LOCAL PREMIERES .

18 STATEMENT S) 4, 5, 6 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1 ZRS I - IfO ,411 1 A (If, L'. Is, k TA-en C tei-esov tio 0,npe,,r,~4t~~7 Coe e4pc~'Cs ciAd hk,c 4kddeoo, a-f 1-915' 8ra~~ '04yerl board of directors ASTRID R. BAUMGARDNER, Chair, Deputy Executive Director, Fench Institute Alliance Francaise; Attorney & Former Partner, Gide Loyrett Nouel; President, Musica Viva of New York; Chair, Opera Council, Manhattan School of Music; Director's Council, New York City Opera

JAMES S. MARCUS, Vice Chairman. Executive Committee, Metropolitan Opera; Limited Partner, Goldman, Sachs & Company; Chairman, Lenox Hill Hospital

FRANCIS THORNS, President Composer, jazz pianist/singer ; Member, American Academy of Arts and Letters.

MICHAEL GELLER, Executive Vice President & Executive Director Former Festival Manager, Norfolk Chamber Music Festival-Yale Summer School of Music; Former Administrative Director, The Riverside Symphony; Former Associate Dean, Aspen Music School and Festival

NORMA F. FLENDER, Vice President. Pianist; Trustee, Pianofest; Trustee, United States-China Arts Exchange.

JOHN D. CARIFA, Treasurer. President, Alliance Capital Management Corporation.

ROBERT D. TAISEY, Secretary. Attorney-Partner, Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mount Ohvet Cemetery; Trustee, Keuka College; Trustee, Bar Harbor Festival; Trustee, The Baker Foundation, Inc ., Chairman, Bankers and Lawyers Advisory Committee to the New York Philharmonic, Member, Cornell Law School Advisory Council

ROBERT BEASER Composer; Professor and Chairman of Composition, The Juilliard School; Former Composer-in-Residence, American Composers Orchestra

MARC CHAZAUD Associate, Global Risk - Capital Markets Credit, Societe Generale USA and SG Cowen; former professional cellist

THOMAS C. CLARK. Managing Director, United States Trust Company of New York, President, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company; Vice Chairman of the Board, Union College, Executive Vice President, Concert Artists Guild.

DENNIS RUSSELL DAMES. Conductor Laureate, American Composers Orchestra; Chief Conductor, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra; Chief Conductor, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra; Professor of Orchestral Conducting, Salzburg Mozarteum

MAXIMO FLUGELMAN. Financier and composer, Former Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corp/World Hank Group and Co-Head of Latin America Corporate Finance, First Chicago Investment Banking Group ; Advisory Board Member, Argentine Council for Foreign Relations.

PHILIP GLASS. Composer; Member, Board of Directors, The Kitchen; Member, Hoard of Directors, Tibet House

JOAN L. GOLUB Member, Board of Directors, Interschool Orchestras; Member, Board of Directors, Musicians Foundation. pcs, / - 3 l3-zs3sYso 4 yo - .2001

PETER S. HELLER Composer, Honorary Director, New York Philharmonic, Vice Chairman of the Board, St Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital, Former Overseer, Harvard College, Former President, Harvard Club of New York City

JEFFREY M. KOSSAK Partner, Arlington Associates; Member, Board of Directors, Pianofest, Trustee, Chess m the Schools; Member, New Combinations Committee, New York City Ballet; Member, Friends of Asian Art Committee, Metropolitan Museum of Art.

EZRA LADERMAN. Composer, Former Dean and Faculty Member, Yale School of Music; Former Musk Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts; Member, American Academy of Arts and Letters

BUN-CHING LAM Composer, Member, Board of Advisors, New York Foundation for the Arts

LIBBY LARSEN Composer; Former composer-in-residence Minnesota Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony and Colorado Symphony, Co-founder American Composers Forum, Board Member, The Jerome Foundation

KENNETH NEIL Managing Director, Neil Capital Management LLC, former Vice President and Manager, Retail and Apparel Division, Continental Bank in Chicago, Treasurer, Dance Aspen; former President, Evanston (IL) Chamber Ensemble; former Hoard Member, Evanston Arts Commission, Chicago Ballet, and Phillips Academy.

