Walden School

Organization Overview

Walden School is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Walden School employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walden School 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 09/2023, Walden School generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 7 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL MUSIC PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WALDEN SCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN UNPARALLELED CREATIVE SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR MUSICALLY INCLINED STUDENTS AGES 9 TO 19. PART SCHOOL, PART CAMP, AND PART FESTIVAL, THE PROGRAM CONVENES EACH SUMMER FOR FIVE WEEKS IN DUBLIN, NH. THROUGH RIGOROUS AND INNOVATIVE DAILY INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS HONE THEIR MUSICAL AND CREATIVE SKILLS WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED PEERS AND MENTORS.


THE WALDEN SCHOOL'S MUSICIANSHIP COURSE UPDATE WAS UNDERTAKEN IN FY2023, DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO USE THE MATERIALS THEY STUDY TO CREATE IMPROVISATORY WORKS AND ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS. THE METHOD NOT ONLY ENHANCES STUDENTS' MUSICAL SKILLS, BUT ALSO DEVELOPS A SENSE OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALITY IN EXTRA-MUSICAL PURSUITS.


THE WALDEN SCHOOL CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR) OFFERS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WELL-ROUNDED MUSICIANS (AGES 18+). AT THE CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR), PARTICIPANTS TAKE CLASSES (INCLUDING COURSES IN THE WALDEN SCHOOLS MUSICIANSHIP COURSE), SING IN THE CHORUS, WRITE MUSIC, AND IMPROVISE. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO A VARIETY OF WALDEN MUSICIANSHIP MATERIALS, INCLUDING ACOUSTICS, DRILLS WITH INTERVALS AND TRIADS, RESOLVING STRUCTURES, RHYTHMS, SOLFEGE AND HARMONIC ANALYSIS. CLASSES ALSO INCLUDE TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND COMPUTER MUSIC. COMPOSITION LESSONS AND MASTER CLASSES ARE OFFERED.


THE WALDEN SCHOOL HOSTS VARIOUS ALUMNI EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DESIGNED TO CONNECT ALUMNI TO RETAIN A VIBRANT CONNECTION TO THE ORGANIZATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter Colohan
Chair
$0
Rita Mitra
Vice Chair
$0
Danielle Schindler Cheung
Vice Chair
$0
David Roberts
Secretary
$0
Steve Messner
Treasurer
$0
Bob Bassett
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$591,651
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $159,627
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$591,651
Total Program Service Revenue$586,260
Investment income $8,739
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,133
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$5,366
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,186,918

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