Association Of California Symphony Orchestras is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Association Of California Symphony Orchestras employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of California Symphony Orchestras is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Association Of California Symphony Orchestras generated $537.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES TO CLASSICAL MUSIC ADVOCATES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THEIR ARTISTIC, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND FISCAL DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACSO REPRESENTS AND SERVES OVER 130 ORGANIZATIONS AND 2,500 INDIVIDUAL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS OF ORCHESTRAS, CHORUSES, AND FESTIVALS COMPRISED OF PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC, YOUTH, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN CALIFORNIA AND THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. ACSO PROVIDES NEWS, RESOURCES, FIELD UPDATES, NETWORKING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT PROVIDES EXPERT SPEAKERS AND PEER-TO-PEER FORUMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AND INVIGORATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CLASSICAL MUSIC COMMUNITY. THE 2023 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 230 ATTENDEES. ACSO ALSO DELIVERED 40 WEBINARS, PEER FORUMS, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS TO 650 ATTENDEES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Bejarano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nora Brady Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chelsea Chambers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Wu Chroust Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeri Crawford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Friedlander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $92,028 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $127,485 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,876 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,506 |
| Investment income | $12,073 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,486 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $537,740 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $192,802 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,087 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,548 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,908 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,907 |
| Information technology | $14,135 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,656 |
| Travel | $6,273 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $119,620 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,287 |
| All other expenses | $1,538 |
| Total functional expenses | $437,275 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,244 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,349 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,751 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,561 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,323 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $453,924 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $730,152 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,327 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $29,204 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $31,531 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $668,621 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $730,152 |