California Youth Symphony Association

Organization Overview

California Youth Symphony Association is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 06/2023, California Youth Symphony Association employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Youth Symphony 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 06/2023, California Youth Symphony Association generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY (CYS) IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH THE FINEST MUSICAL EXPERIENCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH THE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY HAS CONSISTENTLY EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMS OVER THE LAST TWENTY YEARS IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAMS. WE NOW HAVE EIGHT PROGRAMS OFFERING MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ON ALL SYMPHONIC INSTRUMENTS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS OF BEGINNING THROUGH ADVANCED LEVELS. ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS 400 PUPILS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leo Eylar
Music Director
$154,500
Christopher Mclaurin
Exec Director
$123,410
Dave Morley
President & CEO
$0
Tyson Mao
President
$0
Jean Yee
Treasurer
$0
Cheryl Cho-Phan
Secretary
$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$172,334
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,105
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$172,334
Total Program Service Revenue$969,870
Investment income $9,176
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,832
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,156,212

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$3,389,507
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