EAST COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alexandra Keegan

Phone

3107664411

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EAST COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $233K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 163% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $42K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

ECYS provides tuition-free comprehensive orchestra training to children and youth ages 7 to 26. We have Pre-orchestra Division where younger players are studying string instruments, music theory, solfeggio, and other music subjects, and Advanced Orchestra that consists of advanced and pre-professional level players. ECYS students receive weekly instructions and perform on professional stage each semester. We also provide violins, violas and cellos for kids from low-income families to practice and perform. These instruments are available to active students only.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $110,698 Revenue: $110,698

Pre-Orchestra Division students are children ages 7 to 14. All of them are enrolled in string ensembles where they study orchestra repertoire. Every Pre-Orchestra Division student is required to...

Pre-Orchestra Division students are children ages 7 to 14. All of them are enrolled in string ensembles where they study orchestra repertoire. Every Pre-Orchestra Division student is required to attend Music Theory class. We also offer Solfeggio, collaborative piano and music software classes to those who is interested. These additional classes are electives.

Program 2

Expenses: $65,000 Revenue: $65,000

ECYS Advanced Orchestra consists of high school and college orchestra players. This group performs professional repertoire such as L. van Beethoven's Symphonies No.1,3,5,7, J. Brahms's Symphony No.3, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No.2, C Frank's Symphony in D, etc. This orchestra is designed to introduce advanced and pre-professional level players to the professional environment. We have mentors, who are experienced, high class professionals tutoring every orchestra section before the concerts. These seasoned musicians also perform with students. Usually we have 11 or 12 of htem to mentor and help kids to learn their difficult parts. This model is working very well for those who are just starting their professional career in classical music.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,000 Revenue: $15,000

We also offer additional classes such as Sibelius (professional music notation program), Cakewalk (former Sonar, a professional soundtrack writing program), and ProTools (recording and mixing...

We also offer additional classes such as Sibelius (professional music notation program), Cakewalk (former Sonar, a professional soundtrack writing program), and ProTools (recording and mixing software). These courses are for kids who are interested in carriers in Music Industry, audio recoding, composition, soundtrack writing, etc. Our alumni who went though ECYS very first digital music courses are now hold master's Degree in soundtrack writing and work at the most prestigious Burbank studios as composers and sound designers. These classes are as important as our performance classes.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $231,951

Program Service Revenue $1,182

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $233,133

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $67,505

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $190,698

Other Expenses $124,116

TOTAL EXPENSES $191,621

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$233,133	$88,596	+1.6%
Expenses	$191,621	$97,812	+1.0%
Net Income	$41,512	$-9,216	-5.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$62,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Alexandra Keegan	Executive Director	36	Key Emp Highest	$44,000	$0	$44,000
Irie Morales	Assistant Executive Director	16	Key Emp	$18,000	$0	$18,000

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$233,133	$191,621	$104,929	$41,512