Long Beach Symphony Association is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1945. 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, Long Beach Symphony Association employed 163 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Long Beach 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 06/2021, Long Beach Symphony Association generated $1.9m 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 (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.2%) 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:
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TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION (THE ASSOCIATION) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION. ITS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY SYMPHONIC MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A CLASSICAL SERIES, A POPS! SERIES, A FAMILY CONCERT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WHICH CUMULATIVELY REACH 60,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CREATED IN ALIGNMENT WITH STATE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS STANDARDS, AND THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS PRESENTS OVER 80 FREE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES SERVING MORE THAN 25,000 STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS EACH YEAR.
THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION (THE ASSOCIATION) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION. ITS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY SYMPHONIC MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A CLASSICAL SERIES, A POPS! SERIES, A FAMILY CONCERT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WHICH CUMULATIVELY REACH 60,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CREATED IN ALIGNMENT WITH STATE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS STANDARDS, AND THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS PRESENTS OVER 80 FREE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES SERVING MORE THAN 25,000 STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS EACH YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kelly Ruggirello President | Officer | 40 | $169,355 |
Dana Ramos Vice President, Finance | Officer | 40 | $97,593 |
David Hancock Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Goulette Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Costello Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Bellevue Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $94,181 |
Government grants | $412,980 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,402,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,910,077 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,967 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,002 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,912,042 |
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. | $256,868 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,085 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $594,488 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,875 |
Other employee benefits | $79,407 |
Payroll taxes | $136,128 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,352 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,060 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,442 |
Office expenses | $13,730 |
Information technology | $32,137 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,572 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $495 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,298 |
Insurance | $23,857 |
All other expenses | $3,706 |
Total functional expenses | $1,350,036 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,112,450 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $238,567 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,023 |
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 | $143,017 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,128 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,933,179 |
Total assets | $4,491,364 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $318,071 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,100,949 |
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 | $285,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,704,020 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$588,621 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,375,965 |
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 | $4,491,364 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Long Beach Symphony Association has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bess J Hodges Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
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 |