RICHARD PEASLEE Composer, Former faculty member, Lincoln Center Institute and NYIJ Music Theatre Program Compositions for orchestra, chamber, chorus, jazz band, theater and dance troupes.

JESSE ROSEN. Vice President, Management Development, American Symphony Orchestra League

GEORGIA SHREVE Member, Board of Directors, Academy of American Poets; Member, Associate Board of Directors, The Juilliard School; Member, Board of Directors, The Partisan Review.

ALVIN SINGLETON Composer Composer-in-Residence, Atlanta Symphony

ANNE-MARIE SOULLIERE. Foundation Director and Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments

PAUL SPERRY, Chairman. Tenor; distinguished advocate of American song, Past President, American Musk Center

PAUL UNDERWOOD. Director of the Private Client Division and Vice Chairman, Salomon Smith Barney; Hoard of Directors, Albany Symphony

EDWARD THOMAS. Partner, Forrell 8 Thomas, LLP; Composer .

ALBERT K. WEBSTER Arts management consultant; former Managing Director, New York Philharmonic ; Treasurer, American Musk Center; Director, American Symphony Orchestra League. ?Abti 2-3 /~~-Z6 3~y Sv q 10 - 2,00 ~

PETER S. HELLER. Composer, Honorary Director, New York Philharmonic; Vice Chairman of the Board, St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital; Former Overseer, Harvard College, Former President, Harvard Club of New York City.

JEFFREY M. KOSSAK. Partner, Arlington Associates ; Member, Board of Directors, Pianofest, Trustee, Chess m the Schools; Member, New Combinations Committee, New York City Ballet, Member, Friends of Asian Art Committee, Metropolitan Museum of Art

EZRA LADERMAN. Composer; Former Dean and Faculty Member, Yale School of Music; Former Musk Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts; Member, American Academy of Arts and Letters .

BUN-CHING LAM. Composer; Member, Board of Advisors, New York Foundation for the Arts.

LIBBY LARSEN. Composer; Former composer-in-residence Minnesota Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony and Colorado Symphony; Co-founder American Composers Forum, Board Member, The Jerome Foundation

KENNETH NEIL.Managing Director, Neil Capital Management LLC; former Vice President and Manager, Retail and Apparel Division, Continental Bank m Chicago; Treasurer, Dance Aspen; former President, Evanston (IL) Chamber Ensemble, former Board Member, Evanston Arts Commission, Chicago Ballet, and Phillips Academy

RICHARD PEASLEE Composer; Former faculty member, Lincoln Center Institute and NYU Music Theatre Program. Compositions for orchestra, chamber, chorus, jazz band, theater and dance troupes

JESSE ROSEN. Vice President, Management Development, American Symphony Orchestra League.

GEORGIA SHREVE. Member, Board of Directors, Academy of American Poets; Member, Associate Board of Directors, The Juilliard School, Member, Board of Directors, The Partisan Review.

ALVIN SINGLETON. Composer. Composer-in-Residence, Atlanta Symphony

ANNE-MARIE SOULLIERE. Foundation Director and Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments

PAUL SPERRY, Chairman Tenor; distinguished advocate of American song; Past President, American Music Center.

PAUL UNDERWOOD. Director of the Private Client Division and Vice Chairman, Salomon Smith Barney; Board of Directors, Albany Symphony

EDWARD THOMAS. Partner, Forrell 8 Thomas, LLP; Composer

ALBERT K. WEBSTER Arts management consultant; former Managing Director, New York Philharmonic; Treasurer, American Music Center, Director, American Symphony Orchestra League . ~ 3-3 .*. .~. Form 868 Application for Extension of Time To File an 'ber OMB No ,sns~,7os Deparb~t of Ids2°°°> T~uy Exempt Organization Return mtmw rr..w s.vIce " File e separate application for each return

" If you are filing for an Automatic 9-Month Extension, complete only Part 1 and check this box 1 D " If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form) Note Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted en automate 3-month extension on a previously filed Forth 8868 dart t . Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time - Only submit original (no cops needed)

Note Forth 990-T corporations ieqves6ng en eutomadc 6-month extension - check this box end corRolele Part I only " D A(1 other corporations (including Form 990-0 filers) must use Forth 7004 to request en extension o! hme to file income tax returns Partnerships, REMICs end trusts must use Form 8736 to request an ectens(on of time to file Form 1065, 1066, or 1041 Type or I Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number print 838450 R. ~y the due date fo~ Number, street, and roan a suite no II a P O box, see instructions fiiup your 1775 rtWm See BROADWAY, NO . 525 ~IISWCpIX19 City, town a post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instructions NEW YORK, NY 10019

Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return)

Form 990 [-] Forth 990~T (corporation) ~ Form 4720 Forth 99o-BL 0 Form 990~T (sec 4010 a 4080 trust) D Form 5227 Forth 990-Q ~ Form 99&T (trust other than above) D Form 6069 D Form 99o-PF ~ Form 7041~A D Form 8870

" If the organization does not have en office or place of business m the United States, check this box 0 H this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEM K this z for the whole group, check this box " 0 K h is for part of the group, check this box " 0 and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension w71 cover

t I request an automata 3-month (6-month, to 990-T corporation) extension o1 time until FEBRUARY 18, 2003 to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above me extension is for the organization's return for calendar year a " ~X tax year beginning JUL 1, 2001 , and ending JUN 30, 2002

2 N this tax year is 1a less than 12 months, check reason ~ Initial return D Final return ED Change in accounting period

3a If this application x for Form 990-BL, 990~PF, 990-T, 4720, a 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits See instructioris

b H this application is for form 99PPF or 99PT, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit

Balance Due Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment with this form. or, K required, deposit with FTD coupon a, d required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instructions $ N/A Signature and Verification

Under penalties of pequ declare that I have mined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the bast of my knowledge and belief, h a true, torrent, endue, and that I am thonzed to prepare this form

f'7rl V LW1 For Reduction Act NoVW see instruction Form 8868 (12-2000)

inmi o7-,soi 15 13391108 807791 801 2001 .05020 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 , 1 Fofm 8868 0 2.2000) Page 2 If you are fling for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box " 0 Note Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8888 0 I( you are 3-Month Part I Original and One Co Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number Type or

Print rr,aoorrnr, rnnnnncV 13-2838450 910 °d~ Number, street, and room or suite no If a P O box, see instructions For IRS use only d.^d+1^ror 1775 BROADWAY, NO . 525 15Ilnp Ids mum s.. City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instructions ~ ' insw,uon> EW YORK NY 10019 ~ - Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application /or each return) M Form 990 0 Form 990 EZ ~ Form 990 T (sec 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 0 Form 1041 A ~ Form 5227 0 Form 8870 Form 990 BL = Form 990 PF ~ Form 990 T (trust other than above) ~ Form 4720 0 Form 6069

STOP Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Forth 8888

" N the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box " 0 If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group, check this box " = I( it is for part of the group, check this box " = and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for

4 I request an additional 3 month extension of time until MAY 15, 2 00 3 5 For calendar year , or other tax year beginning JUL 1, 20 0 1 and ending JUN 30, 2002 8 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason LJ Initial return 0 Final return [-I Change in accounting period 7 State in detail why you need the extension

8a If this application is for Form 990 BL, 990 PF, 990 T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits See instructions $

b If this application is (or Form 990 PF, 990 T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously with Form 8868 $ c Balance Due Subtract line Bb from line Ba Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFfPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instructions $ N/A Signature and Verification Under penalties of penury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form

;ipnature " Title " C . P . A . Date Notice to Applicant - To Be Completed by the IRS 0 We have approved this application Please attach this form to the organization's return We have not approved this application However, we have granted a 10 day grace penod from the later of the dale shown below or the due date of the organization's return (including any prior extensions) This grace period is considered to be a valid extension of time for elections otherwise required to be made on a timely return Please attach this form to the organization's return We have not approved this application After considering the reasons stated in hem 7, we cannot grant your request for an extension of time to file We are not granting the 10day grace period We cannot consider this application because it was fled after the due date of the return for which an extension was requested Other

By Director Date Alternate Mailing Address - Enter the address d you want the copy of this application for an additional 3-month extension returned to an address different than the one entered above Name ALAN S . HONIG, C .P .A . Type I Number and street Include suite, room, or apt no ) Or a P O box number orprlm 1501 BROADWAY SUITE 1313 - City or town, province or state, and country Including postal or ZIP code)

1 9 Form 8888 (12-2000) 18470224 807791 801 2001 .08000 AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTR 801 1