Bakersfield Youth Symphony

Organization Overview

Bakersfield Youth Symphony is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bakersfield 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 undefined, Bakersfield Youth Symphony generated $6.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (61.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6k during the year ending undefined. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (58.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

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THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY PROVIDES GIFTED YOUNG MUSICIANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE. THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY ALSO INTRODUCES ITS MEMBERS TO ADVANCED ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE AND PRESENTS PERFORMANCES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PERFORMANCE TOUR - EVERY FOUR OR FIVE YEARS, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY GOES ON A WEEKLONG TOUR AND PERFORMS A SERIES OF CONCERTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MEMBERS GET TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES ALL WHILE EXPANDING THEIR MUSICAL HORIZONS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY TOURED AND PERFORMED IN VARIOUS VENUES IN JAPAN, INCLUDING WAKAYAMA, OSAKA, AND KYOTO. SEVENTY ONE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE TOUR ALONG WITH TWENTY ADULT CHAPERONES.


CONCERTS - BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERS REHEARSE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:30PM WITH A PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND VARIOUS SECTIONAL COACHES. REHEARSING HELPS THE STUDENTS TO LEARN TO PLAY TOGETHER AS AN ORCHESTRA. AFTER MANY REHEARSALS, THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY PRESENTS THREE CONCERTS DURING THE YEAR THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND. THE FIRST CONCERT IS IN THE FALL (NOVEMBER). THE SECOND IS IN THE SPRING (MARCH OR APRIL) AND THE LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON IS IN JUNE.


AUDITION FEES - EACH POTENTIAL BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBER MUST PARTICIPATE IN LIVE AUDITIONS THAT ARE HELD EACH FALL. THE AUDITIONS ARE OVERSEEN BY JUDGES WHO ARE MOST OFTEN ADULT MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THOSE WHO PERFORM A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION AS DETERMINED BY THE JUDGES ARE SELECTED FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP IN THE BAKERSFIELD YOUTH SYMPHONY. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 110 STUDENTS AUDITIONED FOR MEMBERSHIP.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,000
Total Program Service Revenue$2,515
Membership dues$0
Investment income $0
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$6,515

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bakersfield Youth Symphony has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ben H & Gladys Arkelian Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

$1,000
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