Scottish Fiddlers Of California
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $230.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 05/1991
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 95-4063752
Organization Overview
Scottish Fiddlers Of California is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Scottish Fiddlers Of California employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scottish Fiddlers Of California 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 10/2021, Scottish Fiddlers Of California generated $230.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.6k during the year ending 10/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE, AND OTHER ART FORMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TWO ANNUAL WEEK-LONG MUSIC SCHOOLS, PERIODIC WORKSHOPS, DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, PUBLIC PERFORMANCES, SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY-BASED PERFORMANCE GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTION IN SCOTTISH MUSIC AND DANCE:ALASDAIR FRASER'S NEW YEAR'S WORKSHOP ONLINE: ONE DAY INSTRUCTION IN SCOTTISH FIDDLE TAUGHT BY ALASDAIR FRASER FOLLOWED BY AN ONLINE CEILIDH LED BY SUMMER MCCALL. 154 REGISTERED ATTENDEES. ALASDAIR FRASER'S SIERRA FIDDLE CAMP ONLINE: JUNE 25-27, 2021. ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC AND DANCE. REGISTRATION NUMBERED 105 INDIVIDUALS AND 30 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 35 FACULTY AND VOLUNTEERS.VALLEY OF THE MOON FIDDLE CAMP ONLINE: AUGUST 27 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN SCOTTISH AND OTHER FIDDLE STYLES, INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT, SINGING AND DANCE, TAUGHT BY 22 INSTRUCTORS FROM SPAIN, CANADA AND THE US. REGISTRATION INCLUDED 189 INDIVIDUALS AND 20 FAMILIES. SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES HELD 13 ONLINE REHEARSALS OVER ZOOM FROM NOV 2020 TO MAY 2021.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF SCOTTISH MUSIC AND DANCE AND SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY BASED PERFORMANCE GROUPS: HEART OF SIERRA (HOS) ONLINE FINALE EXTRAVAGANZA, JUNE 27, 2021. ON-LINE VIDEO STREAM OF LIVE AND PRE-RECORDED CONCERT BY INSTRUCTORS AND PARTICIPANTS OF HEART OF SIERRA PROGRAM, OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. VIEWING HOUSEHOLDS, APPROX. 400. SFSF COMMUNITY-BASED PERFORMANCES - 13 LIVE PERFORMANCES INCLUDING PLEASANTON HIGHLAND GAMES AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS, ALL BENEFITS/COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 6-20 PERFORMERS AT EACH, 30-800 AUDIENCE, WITH 2,880 ESTIMATED TOTAL ATTENDANCE. 1-VIRTUAL MIXED CONCERT AIRED ON-LINE 7/2, 30 PERFORMERS. (ALL LIVE PERFORMANCES HELD OUTDOORS, HOPEFULLY COVID-19 SAFE.) 17 VIDEOS SUBMITTED ON 11/15/2020 FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL.
DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: ALASDAIR FRASERS SIERRA CAMP, THE COMMUNITY GATHERING, AND VALLEY OF THE MOON PROVIDED SOUND FILES AND SHEET MUSIC TO ATTENDEES, THE LATTER ALSO PROVIDING VIDEO CLASS RECORDINGS, AVAILABLE FOR 3 MONTHS AFTER CAMP. SFLA: 50 MEMBERS RECEIVED SHEET MUSIC AND ACCESS TO SOUND FILES OF TUNES.SFSF: MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS TO 237 MEMBERS; 4 LIVE MONTHLY MEETINGS (ATTENDANCE 18-105); 7 ON-LINE MEETINGS (ZOOM) ATTENDANCE 15-37; 3 BOUND COPIES OF 900 COLLECTED TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY TUNES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS (AT COST); RECORDINGS AND SHEET MUSIC FOR PERFORMANCES PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP (FREE DOWNLOAD). ADDITIONALLY, SFSF CONTINUES TO DEVELOP ITS NEW WEBSITE. SHEET MUSIC, PLAYLIST, AUDIO RECORDINGS CREATED BY MEMBERS, AND OTHER PRACTICE AIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS. SPRING CONCERTS, RECURRING EVENTS AND GIGS, AND MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE INCLUDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alasdair Fraser President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $20,340 |
Janice Tappan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $998 |
Sally Ashcraft Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Godfrey Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lea Murphy Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Klamt Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $28,468 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,629 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,887 |
| Investment income | $132,082 |
| 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 | $1,645 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,099 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $230,342 |
| 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. | $21,338 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,201 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,242 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,432 |
| Advertising and promotion | $289 |
| Office expenses | $570 |
| Information technology | $7,205 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,954 |
| Travel | -$451 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,001 |
| All other expenses | $189 |
| Total functional expenses | $96,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $557,646 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $168,147 |
| 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 | $18,344 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $163 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $690,006 |
| Total assets | $1,434,306 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,434,306 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,434,306 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Scottish Fiddlers Of California has recieved totaling $10,534.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $558,267 |
| Earnings | $140,190 |
| Other Expense | $8,452 |
| Ending Balance | $690,005 |
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|---|---|---|
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A Noise Within Pasadena, CA | $12,904,846 | $2,707,072 |
Grand Performances Los Angeles, CA | $1,649,335 | $1,940,001 |
Arizona Academy Of The Performing Arts Inc Tempe, AZ | $1,249,723 | $1,575,057 |
Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts Reno, NV | $12,422,546 | $490,309 |
Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ | $6,747,995 | $6,073,336 |
Childrens Creativity Museum San Francisco, CA | $909,867 | $1,014,568 |
State Theater Of Modesto Inc Modesto, CA | $3,395,163 | $1,010,614 |
Storycenter Berkeley, CA | $791,659 | $1,108,690 |