Empire State Youth Orchestra

Organization Overview

Empire State Youth Orchestra is located in Schenectady, NY. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Empire State Youth Orchestra employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empire State Youth Orchestra 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, Empire State Youth Orchestra generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION OF YOUNG MUSICIANS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PERFORMANCE-BASED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ANNUALLY APPROXIMATELY 30 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES ARE HELD COLLECTIVELY BY ESYO'S ENSEMBLES. CONCERTS HELD IN A VARIETY OF VENUES IN NY'S CAPITAL REGION. SOME CONCERTS REQUIRED PAID ADMISSION; MANY WERE FREE. TOTAL MUSICIANS IN ALL ENSEMBLES WAS OVER 500; MUSICIANS HAD TO AUDITION FOR MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES STUDENTS FROM GRADES 1-12.


MUSIC-TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENT: EXPANDED MUSIC-TRAINING PROGRAM: CHIME, PROVIDED FREE, DAILY MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED ELEMENTARY STUDENT IN SCHENECTADY AND FREE, WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY. MASTER CLASSES AND RESIDENCIES WERE OFFERED. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A PILOT NON-AUDITION BASED WIND AND BRASS CHAMBER PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Vic Bernstein
Director
$0
Randall Ellis
Director
$0
Peter Lauricella
Director
$0
Mary Clyne
Secretary
$0
Brian Axford
Director
$0
Dee Adkins
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Lechase Construction Services Llc
Building Renovations
$539,070
Envision Architects
Architect Services
$350,507
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,104,391
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$520,741
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,430
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,625,132
Total Program Service Revenue$914,749
Investment income $20,590
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $126,263
Net Income from Fundraising Events $96,270
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $9,062
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,792,066

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