Blue Bear School Of Music
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2243418
Organization Overview
Blue Bear School Of Music is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Bear School Of Music employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Bear School Of Music 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 12/2021, Blue Bear School Of Music generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSICS NONPROFIT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE POPULAR MUSIC EDUCATION TO ASPIRING MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC OFFERS GROUP AND PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON POPULAR MUSIC STYLES. MOST TUITION-BASED PROGRAMS IN 2020 WERE OFFERED IN FOUR 11-WEEK SESSIONS PLUS ONE-TIME SEMINARS AND WEEK-LONG YOUTH INTENSIVE SUMMER CAMPS, WITH ONGOING PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. DURING 2020, BLUE BEAR OFFERED MORE THAN 9,150 PRIVATE LESSONS TO ENROLLED STUDENTS. GROUP ADULT CLASS AND BAND WORKSHOP OFFERINGS TOTALED MORE THAN 3,400 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION WITH 2-15 STUDENTS PER CLASS. ADDITIONALLY, BLUE BEAR TAUGHT MORE THAN 1,150 HOURS OF AFTER-SCHOOL COURSE AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR OVER 200 UNIQUE SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS WHICH INCLUDED OVER 65 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SEMESTER-LONG ALL STAR BANK PROGRAMS. ALL STAR, YOUTH AND/OR ADULT BAND WORKSHOPS PERFORMED IN ALMOST 20 PUBLIC SHOWCASES PLUS SPECIAL [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]
BLUE BEAR'S COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE OFF-SITE GRANT-BASED AND FEE FOR SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, ENSEMBLE MUSIC, AND COMPUTER-BASED MUSIC AND SONGWRITING INSTRUCTION IN BAY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. DURING 2018, COMMUNITY YOUTH CONTINUED ITS DIGITAL AUDIO PROGRAM IN A DEDICATED STUDIO SPACE IN THE BAYVIEW-HUNTERS POINT YMCA FACILITY WITH FOUR SESSIONS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, ALL FREE TO PARTICIPANTS. THE BAND PLAYING PROGRAM OPERATED AT THE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (A SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC SCHOOL) FOUR DAYS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL SEMESTERS. BLUE BEAR ALSO CONTINUED ITS COURSES AT THE MIX AT THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY THREE DAYS PER WEEK. BLUE BEARS ALSO ENGAGED WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO AND SURROUNDING BAY AREA COMMUNITIES.
SLIDING SCALE TUITION DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO LOWER-INCOME STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. YOUTH TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY BLUE BEAR ARE GRANTED BY ANNUAL AUDITION BASED ON SKILL, TALENT, NEED, AND DEDICATION.
BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC OFFERS GROUP AND PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON POPULAR MUSIC STYLES. MOST TUITION-BASED PROGRAMS IN 2020 WERE OFFERED IN FOUR 11-WEEK SESSIONS PLUS ONE-TIME SEMINARS AND WEEK-LONG YOUTH INTENSIVE SUMMER CAMPS, WITH ONGOING PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. DURING 2020, BLUE BEAR OFFERED MORE THAN 9,150 PRIVATE LESSONS TO ENROLLED STUDENTS. GROUP ADULT CLASS AND BAND WORKSHOP OFFERINGS TOTALED MORE THAN 3,400 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION WITH 2-15 STUDENTS PER CLASS. ADDITIONALLY, BLUE BEAR TAUGHT MORE THAN 1,150 HOURS OF AFTER-SCHOOL COURSE AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR OVER 200 UNIQUE SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS WHICH INCLUDED OVER 65 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SEMESTER-LONG ALL STAR BANK PROGRAMS. ALL STAR, YOUTH AND/OR ADULT BAND WORKSHOPS PERFORMED IN ALMOST 20 PUBLIC SHOWCASES PLUS SPECIAL [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]
BLUE BEAR'S COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE OFF-SITE GRANT-BASED AND FEE FOR SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, ENSEMBLE MUSIC, AND COMPUTER-BASED MUSIC AND SONGWRITING INSTRUCTION IN BAY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. DURING 2018, COMMUNITY YOUTH CONTINUED ITS DIGITAL AUDIO PROGRAM IN A DEDICATED STUDIO SPACE IN THE BAYVIEW-HUNTERS POINT YMCA FACILITY WITH FOUR SESSIONS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, ALL FREE TO PARTICIPANTS. THE BAND PLAYING PROGRAM OPERATED AT THE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (A SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC SCHOOL) FOUR DAYS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL SEMESTERS. BLUE BEAR ALSO CONTINUED ITS COURSES AT THE MIX AT THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY THREE DAYS PER WEEK. BLUE BEARS ALSO ENGAGED WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO AND SURROUNDING BAY AREA COMMUNITIES.
SLIDING SCALE TUITION DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO LOWER-INCOME STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. YOUTH TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY BLUE BEAR ARE GRANTED BY ANNUAL AUDITION BASED ON SKILL, TALENT, NEED, AND DEDICATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Savage PHD President & Ed | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $89,600 |
Ariel Sutro Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Oconnell Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Wyeth Coulter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Cochran Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janak Ramachandran Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $238,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $368,971 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $607,571 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $815,596 |
| Investment income | $175 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $43,682 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $21,010 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,488,034 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,146 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,578 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $726,788 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,009 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,010 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,874 |
| Office expenses | $14,393 |
| Information technology | $8,225 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,004 |
| Travel | $5,669 |
| 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 | $11,288 |
| Insurance | $27,917 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,223,204 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,646 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $854,780 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $72,920 |
| 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 | $17,394 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,299 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $188,289 |
| Total assets | $1,247,328 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,622 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $71,236 |
| 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 | $259,978 |
| Total liabilities | $337,836 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $514,749 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $394,743 |
| 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 | $1,247,328 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Blue Bear School Of Music has recieved totaling $207,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $67,850 |
Bently Foundation Minden, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Elman Legacy Foundation Park City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
The Lakeview Foundation Greenbrae, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Crankstart Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Walther Charitable Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Music Academy Of The West Santa Barbara, CA | $120,750,921 | $15,444,605 |
Community Music Center San Francisco, CA | $15,281,174 | $7,950,655 |
Community School Of Music And Arts Mountain View, CA | $18,628,663 | $6,488,682 |
East Bay Center For The Performing Arts Richmond, CA | $17,638,229 | $4,210,824 |
Pasadena Conservatory Of Music Pasadena, CA | $15,881,465 | $7,957,752 |
Rlg Land Foundation Bakersfield, CA | $25,153,075 | $1,533,826 |
Etm-La Inc Burbank, CA | $1,833,553 | $2,704,236 |
Northwest Childrens Theater And School Inc Portland, OR | $1,969,323 | $1,602,828 |
Northwest Professional Dance Project Portland, OR | $1,772,788 | $1,279,998 |
Stanford Jazz Workshop Stanford, CA | $2,242,976 | $2,072,120 |
College Of Adaptive Arts Saratoga, CA | $617,789 | $1,346,565 |
Claremont Community School Of Music Claremont, CA | $591,718 | $1,260,118 |