Marin Symphony Assn
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $7.6m
- Employees
- 171
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- Founding
- 12/1953
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-6104150
Organization Overview
Marin Symphony Assn is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 1953. 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 06/2021, Marin Symphony Assn employed 171 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marin Symphony Assn 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 06/2021, Marin Symphony Assn generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE OF THE MARIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, AND ITS PRESENCE AND IMPACT IN THE BAY AREA AS A HIGH QUALITY LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ACCESSIBLE ORGANIZATION THAT ENRICHES, EDUCATES AND TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH CLASSICAL MUSIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REGULAR SEASON CONCERTS: THE MARIN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PRESENTED SEVERAL PERFORMANCES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, PRIMARILY THE SAN RAFAEL AREA, AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COMMUNITY. UNDER MUSIC DIRECTOR ALASDAIR NEALE, THE MARIN SYMPHONY HAS BOUNDED INTO THE 21ST CENTURY WITH A NEW KIND OF MAESTRO, A HOT YOUNG CONDUCTOR WHO IS A RESPECTED AND CHARISMATIC MUSICIAN. ALASDAIR NEALE BEGAN HIS TENURE AS MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE MARIN SYMPHONY IN 2001. HE ALSO HOLDS THE POSITIONS OF MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY, PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR OF THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AND MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ORCHESTRA.
MR. NEALES MARIN SYMPHONY APPOINTMENT FOLLOWED 12 YEARS AS ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY AND MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA. DURING THAT TIME HE CONDUCTED BOTH ORCHESTRAS IN HUNDREDS OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CONCERTS BOTH HERE AND ABROAD. IN 1999, HE SUBSTITUTED FOR AN AILING MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, CONDUCTING THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY IN WIDELY PRAISED PERFORMANCES OF MAHLERS FIFTH SYMPHONY IN GERMANY. UNDER MR. NEALES DIRECTION, THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA BECAME ONE OF THE FINEST YOUNG ENSEMBLES IN THE WORLD, RECEIVING CONSISTENT RAVE REVIEWS FOR PERFORMANCES IN SAN FRANCISCO, AS WELL AS ON TOUR IN MOSCOW, MADRID, PARIS, PRAGUE, ST. PETERSBURG, DUBLIN, COPENHAGEN, LEIPZIG AND AMSTERDAM.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE MARIN SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA IS A PART OF THE MARIN SYMPHONY, A GROUP OF OVER EIGHTY YOUNG MUSICIANS THAT IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY. IN A NORMAL YEAR (PRE-COVID 19), THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA REHEARSES WEEKLY DURING THE SEASON, BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER AND ENDING IN JUNE, AND PERFORMS THREE TIMES: DECEMBER, MARCH AND JUNE.THE CRESCENDO PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE MARIN SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA DESIGNED TO ALLOW YOUNGER MUSICIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN A LESS RIGOROUS, YET JUST AS INSTRUCTIVE, ORGANIZED MUSICAL GROUP. CRESCENDO WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HONE THEIR MUSICAL SKILLS, LEARN TO FOLLOW A CONDUCTOR AND PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF AN ORCHESTRA. CRESCENDO REHEARSES REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, AND PERFORMS TWICE, ONCE IN DECEMBER AND ONCE IN JUNE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tod Brody Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $123,000 |
Steven Machtinger President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margot Golding Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Rehkopf Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Renee Rymer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joanne Dunn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,600,878 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,964 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,625,878 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $148,693 |
| Investment income | $147,109 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,921,680 |
| 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. | $123,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,255 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $697,629 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,294 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,511 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,908 |
| 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 | $41,088 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,979 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,225 |
| Office expenses | $31,234 |
| Information technology | $4,670 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,148 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,675 |
| Insurance | $12,633 |
| All other expenses | $12,308 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,359,182 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,434 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $35,995 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,675 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,568,162 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $119,890 |
| Total assets | $7,950,459 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,497 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $55,843 |
| 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 | $259,255 |
| Other liabilities | $381,808 |
| Total liabilities | $728,403 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,090,070 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $131,986 |
| 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 | $7,950,459 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Marin Symphony Assn has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Roger J & Madeline Traynor Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $110,000 |
| Net Contributions | $4,000 |
| Ending Balance | $114,000 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |