The David S Harp Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

The David S Harp Foundation Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O54) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Citizenship, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2021, David S Harp Foundation Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. David S Harp Foundation 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 08/2021, David S Harp Foundation Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $444.5k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.2% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER "AT-RISK AND HOMELESS YOUTH TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION, SOUND ENGINEERING AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BUSINESS POD - THE DAVID'S HARP BIZPOD (BUSINESS POD) IS A CREATIVE CONTENT BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH (AGES 18 TO 24). STUDENTS LEARN AND APPLY ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS SKILLS AS THEY PRODUCE PROFESSIONAL-GRADE CONTENT FOR PARTNERING PROGRAM CLIENTS (SONY, SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, SD ROTARY CLUB, ETC.) UNDER THE TUTELAGE OUR ARTIST MENTORS. THIS 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE TRAINING MODEL REQUIRES STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS MENTORS FROM THE CREATIVE/BUSINESS COMMUNITY WHO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING SUPPORT AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES. ULTIMATELY, BUSINESS POD STUDENTS EARN A LIVABLE WAGE AS THEY COMPLETE THIS 2-YEAR PROGRAM, EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT AND VITAL EXPERIENCE TO THRIVE IN THE CREATIVE CONTENT ECONOMY OF TOMORROW.


STUDENT STUDIO - THE STUDENT STUDIO IS A CREATIVE SPACE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 15+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THIS YOUTH VOICE EMPOWERING PROGRAM PROVIDES TEENS ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY, CONSISTENT MENTORSHIP AND ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY. THERE IS NO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT FOR "STUDENT'S STUDIO" PROGRAM ENROLLMENT. HOWEVER, ONCE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED, THEY MUST MEET THE ACADEMIC GOALS THEY AGREE UPON WITH DAVID'S HARP STAFF TO EARN INDIVIDUAL STUDIO TIME ABOVE THEIR CLASS TIME. IN ESSENCE, STUDENTS "PAY" FOR STUDIO TIME WITH GOOD GRADES. THIS SIMPLE TRANSACTION GIVES STUDENTS THE ADDED MOTIVATION TO ENGAGE WITH REFERRING PARTNERS AND THRIVE IN LIFE BEYOND THE STUDIO.


BEATS BEHIND/BEYOND THE WALL - THOUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENILE COURT AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ARE SERVING SYSTEM AFFECTED YOUTH INSIDE EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY. DAVID'S HARP ARTIST MENTORS ARE DEVELOPING STRONG MENTORING RELATIONSHIP AS YOUTH NAVIGATE THE SONG WRITING PROCESS. ULTIMATELY, THESE YOUTH EXPERIENCING INCARCERATION ARE LEARNING VALUABLE AUDIO ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION SKILLS, PROCESSING COMPLEX EMOTIONS THROUGH SONG AND GAINING VALUABLE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR ARTIST MENTORS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE PROBATION. IN ADDITIONAL, YOUTH ARE ALSO ABLE TO TRADE THEIR GOOD BEHAVIORS FOR FIELD TRIPS TO OUR DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO FACILITY; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE FOR THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE PROBATION PROCESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brandon Steppe
Executive Director
$69,932
Genevieve Jones-Wright
Board Chair
$0
Brinton Miller
Board Vice Chair
$0
Carolyn Konecki
Board Member
$0
Mia Harenski
Board Member
$0
Daniel Guillen
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $115,671
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$960,283
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,365
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,075,954
Total Program Service Revenue$92,865
Investment income $53
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $18,982
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,187,854

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The David S Harp Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $171,550.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lewis Prize Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FUND MUSIC EDUCATION

$75,000
Conrad Prebys Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: THE STUDENT STUDIO

$28,000
Clare Rose Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
William Hall Tippett And Ruth Rathell Tippett Foundation

Carlsbad, CA

PURPOSE: FOR THE CLARE ROSE MATCH FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.

$15,000
Jem Project

Tiburon, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT

$15,000
Clare Rose Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: DIGITAL EQUIPMENT FUND

$5,000
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