Spreckels Organ Society
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $895.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 10/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 33-0299072
Organization Overview
Spreckels Organ Society is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Spreckels Organ Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spreckels Organ Society 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 12/2023, Spreckels Organ Society generated $895.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $423.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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
THE MISSION OF THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE, PROGRAM AND PROMOTE THE SPRECKELS ORGAN AS A WORLD TREASURE FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY PRESENTS OVER 65 CONCERTS EACH YEAR FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WE ALSO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG ORGAN STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON TITLE I SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LARGEST SPECIAL PROGRAM EXPENSE IN 2023 WAS INCURRED IN ORDER TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ORGAN FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL COMPRISED ELEVEN CONCERTS HELD ON MONDAY EVENINGS FROM JUNE 26 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDED AN ACCOMPANIED SILENT MOVIE, A SPECIAL BRASS AND ORGAN CONCERT, AND CONCERTS FEATURING OPERA CLASSIC ROCK AND DANCE MUSIC. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY PAID FOR THE ARTISTS' FEES, HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND OTHER PRODUCTION COSTS. INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS ORGANISTS, INCLUDING THE ORGANIST OF NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL PRESENTED. THERE IS NEVER AN ADMISSION CHARGE FOR THESE CONCERTS.
THE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC FUNCTION OF THE THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY IS PROVIDING SUNDAY AND SPECIAL CONCERTS AT AND ON OUR WORLD FAMOUS ORGAN. THIS IS DONE IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. THE CITY PAYS SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIC ORGANIST BUT THE SOCIETY PAYS THE BULK OF ITS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY PAYS FOR EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ORGAN FESTIVAL, THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY PRESENTED SEVERAL SPECIAL CONCERTS ON SATURDAYS AND HOLIDAYS DURING 2023, INCLUDING HALLOWEEN, DECEMBER NIGHTS AND MOTHER'S DAY CONCERTS. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY ALSO PAYS FOR AN ORGAN CURATOR FOR SPECIAL CONCERTS.
THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY THIRD PROGRAM IS EDUCATION. THREE CONCERTS WERE ESTABLISHED THIS YEAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPERA FOR KIDS. ALSO, EACH YEAR, THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS HOLDS A COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ORGAN STUDENTS, AND THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE TOP THREE CONTESTANTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Raul Prieto Ramirez Artistic Director | 40 | $147,000 | |
Mitch Beauchamp Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
William Devor Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Len Filomeo Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dennis Fox Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Elisabeth Jacobsen Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $38,359 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $74,454 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $372,491 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $149,398 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $485,304 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,914 |
| Investment income | $45,533 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $363,015 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,041 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $895,725 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $900 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $156,916 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,846 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $50,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,331 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,840 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,178 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,500 |
| Office expenses | $3,645 |
| Information technology | $7,038 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,668 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $54 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,409 |
| Insurance | $5,013 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $423,245 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $215,671 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,773 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $123,000 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,480 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,337 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,358,495 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,100 |
| Total assets | $4,857,856 |
| 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 | $1,480 |
| Total liabilities | $1,480 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,255,321 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,601,055 |
| 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 | $4,857,856 |