The David S Harp Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $968.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 27-0910766
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 08/2023, David S Harp Foundation Inc employed 10 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 08/2023, David S Harp Foundation Inc generated $968.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $904.4k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.3% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER "OPPORTUNITY YOUTH", TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION, SOUND ENGINEERING, AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUSINESS POD (BIZPOD) PROGRAM: THE DAVID'S HARP FOUNDATION'S BIZ POD PROGRAM SERVES TRANSITIONAL-AGED YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT, SEEKING ACCESS TO THE CREATIVE ECONOMY. PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CONTENT FOR CLIENTS LIKE SONY AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. THEY RECEIVE HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGETING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHILE EARNING A LIVABLE WAGE. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACADEMIC INTEGRATION THROUGH UCSD EXTENSION AND EMPHASIZES MENTORSHIP AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. BY COMBINING PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, BIZ POD EQUIPS YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO BECOME RESILIENT, CREATIVE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
STUDENT STUDIO: THE DAVID'S HARP FOUNDATION'S STUDENT STUDIO PROGRAM EMPOWERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, IT OFFERS SIX-WEEK PROJECT-BASED LEARNING CYCLES WHERE YOUTH MASTER INDUSTRY-STANDARD MUSIC PRODUCTION. MENTORSHIP FROM ARTIST MENTORS EXTENDS BEYOND THE STUDIO, FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT. AN INCENTIVE SYSTEM REWARDS IMPROVED GRADES WITH EXTRA STUDIO TIME, AND GRADUATES CAN JOIN THE BIZPOD PROGRAM TO EXPLORE THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MUSIC. THE STUDENT STUDIO CREATES A NURTURING SPACE WHERE CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION THRIVE.
BEATS BEHIND THE WALL: THE DAVID'S HARP FOUNDATION'S BEATS BEHIND THE WALL PROGRAM SERVES JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH, BRINGING MUSIC PRODUCTION TO INCARCERATION FACILITIES. THROUGH SIX-WEEK MODULES, YOUTH LEARN CRITICAL LISTENING, SONG PRODUCTION, AND AUDIO EDITING USING PROFESSIONAL TOOLS. ARTIST MENTORS BUILD AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS, GUIDING YOUTH BEYOND TECHNICAL SKILLS. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS EARN FIELD TRIPS TO PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS AND CAN PURSUE INTERNSHIPS IN AUDIO ENGINEERING. POST-RELEASE, THE PROGRAM OFFERS $18/HOUR JOBS IN AUDIO ENGINEERING, FACILITATED BY THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION. THIS INITIATIVE DISMANTLES THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE, TRANSFORMING YOUTH'S PAIN INTO ART AND GUIDING THEM TOWARDS LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS.BEATS BEYOND THE WALL: THE DAVID'S HARP FOUNDATION'S BEATS BEYOND THE WALL PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM INCARCERATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE, BUILDING ON RELATIONSHIPS FORMED IN THE BEATS BEHIND THE WALL PROGRAM. ARTIST MENTORS MEET YOUTH UPON RELEASE, OFFERING PROBATION NAVIGATION, COURT SUPPORT, AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RECORDING STUDIO. THE BIZ POD TEACHES ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL VIDEO PROJECTS. YOUTH ACCESS LOCAL CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. THE EMERGING LEADERS INTERNSHIP DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM TRANSFORMS LIVES BY NURTURING CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY, WITH STRONG MENTORSHIP AT ITS CORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Steppe Founder/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $92,308 |
Genevieve Jones-Wright Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brinton Miller Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Daniel Guillen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maria Keckler Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mia Harenski Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $720,275 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $115,785 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $735,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $209,113 |
| Investment income | $23,612 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $968,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $107,999 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,943 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,875 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $367,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,397 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,091 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,248 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,657 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,960 |
| Travel | $17,999 |
| 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 | $31,554 |
| Insurance | $11,936 |
| All other expenses | $24,557 |
| Total functional expenses | $904,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,309 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,394,869 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $22,221 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,606 |
| Total assets | $1,772,005 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,693 |
| Total liabilities | $2,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,769,312 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,772,005 |