Berkeley Symphony Orchestra is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Symphony Orchestra 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 07/2023, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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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THE MISSION OF BERKELEY SYMPHONY IS TO CELEBRATE OUR UNIQUE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC-CREATING LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE THE CURIOSITY, SPIRIT, AND INTELLECT OF OUR AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SYMPHONIC CONCERTS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY OFFERS SYMPHONIC CONCERTS, THREE DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2023, LOCATED AT ZELLERBACH HALL, BERKELEY.
MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY PROVIDES AWARD-WINNING COMPREHENSIVE AND YEAR-ROUND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ALL 11 BERKELEY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND 3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS CHAMBER CONCERTS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY'S 5 CHAMBER CONCERTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM IN THE EAST BAY AND EXPANDS OUR AUDIENCE WITH PERFORMANCES IN AN INTIMATE CHAMBER SETTING AT PIEDMONT CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Kammeyer Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $114,842 | 
| Paul Bennett President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Kathleen Henschel VP Governance | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| John Dewes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Kathleen Crandall VP Community | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Dianne Crosby Seretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $175,998 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $307,741 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,532,345 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,916 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,016,084 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $196,810 | 
| Investment income | $18,113 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,141 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,195,866 | 
| 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. | $193,042 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,817 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $562,859 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $59,513 | 
| Payroll taxes | $62,841 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,815 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $351,249 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $90,225 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $4,945 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $31,798 | 
| Travel | $76,312 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,253 | 
| Insurance | $4,415 | 
| All other expenses | $27,713 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,665,697 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,857 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,201,981 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,225 | 
| 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 | $49,850 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,109 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $85,194 | 
| Total assets | $1,471,216 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,259 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $37,665 | 
| 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 | $85,194 | 
| Total liabilities | $157,118 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,282,098 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,000 | 
| 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 | $1,471,216 |