Berkeley Symphony Orchestra is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 07/2023, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Symphony 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 07/2023, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF BERKELEY SYMPHONY IS TO CELEBRATE OUR UNIQUE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC-CREATING LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE THE CURIOSITY, SPIRIT, AND INTELLECT OF OUR AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SYMPHONIC CONCERTS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY OFFERS SYMPHONIC CONCERTS, THREE DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2023, LOCATED AT ZELLERBACH HALL, BERKELEY.
MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY PROVIDES AWARD-WINNING COMPREHENSIVE AND YEAR-ROUND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ALL 11 BERKELEY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND 3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS CHAMBER CONCERTS: BERKELEY SYMPHONY'S 5 CHAMBER CONCERTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM IN THE EAST BAY AND EXPANDS OUR AUDIENCE WITH PERFORMANCES IN AN INTIMATE CHAMBER SETTING AT PIEDMONT CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katy Kammeyer Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $114,842 |
Paul Bennett President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Henschel VP Governance | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Dewes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Crandall VP Community | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dianne Crosby Seretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $175,998 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $307,741 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,532,345 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,916 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,016,084 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $196,810 |
Investment income | $18,113 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,141 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,195,866 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,042 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,817 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $562,859 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $59,513 |
Payroll taxes | $62,841 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,815 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $351,249 |
Advertising and promotion | $90,225 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $4,945 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,798 |
Travel | $76,312 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,253 |
Insurance | $4,415 |
All other expenses | $27,713 |
Total functional expenses | $1,665,697 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,857 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,201,981 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $52,225 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $49,850 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,109 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $85,194 |
Total assets | $1,471,216 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,259 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,665 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $85,194 |
Total liabilities | $157,118 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,282,098 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,471,216 |