Bd Performing Arts, operating under the name The Blue Devils, is located in Concord, CA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Devils employed 240 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Devils 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 12/2020, Blue Devils generated $3.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Blue Devils has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $797,768. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AGES 7 TO 22 IN THE FIELD OF PERFORMING ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BLUE DEVILS A CORPSTHE MOST DECORATED CORPS IN THE HISTORY OF DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL, THE BLUE DEVILS HAVE FINISHED IN THE TOP FIVE FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND HAVE WON THE DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE MORE THAN ANY OTHER PERFORMING GROUP. THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE GROUP CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS AGES 17-21. THEY PRODUCE AN ORIGINAL SHOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, WHICH THEY REHEARSE FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS. THEY THEN PERFORM THEIR SHOW PRIMARILY IN COMPETITIVE VENUES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE STUDENTS PERFORM AS MUSICIANS OR COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.
THE BLUE DEVILS B CORPSTHE BLUE DEVILS B CORPS IS AN AUGMENTATION TO THE PARTICIPANTS' SCHOOL MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE. THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE GROUP CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS AGES 14-19. THEY PRODUCE AN ORIGINAL SHOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, WHICH THEY REHEARSE FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS. THEY THEN PERFORM THEIR SHOW PRIMARILY IN COMPETITIVE VENUES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE STUDENT PERFORM AS MUSICIANS OR COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.
SYSTEM BLUESYSTEM BLUE ENGAGES BAND DIRECTORS, TEACHERS, STAFF, DESIGNERS, PERFORMERS, AND MARCHING BAND MEMBERS TO PROMOTE MUSICAL EXCELLENCE ALL OVER THE WORLD. SYSTEM BLUE EDUCATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND FANS ALIKE TO HONE THEIR PERFORMANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND TEACHING SKILLS UNDER THE INSTRUCTION OF THE FINEST EDUCATORS IN THE MARCHING ARTS. FROM INTENSE MULTI-DAY SKILLS CAMPS TO INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC CLINICS AND MASTER CLASSES, PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO STUDY IN A FOCUSED AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES PERFORMING ALONGSIDE THE MEMBERS OF TODAY'S TOP DRUM CORPS. THE SYSTEM BLUE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 STUDENTS AROUND THE UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shaun Gallant Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 40 | $169,867 |
Kathy Serksnis COO | Officer | 40 | $118,153 |
Donna Batchelor Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kendall Tieck Vice President (left 12/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Braden Secretary (start 03/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kit Rodger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Bpm Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $110,507 |
Right Skale Inc Background Checks | 12/30/21 | $168,155 |
Michael Zapanta Marketing And Media Production | 12/30/21 | $100,713 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $76,921 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $693,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $770,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $704,199 |
Investment income | $3,873 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $146,335 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,305 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,842 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,320,655 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,366 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,021,668 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
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. | $237,456 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,226 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,130,156 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $158,149 |
Payroll taxes | $149,005 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $91,253 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $184,191 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $163,591 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,585 |
Office expenses | $25,422 |
Information technology | $81,400 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $621,051 |
Travel | $126,572 |
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 | $174,919 |
Insurance | $59,770 |
All other expenses | $8,877 |
Total functional expenses | $3,463,295 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $842,502 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $301,373 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $56,090 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $114,555 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $75,631 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $856,542 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $66,237 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $143,500 |
Total assets | $2,456,430 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $870,339 |
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 | $303,691 |
Other liabilities | $795,509 |
Total liabilities | $1,969,539 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $421,915 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,976 |
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 | $2,456,430 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bd Performing Arts has awarded $380,370 in support to 21 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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El Cerrito, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,590 |
El Cerrito, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,590 |
El Cerrito, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,590 |
Concord, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,000 |
Concord, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,000 |
Concord, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bd Performing Arts has recieved totaling $24,230.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,413 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $7,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,817 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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The University Corporation San Francisco State San Francisco, CA | $47,309,090 | $29,247,706 |
California State University Dominguez Hills Foundation Carson, CA | $11,765,317 | $14,222,352 |
Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $256,288,832 | $37,761,443 |
Allan Hancock College Foundation Santa Maria, CA | $20,101,421 | $6,236,200 |
Wave Property Inc Malibu, CA | $0 | -$40,507 |
U C Riverside Foundation Riverside, CA | $204,662,854 | $24,632,492 |
San Francisco State University Foundation San Francisco, CA | $183,676,818 | $22,479,029 |
10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | $19,169,911 | $12,132,333 |
Klare Holdings Los Angeles, CA | $259,758,492 | $15,264,279 |
California State University - Northridge Foundation Northridge, CA | $300,894,352 | $70,202,583 |
John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA | $180,146,566 | $55,938,171 |
Riverside County Office Of Education Foundation Riverside, CA | $343,683 | $10,179,019 |