California Symphony Orchestra Inc

Organization Overview

California Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1991. 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 07/2021, California Symphony Orchestra Inc employed 245 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Symphony Orchestra Inc 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 07/2021, California Symphony Orchestra Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 07/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SYMPHONY'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARD AS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP REGIONAL ORCHESTRAS, AND GARNER TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH OUR MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

CONCERTS AND PRODUCTIONTHE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY IS THE RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA OF THE DEAN LESHER REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA AND REGULARLY PERFORMS TO CAPACITY AUDIENCES IN THE HOFMANN THEATRE. DURING A TYPICAL SEASON THE SYMPHONY SERVES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 33,000 INDIVIDUALS, AND THOUSANDS MORE HEAR THE ORCHESTRA THROUGH CLASSICAL 102.1 KDFC RADIO BROADCASTS. THE SYMPHONY ALSO PERFORMS AT OTHER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.


COST OF DEVELOPMENTSUPPORT FROM CORPORATIONS AND BUSINESSES PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY, ENABLING US TO SUSTAIN OUR TRADITION OF MUSICAL CREATIVITY AND EXCELLENCE. IN RETURN, THE SYMPHONY IS ABLE TO KEEP TICKET PRICES ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ENHANCE THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE.THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S SUPPORTERS AND AUDIENCE MAKE UP A HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED AND DESIRABLE DEMOGRAPHIC. WE OFFER OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE HEIGHTENED VISIBILITY WITH MANY OF THESE IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTIONS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF THIS COMMUNITY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SYMPHONYS MISSION, AND SEVERAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED: SOUND MINDS, INSPIRED BY THE EL SISTEMA PROGRAM OF VENEZUELA, SERVES AT-RISK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH MUSIC LESSONS AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; THE FAMILY CONCERT AND TRAVELING INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO; COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS; PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND LECTURES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES; FRESH LOOK THE SYMPHONY EXPOSED, AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THOSE NEW TO CLASSICAL MUSIC; AND THE YOUNG AMERICAN COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, A THREE YEAR RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING YOUNG COMPOSERS, WHICH INCLUDES VISITS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND MUSIC PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO COMMISSIONS AND WORLD PREMIERES OF NEW MUSIC EVERY YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Dell
Exec Director
$131,400
William H Armstrong
Treasurer
$0
Barbara Hodgkinson
President
$0
Marcia Wilson
Secretary
$0
Julie Basque
Director
$0
Abigail Dye
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$56,940
Related organizations$0
Government grants $288,193
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,130,351
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,961
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,475,484
Total Program Service Revenue$4,948
Investment income $1,002
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,393
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,485,827

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that California Symphony Orchestra Inc has recieved totaling $21,200.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$9,700
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$9,000
E M Downer Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: DOWNER ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM

$2,500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,100,000
Earnings$184,458
Other Expense$184,458
Ending Balance$1,100,000

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