Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras

Organization Overview

Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras 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 06/2021, Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BRAVO TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INTENSIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OVERALL, BRAVO OFFERS DYNAMIC IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONTROL, AND FOCUSED ATTENTION THROUGH INTENSIVE ORCHESTRAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, PROGRAMMING WAS CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN THE FOLLOWING MAJOR CATEGORIES. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - ACTIVITIES AT BRAVO INCLUDE FULL ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS, SECTIONALS WITH A LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO, CHORAL SINGING AND SOLFEGE TRAINING, VISITS BY GUEST ARTISTS, INCLUDING REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS, AND FREQUENT PERFORMANCES AT VENUES AROUND PORTLAND. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM - BRAVO PROVIDES ONE HOUR OF WEEKLY INTRODUCTORY MUSIC TO EARLY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL WHERE WE OPERATE. AT SOME SITES, THIS INCORPORATES SUZUKI VIOLIN LESSONS, AND AT OTHERS, WE USE A GENERAL MUSIC CURRICULUM. SOME BENEFITS ARE DEVELOPMENT OF FINE MOTOR SKILLS, INCREASED FAMILY/SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE MORE INTENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.BRAVO REPERTOIRE - BRAVO REPERTOIRE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC. THE REPERTOIRE INCLUDES ARRANGEMENTS IN THEMES OF ORCHESTRAL MASTERWORKS, SELECTIONS FROM JAZZ, TANGO AND OTHER GENRES, CIVIL RIGHTS AND PEACE ANTHEMS, POPULAR SONGS, AND FOLK TUNES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE STUDENT COMPOSITION AND GROUP COMPOSITION.PERFORMANCE PARTNERS - IN ADDITION TO PLAYING IN BRAVO, TOP STUDENTS HAVE AUDITIONED FOR, AND NOW PERFORM WITH (OR HAVE PERFORMED WITH): THE PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC, THE METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY, AND THE PACIFIC CREST YOUTH SINFONIETTA. BRAVO HAS PERFORMED SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH THE OREGON SYMPHONY, PORTLAND BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC, THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND ORCHESTRA, AND THE STUDENTS OF YAMA (THE EL SISTEMA-INSPIRED PROGRAM IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON).


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $126,295
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,317,918
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $124,678
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,444,213
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $182
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 $1,446,395

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras has recieved totaling $50,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ninety-Nine Girlfriends

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: TO HELP BUILD A STRATEGIC CAPITAL RESERVE TO SIX MONTHS OF OPERATING EXPENSES.

$45,000
Feichtmeir Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$5,000
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