Blue Bear School Of Music
- Assets
- $961.5k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 76
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Blue Bear School Of Music employed 76 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 12/2023, Blue Bear School Of Music generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 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 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSIC PROGRAM: PRIVATE LESSONS, GROUP ADULT, LITTLE BEARS, AFTER SCHOOL ADULT PROGRAMS - MOST OF THE CORPORATION'S GROUP COURSE STUDENTS ARE ADULTS WITH DAY JOBS, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HAVE MUSIC BE PART OF THEIR LIVES BUT WHO ARE NOT PLANNING TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. 286 ADULTS PARTICPATED IN 11-WEEK GROUP CLASSES IN 2023. PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS IN 2023 WERE OFFERED TO 444 ADULTS AND 187 YOUTH TAKING GUITAR, PIANO, UKUKLEL, BASS, DRUMS AND DJ-ING LESSONS.
WORKSHOP PROGRAMS: BAND WORKSHOPS, ALL STAR BANDS, SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER CAMPS IN 2023 HAD 38 YOUTHS ENROLLED IN WEEK-LONG MUSIC DAY CAMPS DURING THE SUMMER. KIDS CAN BE ENROLLED IN BLUE BEARS WEEK-LONG MUSIC DAY CAMPS WHICH RUN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND INCLUDE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY ENDING. THE CAMP CURRICULUM WAS DESIGNED BY RENOWNED EDUCATOR AND ARTIST BONNIE HAYES. ADULT BAND WORKSHOPS HAD 33 YOUNG MUSICIANS REHEARSED AND PERFORMED IN 7 BANDS. IN 2023, 488 TODLERS AND THEIR PARENTS WERE SERVCED IN PARKS AND SCHOOLS.
OTHER PROGRAMS: BLUE BEAR MUSIC ENRICHMENT PGORAMS SERVED OVER 400 YOUTHS IN 2023 IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Savage PHD President & Ed | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $76,648 |
Janak Ramachandran Trustee | Trustee | 20 | $18,091 |
Bonnie Hayes Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $14,442 |
Tom Oconnell Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ariel Sutro Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wyeth Coulter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,395 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $231,395 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,058,732 |
| Investment income | $31,488 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $103,758 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,707 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,460,130 |
| 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. | $106,497 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,249 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $952,320 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,606 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,043 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,991 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,975 |
| Office expenses | $153,627 |
| Information technology | $15,458 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $144,344 |
| Travel | $9,506 |
| 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 | $27,133 |
| Insurance | $22,949 |
| All other expenses | $14,050 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,798,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,878 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $431,996 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,882 |
| 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 | $8,968 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367,725 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,050 |
| Total assets | $961,499 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,480 |
| 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 | $76,713 |
| Total liabilities | $188,853 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $726,544 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $46,102 |
| 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 | $961,499 |