Stern Grove Festival Association is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Stern Grove Festival Association employed 175 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stern Grove Festival 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 09/2023, Stern Grove Festival Association generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 8 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:
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STERN GROVE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION (SGFA) IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FREE MUSICAL CONCERTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONCERT PROGRAMS: STERN GROVE FESTIVAL WAS FOUNDED IN 1938 BY MRS. ROSALIE MEYER STERN, A CIVIC ACTIVIST AND ARTS PATRON WHO ENVISIONED A SERIES OF FREE PERFORMANCES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN SIGMUND STERN GROVE, A STUNNING NATURAL AMPHITHEATER AND PARK IN SAN FRANCISCO. GENERATIONS OF MUSIC AND NATURE LOVERS GATHER AT STERN GROVE FESTIVAL TO ENJOY WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS, PICNICKING, AND RELAXATION IN SERENE MEADOW SURROUNDED BY GIANT EUCALYPTUS AND REDWOOD TREES. STERN GROVE WAS REDESIGNED BY RENOWNED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, LAWRENCE HALPRIN, AND IS A WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE ART FACILITY AND A NATURAL JEWEL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. SINCE 1938, STERN GROVE FESTIVAL HAS PRESENTED ADMISSION-FREE, OUTDOOR CONCERTS FOR BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew W Goldman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jason E Goldman Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Sikes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron P Waxman CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Allin Board Member (start 09/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Amadea Board Member (start 09/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sound On Stage Audio Equipment Rental | 9/29/23 | $192,002 |
United Talent Agency Llc Artist Management | 9/29/23 | $128,500 |
Events Management Inc Event Management | 9/29/23 | $102,537 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $211,443 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $541,529 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,049,193 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,802,165 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $432,372 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $155,286 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $87,228 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,477,051 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $247,524 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,508 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $757,527 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,315 |
Other employee benefits | $53,142 |
Payroll taxes | $96,533 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $978 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $73,294 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,925 |
Advertising and promotion | $169,020 |
Office expenses | $22,942 |
Information technology | $48,389 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $185,711 |
Travel | $4,477 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $17,823 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,973 |
Insurance | $56,696 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,024,710 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $314,972 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $184,977 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $64,704 |
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 | $11,166 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,888 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,344 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,322,060 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $275,908 |
Total assets | $16,207,019 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $486,144 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $273,229 |
Total liabilities | $759,373 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,548,943 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,898,703 |
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 | $16,207,019 |