Cleveland Classical Guitar Society

Organization Overview

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Cleveland Classical Guitar Society employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cleveland Classical Guitar Society 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 06/2023, Cleveland Classical Guitar Society generated $626.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $565.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, CCGS'S EDUCATION PROGRAM BROUGHT TOGETHER STUDENTS FROM ACROSS SITES IN SOME OF THE BIGGEST STUDENT EVENTS YET AND CREATED AN INNOVATIVE (INTER)CULTURAL CURRICULUM. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES BROUGHT BACK AUDIENCES CLOSE TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, CLEVELAND CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY HAS BEEN OFFERING A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR FROM TALENTED ARTISTS AND EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FIGHT INEQUITIES AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS - PROVIDING THEM WITH CURRICULA, GUITARS AND MORE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, CCGS BROUGHT STUDENTS FROM ACROSS SITES TO PERFORM IN SOME OF THE LARGEST STUDENT EVENTS YET, INCLUDING ONE CONCERT WITH 47 STUDENTS PERFORMING AND 180 FAMILY MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. CCGS ALSO CREATED ITS FIRST CURRICULUM, BASED ON THE NEEDS OF A POPULATION THAT ARE NOT MET WITH ANY EXISTING CURRICULUM. THIS INNOVATIVE (INTER)CULTURALLY RELEVANT CURRICULUM IS BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY, AND UNITES STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS, WITH OVER 100 PIECES OF MUSIC TO DATE. SOME OF THE PIECES WERE COMMISSIONED BY CCGS FROM BIPOC COMPOSERS IN RESIDENCE. ALANA AMORE COLVIN SERVED AS THE LATEST COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE, VISITING CLEVELAND MULTIPLE TIMES TO WORK WITH STUDENTS AND CREATING 10 PIECES FOR CCGS STUDENTS TO PLAY, SOME OF WHICH WERE PREMIERED BY STUDENTS IN JUNE 2023. 48 NEW WORKS HAVE NOW BEEN COMMISSIONED IN CCGS'S HISTORY.


THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES PRESENTS THE WORLD'S GREATEST CLASSICAL GUITARISTS, WITH PERFORMERS NOW REPRESENTING 23 COUNTRIES AND 28 CLEVELAND DEBUTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, AUDIENCES WERE BROUGHT BACK TO NEAR PRE- PANDEMIC LEVELS. THE PERFORMERS SERVED 1722 PEOPLE THROUGH CONCERTS, MASTER CLASSES, AND OUTREACH PERFORMANCES AND CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN CCGS'S EDUCATION PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erik Mann
Executive Di
$55,851
Valerie Arrossi
Board Member
$0
Paul Drewa
President
$0
Kylie Eyre
Secretary
$0
Scott Fitzsimmons
Treasurer
$0
Inju Heo
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $107,453
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$432,414
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,680
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$539,867
Total Program Service Revenue$86,658
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $626,775

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