Elemental Music
- Assets
- $386.2k
- Revenue
- $702.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-3274582
Organization Overview
Elemental Music is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 2010. 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 06/2022, Elemental Music employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elemental Music 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 06/2022, Elemental Music generated $702.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $674.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ELEMENTAL MUSIC PROVIDED 8 PROGRAMS, SERVED 285 STUDENTS WHO PERFORMED IN 21 VIRTUAL AND LIVE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELEMENTAL STRINGS OUR ORIGINAL ENSEMBLE PROGRAM PROVIDES STRING STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 5 WITH WEEKLY INSTRUCTION. IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TOOK PLACE WEEKLY FROM LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH LATE MAY, AND CHILDREN PERFORMED IN 3 CONCERTS, IN DECEMBER, MARCH AND MAY. ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON SEASON WAS 43 STUDENTS.
PRELUDE PROGRAM OUR BEGINNING STRING PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A THOROUGH FOUNDATION AND PREPARES THEM FOR PARTICIPATION IN ELEMENTAL STRINGS IN THE FUTURE. IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TOOK PLACE WEEKLY FROM LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH LATE MAY, AND CHILDREN PERFORMED IN 3 CONCERTS, IN DECEMBER, MARCH, AND MAY. A TOTAL OF 21 STUDENTS GRADES 3-4 WERE ENROLLED FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON.
ELEMENTAL BANDOUR CONCERT BAND PROGRAM FOR 3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WAS LAUNCHED IN 2013. IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TOOK PLACE FROM LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH LATE MAY, AND CHILDREN PERFORMED IN 3 CONCERTS, IN DECEMBER, MARCH, AND LATE MAY. TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON WAS 14 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Driscoll President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcia Capparela Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Komlos Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Alexander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arati Desai Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenda Benson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,281 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $272,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $339,495 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $276,884 |
| Investment income | -$12,213 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $52,592 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $702,190 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,479 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,267 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,343 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $109,763 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,580 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,949 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,722 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $256,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,254 |
| Information technology | $6,156 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,160 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,733 |
| All other expenses | $2,438 |
| Total functional expenses | $674,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,151 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $176,714 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $79,335 |
| 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 | $7,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $386,200 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $156,574 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $156,574 |
| 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 | $229,626 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $386,200 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Elemental Music has recieved totaling $172,728.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $100,000 |
Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | $25,000 |
Hausman Family Charitable Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $20,000 |
The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: BERGMANN PROJECT | $15,000 |
Colburn Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | $12,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $228 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA | $429,119,299 | $66,425,902 |
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA | $168,111,113 | $56,683,795 |
Oregon Symphony Association Portland, OR | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 |
Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | $52,133,763 | $17,603,170 |
San Diego Symphony Foundation San Diego, CA | $121,018,561 | $925,945 |
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale San Francisco, CA | $8,005,058 | $4,824,687 |
Santa Rosa Symphony Association Santa Rosa, CA | $23,001,628 | $6,302,463 |
Tucson Symphony Society Tucson, AZ | $15,428,177 | $6,501,284 |
Phoenix Symphony Association Phoenix, AZ | $1,368,252 | $4,890,998 |
Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | $11,596,205 | $5,563,647 |
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association Santa Barbara, CA | $1,028,763 | $2,763,199 |
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,194,806 | $3,490,076 |