Bakersfield Youth Symphony
- Assets
- $10.8k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 77-0428960
Organization Overview
Bakersfield Youth Symphony is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bakersfield Youth Symphony 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, Bakersfield Youth Symphony generated $29.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $24.9k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (38.6%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY PROVIDES GIFTED YOUNG MUSICIANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE. THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY ALSO INTRODUCES ITS MEMBERS TO ADVANCED ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE AND PRESENTS PERFORMANCES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PERFORMANCE TOUR - EVERY FOUR OR FIVE YEARS, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY GOES ON A WEEKLONG TOUR AND PERFORMS A SERIES OF CONCERTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MEMBERS GET TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES ALL WHILE EXPANDING THEIR MUSICAL HORIZONS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY TOURED AND PERFORMED IN VARIOUS VENUES IN JAPAN, INCLUDING WAKAYAMA, OSAKA, AND KYOTO. SEVENTY ONE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE TOUR ALONG WITH TWENTY ADULT CHAPERONES.
CONCERTS - BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERS REHEARSE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:30PM WITH A PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND VARIOUS SECTIONAL COACHES. REHEARSING HELPS THE STUDENTS TO LEARN TO PLAY TOGETHER AS AN ORCHESTRA. AFTER MANY REHEARSALS, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY PRESENTS THREE CONCERTS DURING THE YEAR THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND. THE FIRST CONCERT IS IN THE FALL (NOVEMBER). THE SECOND IS IN THE SPRING (MARCH OR APRIL) AND THE LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON IS IN JUNE.
AUDITION FEES - EACH POTENTIAL BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBER MUST PARTICIPATE IN LIVE AUDITIONS THAT ARE HELD EACH FALL. THE AUDITIONS ARE OVERSEEN BY JUDGES WHO ARE MOST OFTEN ADULT MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THOSE WHO PERFORM A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION AS DETERMINED BY THE JUDGES ARE SELECTED FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP IN THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 110 STUDENTS AUDITIONED FOR MEMBERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bee Barmann Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Rebecca Brooks Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Andrew Kao MD Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Mark Howard Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Scott Dirkse Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Marcia Maynard Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,953 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,198 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $902 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,053 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,500 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $955 |
| Other expenses | $19,413 |
| Total expenses | $24,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $10,807 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,807 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $10,807 |