San Luis Obispo Symphony Inc

Organization Overview

San Luis Obispo Symphony Inc is located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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 06/2023, San Luis Obispo Symphony Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Luis Obispo Symphony 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 06/2023, San Luis Obispo Symphony Inc generated $633.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 8 years. 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 PURPOSE OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY IS TO SUPPORT AN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, TO FOSTER SYMPHONIC AND CHAMBER MUSIC EDUCATION, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SINCE 1961, THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY HAS BEEN AN ARTISTIC, ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED FORCE ON THE CENTRAL COAST. EVERY YEAR THE SYMPHONY PRESENTS A NINE-MONTH SEASON OF CONCERTS, INCLUDING A CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS SERIES, A CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES WITH PERFORMANCES IN MORE INTIMATE VENUES AROUND THE COUNTY, POPS CONCERTS SUCH AS NEW YEARS EVE AND A SERIES OF CHILDREN'S CONCERTS AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONYS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM REACHES MORE THAN 16,000 COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN EVERY YEAR WITH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FREE MUSIC VAN WHICH TRAVELS TO 3RD GRADERS COUNTYWIDE, AN AFTER SCHOOL BEGINNING STRINGS PROGRAM, AN IN-CLASS MUSIC LISTENING PROGRAM, A MUSIC AMONG THE BOOKS PROGRAM IN LIBRARIES TO REACH A BROADER POPULATION AND MORE. IN 2006, THE SYMPHONY MERGED WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF SHAPING YOUNG LIVES THROUGH MUSIC AND NOW PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF PERFORMANCE, EXPERIENCE, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sewell Andrew
Director
$98,958
Cementina Sabalboro Rachel
Director
$22,500
Hoffman Jessica
Treasurer
$2,351
Walker Jim
Secretary
$0
Lemieux Jill
Director
$0
Podell Stefan
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$319,626
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$319,626
Total Program Service Revenue$351,640
Investment income $141
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$37,545
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $633,862

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