West Coast Songwriters Association
- Assets
- $23.2k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Redwood City, CA
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2848590
Organization Overview
West Coast Songwriters Association is located in Redwood City, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, West Coast Songwriters Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Coast Songwriters Association 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, West Coast Songwriters Association generated $43.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, BUILD COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONNECTION WCS PRESENTS 10-15 EVENTS PER MONTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ANNUAL MUSIC CONFERENCE. HELD VIRVUALLY THIS YER DUE TO LOCKDOWN. THE BIGGEST EVENT OF OUR CALENDAR YEAR. A WONDFERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR A WIDER GEOGRAPHICAL AUDIENCE THIS YEAR DUE TO VIRTUAL SETTING. 100+ PARTIIPANTS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT PLUS MANY MORE VIEWING THE CONTENT OF THE EVENT.
WCS INTERNATIONAL SONGFEST WHERE SONGS ARE SUBMITTED AND JUDGED BY EXPERIENCED SONGWRITERS. SONGS CHOSEN ARE PRIZE WINNERS WHO ALSO PERFORM THEIR WINNING SONG AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PAST WINNERS INCLUDE SARA BAREILLES. THIS WAS THE FIRST ACKNOWLEDEMENT OF HER TALENT
SONGWRITERS COMPETITIONS CANCELLED AFTER FIRST THREE MONTH OF THE SEASON DUE TO THE LOCKDOWN. THREE WINNERS CHOSEN FROM CURTAILED SEASON'S FINALISTS VIA VIDEO. THE THREE GOT TO PLAY DURING VIRTUAL SUNSET CONCERT AT THE END OF THE CONFERENCE IN THE FALL OF 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Poppy Nichols Executive Director | 3 | $0 | |
Jodell Seagrave Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Larry Batiste Producer | 2 | $0 | |
Andre Pessis Songwriter | 2 | $0 | |
Edward Hearn Attorney | 2 | $0 | |
Bruce Ede President | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,266 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,335 |
| Membership dues | $16,700 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $43,549 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $42,919 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,465 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $24,373 |
| Total expenses | $68,757 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $23,174 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $23,174 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $23,174 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that West Coast Songwriters Association has recieved totaling $6,827.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,577 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | $4,990,199 | $6,327,670 |
Headlands Center For The Arts Sausalito, CA | $6,773,163 | $2,871,406 |
Now Art Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,022,250 | $3,057,851 |
Northern California Center For The Arts Grass Valley, CA | $8,041,678 | $2,932,602 |
Somarts San Francisco, CA | $1,339,594 | $1,930,057 |
Performing Arts Workshop Inc San Francisco, CA | $3,340,393 | $1,407,838 |
Dell-Arte Inc Blue Lake, CA | $2,459,857 | $859,430 |
California Lawyers For The Arts Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,022,475 | $1,047,368 |
All Ages Music Portland Portland, OR | $390,328 | $942,992 |
Project Artaud San Francisco, CA | $2,909,021 | $725,928 |
Mesa Refuge Point Reyes Station, CA | $3,418,019 | $499,925 |
Hana Arts Hana, HI | $111,610 | $435,869 |