Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, 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. Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra 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 08/2023, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SYSO HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC EDUCATION TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE PATHWAYS TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SYSO OPERATES FIVE ORCHESTRAS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, PRESENT THE MARROWSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SEATTLE AND SYSO SUMMER MUSIC IN SEATTLE AND REDMOND, WA AND OPERATES THE PROGRAMS OF THE SEATTLE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. SYSO ALSO RUNS IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE SYSO IN THE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE.
SYSO OPERATES FIVE ORCHESTRAS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, PRESENT THE MARROWSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SEATTLE AND SYSO SUMMER MUSIC IN SEATTLE AND REDMOND, WA AND OPERATES THE PROGRAMS OF THE SEATTLE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. SYSO ALSO RUNS IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE SYSO IN THE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erika Dowd President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Francisco J Grijalva Edd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Sokol Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katharyn Shaw Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeffrey Barker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Chang Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $20,060 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $65,090 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $575,983 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,334 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $661,133 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,234,741 |
Investment income | $29,707 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,164 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,239 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$11,816 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,003,210 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $145,862 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,895 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $520,595 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,829 |
Other employee benefits | $58,794 |
Payroll taxes | $69,535 |
Fees for services: Management | $195,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $69,006 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $29,015 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,413 |
Fees for services: Other | $350,425 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,228 |
Office expenses | $56,606 |
Information technology | $22,350 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $198,759 |
Travel | $16,095 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,721 |
Insurance | $15,527 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,842,015 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $597,991 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $600,381 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $230,332 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,391 |
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 | $15,343 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,962 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,153,497 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $307,746 |
Total assets | $2,929,643 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,037 |
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 | $159,037 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,512,869 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,257,737 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,929,643 |