The Colburn School

Organization Overview

The Colburn School is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Colburn School employed 433 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colburn School 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 06/2020, Colburn School generated $44.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.1m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 6 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SCHOOL WITH ACCLAIMED FACULTY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE COLBURN SCHOOL ("THE SCHOOL") IS A CALIFORNIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CULTURAL CORRIDOR IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO OFFER THE HIGHEST QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION BY AN OUTSTANDING FACULTY IN AN OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.THE SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1950 AS A PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNTIL 1980 WHEN IT BECAME AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND WAS ACCREDITED AS A NON-DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTION BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM).CURRENTLY, THIS PROGRAM IS KNOWN AS THE COLBURN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS ("CSPA") AND OFFERS PROGRAMS IN MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, AND VOICE TO APPROXIMATELY 1,900 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES (TODDLER TO ADULT) AND ABILITIES (NOVICE THROUGH ADVANCED). THE SCHOOL ALSO OPERATES COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHICH BRING PERFORMING ARTS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN INNER-CITY SCHOOLS.THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, ESTABLISHED IN 2003, OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS SPECIALIZING IN CLASSICAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PROGRAMS RANGE FROM TWO TO FOUR YEARS AND RESULT IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE, AN ARTIST'S DIPLOMA OR A PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE. ADMISSION TO THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IS HIGHLY SELECTIVE, AND THE CONSERVATORY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS, COVERING FULL TUITION AND ROOM AND BOARD. THE CONSERVATORY HAD 129 ENROLLED STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. THE CONSERVATORY IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) AS A DEGREE-GRANTING SCHOOL.THE MUSIC ACADEMY, ESTABLISHED IN 2010, IS A NON-DEGREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM OF CLASSES TO PRE-COLLEGE HIGHLY GIFTED STUDENTS FOCUSED ON CAREERS IN MUSIC. THE MUSIC ACADEMY HAD 40 STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. THE DANCE ACADEMY, ESTABLISHED IN 2014, IS A PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR A SELECT GROUP OF STUDENTS AGE 14-19 PURSUING THEIR GOAL OF BECOMING PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AND ARTISTIC LEADERS. THE DANCE ACADEMY HAD 12 STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. STUDENTS IN BOTH ACADEMIES ARE ADMITTED BY AUDITION AND ANY TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ARE FUNDED BY THIRD-PARTY GRANTORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Seljuk Kardan
President & CEO
$430,000
Robert Lipsett
Professor
$390,958
Fabio Bidini
Professor
$357,608
Adrian Daly
Provost
$258,707
Clive Greensmith
Professor
$249,945
Anne E Wickert
VP Advancement
$239,232

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
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Security
$824,273
Cambridge Associates
Investment Management
$527,509
Peerless Building Maintenance Co
Janitorial
$350,445
Decker Lighting Supply Llc
Building Improvement/repair
$222,092
Diversified Thermal Services Inc
Hvac Contractor
$223,720
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,734,030
Investment income $1,182,188
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $259,217
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $675,668
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$108,498
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $44,139,579

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 39 grants that The Colburn School has recieved totaling $6,041,538.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Colburn Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS

$4,085,489
Negaunee Foundation Ltd

Northbrook, IL

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED USE

$300,000
Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation

Harrison, NY

PURPOSE: CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT

$250,000
Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation

Harrison, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT

$250,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$215,100
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES

$100,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$148,042,075
Earnings$52,386,975
Net Contributions$2,208,892
Other Expense$9,586,583
Grants$1,534,525
Ending Balance$191,516,834

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