Houston Youth Symphony
- Assets
- $688.0k
- Revenue
- $771.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/1950
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 74-1238425
Organization Overview
Houston Youth Symphony is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1950. 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 05/2022, Houston Youth Symphony employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Youth Symphony 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 05/2022, Houston Youth Symphony generated $771.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $686.5k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HOUSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY OFFERED CLASSICAL MUSIC EDUCATION TO 630 STUDENTS IN THE 2021-22 SEASON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY'S CORE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FIVE ORCHESTRAS OF VARIOUS SKILL LEVELS SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE AUDITION PROCESS. WITH 368 MEMBERS RANGING IN AGE FROM 7 TO 18, MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 23 WEEKS OF IN-PERSON REHEARSALS, 15 WEEKS OF VIRTUAL SECTIONALS, AND PERFORMED IN 3 PROFESSIONALLY CONDUCTED CONCERTS AT RICE UNIVERSITY'S STUDE CONCERT HALL. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ORCHESTRA SIZES WERE REDUCED BY 12% AND EACH ORCHESTRA PERFORMED ITS OWN CONCERT.
THE HYS CODA MUSIC PROGRAM BRINGS GRADUATED, INTENSIVE STRING INSTRUCTION TO 128 STUDENTS AT FIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN HOUSTON ISD AND TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN FORT BEND ISD. THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM USES CLASSICAL MUSIC AND GROUP INSTRUCTION TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH ENSEMBLE AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. ALL PROGRAMMING WAS HELD IN PERSON FOR 27 WEEKS, INCLUDING 15 FREE PERFORMANCES.
THE HYS MELODY PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTION FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH IN GRADES 3-12. DUE TO COVID-19, THE PROGRAM AND YEAR-END RECITALS WERE HELD BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON.
THE HOUSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY (HYS) CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE TWO MOST ADVANCED ORCHESTRAS WITH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON SMALL ENSEMBLE MUSIC. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL CHAMBER PERFORMANCES AND FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS WERE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah D Loudermilk Executive Dir (thru 9/21) | Officer | 40 | $62,579 |
Amy Chung Executive Dir (as Of 9/21) | Officer | 40 | $54,368 |
Georgia Struthers President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda R Katz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake M Wilkins Artistic Vice Pres. | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Guinn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $112,701 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,817 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,518 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $420,508 |
| Investment income | $5,321 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,718 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,232 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $771,297 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,025 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $246,552 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,979 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,968 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,622 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,756 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,460 |
| Office expenses | $42,425 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,704 |
| Travel | $1,637 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $815 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,808 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $686,467 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,385 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,132 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $240,520 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $688,037 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $688,037 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $688,037 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Houston Youth Symphony has recieved totaling $60,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | $60,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dallas Symphony Association Inc Dallas, TX | $30,480,044 | $38,703,176 |
Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | $6,917,238 | $35,994,603 |
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc Fort Worth, TX | $39,389,813 | $15,284,563 |
Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $16,602,843 | $6,401,721 |
Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Austin, TX | $7,592,727 | $4,195,926 |
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra New Orleans, LA | $3,918,513 | $4,011,115 |
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc Tulsa, OK | $3,114,616 | $2,041,644 |
Amarillo Symphony Inc Amarillo, TX | $5,802,759 | $2,592,502 |
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society Inc Little Rock, AR | $14,211,799 | $5,063,125 |
Symphony Society Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $0 | $201,376 |
New Mexico Philharmonic Inc Albuquerque, NM | $458,933 | $1,791,722 |
Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $968,250 | $1,461,155 |