San Diego Early Music Society

Organization Overview

San Diego Early Music Society is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1984. 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, San Diego Early Music Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego Early Music 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, San Diego Early Music Society generated $251.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $185.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 4 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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THE SAN DIEGO EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO SHOWCASE THE MUSICAL TREASURES OF THE MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE PERIODS, AS PERFORMED ON PERIOD INSTRUMENTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICE. THE SOCIETY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1981 AND HAS PRESENTED CONCERTS IN CHURCHES, SMALL HALLS, MUSEUMS, AND HOMESSETTINGS FOR WHICH THE MUSIC WAS COMPOSED.ARTISTS INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FOR THEIR PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS ARE PRESENTED IN CONCERT EACH SEASON. WORLD-CLASS VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS, ENSEMBLES, AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS PERFORM AN EXCITING REPERTOIRE FROM VARIOUS PERIODS AND COUNTRIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SAN DIEGO EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY (SDEMS) FOSTERS THE APPRECIATION AND PERFORMANCE OF EARLY MUSIC (MUSIC WRITTEN BEFORE 1800) IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA THROUGH CONCERTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. SDEMS SEEKS TO DIVERSIFY AND ENHANCE CULTURAL LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING OUTSTANDING CONCERTS BY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MUSICIANS. EARLY MUSIC IS AN IMPORTANT BRANCH OF THE WESTERN CULTURAL TRADITION THAT IS UNDERSERVED BY MAINSTREAM MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SAN DIEGO. SDEMS PERFORMANCES OFTEN FEATURE THE USE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICES APPROPRIATE TO THE PERIOD IN WHICH THE MUSIC WAS COMPOSED. THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE ALWAYS A FOCAL POINT OF SDEMS PERFORMANCES.DURING THE 2022-2023 SEASON, THE SDEMS PRESENTED SEVEN MAIN SEASON CONCERTS FEATURING INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN TWO SAN DIEGO CITIES. FOUR OF THESE CONCERTS WERE REVIEWED FAVORABLY BY SAN DIEGO CRITICS IN TWO MAJOR PUBLICATIONS (THE OTHER CONCERTS WERE NOT REVIEWED). THE SDEMS ALSO HOSTED SIX OUTREACH EVENTS IN MULTIPLE CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTY, SERVING DOZENS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS AND EMPLOYING LOCAL ARTISTS AS WELL AS VISITING ARTISTS. THESE EVENTS WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND SET UP IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND LOCAL ARTS INSTITUTIONS. THIS SEASON, THE SDEMS HOSTED ITS FIRST-EVER SAN DIEGO EARLY MUSIC SHOWCASE, A FREE EVENT FEATURING LOCAL ENSEMBLES THAT INCLUDED PERFORMERS OF ALL LEVELS, FROM MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE START OF THEIR MUSIC CAREERS TO WELL-ESTABLISHED ARTISTS. THIS ONE-DAY EVENT WAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND GENERATED A LOT OF INTEREST AND ATTENTION AMONG NEW PATRONS. ATTENDANCE TO ALL EVENTS MET EXPECTATIONS AT 75% CAPACITY AND ABOVE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathlyn Robbins
Director
$0
Takae Ohnishi
Director
$0
Douglas Lynn
Director
$0
Sally Buffinton
Director
$0
David Camp
Director
$0
William Propp
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $73,379
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$101,901
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$175,280
Total Program Service Revenue$76,297
Investment income $32
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 $251,609

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