Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra 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 06/2023, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc generated $18.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ENRICHING LIVES BY PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIONAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WISCONSIN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS ANNUALLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS FROM UP TO 15 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, WITH NEARLY 80% RESIDING IN DANE COUNTY COMMUNITIES. IN A NORMAL YEAR, STUDENTS REHEARSE ON 33 SATURDAYS DURING EACH SEASON AND PARTICIPATE IN THREE OR MORE CONCERTS, AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL IN-STATE TOUR OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. CONCERTS ARE IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND FUNCTIONING AS BENCHMARKS IN THE LIFE OF EACH ORCHESTRA. WHILE THE BULK OF LEARNING TAKES PLACE IN REHEARSALS AND IN THE PRACTICE ROOM, CONCERTS ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS. WYSO'S REHEARSALS AND THREE CONCERT SERIES OF THE YEAR ARE ITS LARGEST PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE MAIN TOOL IN ACHIEVING THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOR EACH CONCERT WEEKEND, FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING, EACH OF THE FIVE ORCHESTRAS AND THE WYSO MUSIC MAKERS PRESENTS A CONCERT ON EITHER SATURDAY OR SUNDAY OF THE PRESCRIBED WEEKEND. THESE CONCERTS SERVE OUR TOTAL MEMBER POPULATION AS WELL AS THE AUDIENCE, CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOCAL ARTS SUPPORTERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE, BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM, IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCES THROUGH ORCHESTRAL TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY AN INSPIRING AND LOW-COST OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR YOUNG PEOPLE PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC AT A VERY HIGH LEVEL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bruce Matthews
President
$0
Susan Collins
Immediate Past President
$0
Mary Gerbig
First Vice President
$0
Graham Fuguitt
Vice President
$0
Mona Muldowney
Vice President
$0
Amanda Gausewitz
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$147,558
Related organizations$182,417
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$18,004,798
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $158,387
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,334,773
Total Program Service Revenue$421,611
Investment income $85,245
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,824
Net Income from Gaming Activities $3,960
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,864,413

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