California Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2021, California Symphony Orchestra Inc employed 245 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Symphony Orchestra Inc 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 07/2021, California Symphony Orchestra Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 07/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SYMPHONY'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARD AS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP REGIONAL ORCHESTRAS, AND GARNER TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH OUR MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CONCERTS AND PRODUCTIONTHE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY IS THE RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA OF THE DEAN LESHER REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA AND REGULARLY PERFORMS TO CAPACITY AUDIENCES IN THE HOFMANN THEATRE. DURING A TYPICAL SEASON THE SYMPHONY SERVES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 33,000 INDIVIDUALS, AND THOUSANDS MORE HEAR THE ORCHESTRA THROUGH CLASSICAL 102.1 KDFC RADIO BROADCASTS. THE SYMPHONY ALSO PERFORMS AT OTHER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
COST OF DEVELOPMENTSUPPORT FROM CORPORATIONS AND BUSINESSES PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY, ENABLING US TO SUSTAIN OUR TRADITION OF MUSICAL CREATIVITY AND EXCELLENCE. IN RETURN, THE SYMPHONY IS ABLE TO KEEP TICKET PRICES ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ENHANCE THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE.THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S SUPPORTERS AND AUDIENCE MAKE UP A HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED AND DESIRABLE DEMOGRAPHIC. WE OFFER OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE HEIGHTENED VISIBILITY WITH MANY OF THESE IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTIONS.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF THIS COMMUNITY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SYMPHONYS MISSION, AND SEVERAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED: SOUND MINDS, INSPIRED BY THE EL SISTEMA PROGRAM OF VENEZUELA, SERVES AT-RISK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH MUSIC LESSONS AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; THE FAMILY CONCERT AND TRAVELING INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO; COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS; PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND LECTURES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES; FRESH LOOK THE SYMPHONY EXPOSED, AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THOSE NEW TO CLASSICAL MUSIC; AND THE YOUNG AMERICAN COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, A THREE YEAR RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING YOUNG COMPOSERS, WHICH INCLUDES VISITS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND MUSIC PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO COMMISSIONS AND WORLD PREMIERES OF NEW MUSIC EVERY YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Dell Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $131,400 |
William H Armstrong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Barbara Hodgkinson President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marcia Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Julie Basque Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Abigail Dye Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $56,940 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $288,193 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,130,351 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,961 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,475,484 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,948 |
Investment income | $1,002 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,393 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,485,827 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 |
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. | $134,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,189 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $537,924 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,761 |
Other employee benefits | $23,795 |
Payroll taxes | $73,464 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,338 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,181 |
Advertising and promotion | $60,940 |
Office expenses | $2,232 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,253 |
Travel | $1,207 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,136 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,154 |
Insurance | $13,703 |
All other expenses | $12,093 |
Total functional expenses | $1,135,950 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,725 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,529 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $185,686 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $10,959 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68,646 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $176,277 |
Total assets | $650,822 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,178 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,793 |
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 | $191,971 |
Total liabilities | $293,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $137,174 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $219,706 |
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 | $650,822 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that California Symphony Orchestra Inc has recieved totaling $21,200.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $9,700 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,000 |
E M Downer Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: DOWNER ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM | $2,500 |
Beg. Balance | $1,100,000 |
Earnings | $184,458 |
Other Expense | $184,458 |
Ending Balance | $1,100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA | $168,111,113 | $56,683,795 |
Oregon Symphony Association Portland, OR | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 |
Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | $52,133,763 | $17,603,170 |
San Diego Symphony Foundation San Diego, CA | $121,018,561 | $925,945 |
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale San Francisco, CA | $8,005,058 | $4,824,687 |
Santa Rosa Symphony Association Santa Rosa, CA | $23,001,628 | $6,302,463 |
Tucson Symphony Society Tucson, AZ | $15,428,177 | $6,501,284 |
Phoenix Symphony Association Phoenix, AZ | $1,368,252 | $4,890,998 |
Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | $11,596,205 | $5,563,647 |
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association Santa Barbara, CA | $1,028,763 | $2,763,199 |
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,194,806 | $3,490,076 |
Eugene Symphony Association Inc Eugene, OR | $630,258 | $3,023,786 |