STREET SYMPHONY PROJECT INC

EIN: 451990766 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$502,791
Total Expenses
$547,654
Total Assets
$370,550
Net Assets
$370,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
VIJAY GUPTA
Phone
2132226221
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STREET SYMPHONY PROJECT INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $503K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MUSIC IS A CATALYST FOR HUMAN CONNECTION. STREET SYMPHONY ENGAGES COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY HOMELESSNESS AND INCARCERATION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TEACHING ARTISTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $110,209 Revenue: $0

WORKSHOPS (3 ANNUALLY) MIDNIGHT STRINGS & WOMEN'S VOICES WOMEN'S VOICES ARE 8 TO 12-WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS AT DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER WITH A COMMITTED GROUP OF DWC RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND SS...

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WORKSHOPS (3 ANNUALLY) MIDNIGHT STRINGS & WOMEN'S VOICES WOMEN'S VOICES ARE 8 TO 12-WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS AT DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER WITH A COMMITTED GROUP OF DWC RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND SS TEACHING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS. DURING THE RESIDENCY, SS TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD PARTICIPANTS IN LYRIC AND MELODY WRITING TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL SONG WRITTEN BY THE RESIDENTS OF DWC. ADDITIONALLY, PARTICIPANTS DISCUSS WHAT INSPIRES THEM AND CURATE A CONCERT OF MUSIC BASED ON THEMES OF THEIR CHOICE. AFTER SIX WEEKS OF SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS AND TWO WEEKS OF COMBINED REHEARSALS, AN ALL-FEMALE MUSICAL ENSEMBLE FROM STREET SYMPHONY PRESENTS A CUMULATIVE CONCERT, FOCUSING ON MUSIC BY WOMEN COMPOSERS. THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE CAPPED BY THE SONGWRITERS AT DWC PERFORMING THEIR ORIGINAL SONG. MIDNIGHT STRINGS IS AN 8 TO 12-WEEK GUITAR AND SONGWRITING WORKSHOP AT THE MIDNIGHT MISSION. THERE ARE SPRING AND FALL WORKSHOPS. THE TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM THE 12-STEP PROGRAM (HOMELESS, INCARCERATED, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS) TO LEARN THE BASICS OF GUITAR, SONGWRITING, AND PERFORMANCE. THROUGHOUT THE WEEKS, INDIVIDUALS BEGIN TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, FEELINGS, AND EXPERIENCES RESULTING IN AN ORIGINAL SONG. THESE WORKSHOPS CULMINATE IN AN EVENT, AND THE FALL WORKSHOP PARTICIPATES IN THE MESSIAH PROJECT.

Program 2
Expenses: $105,672 Revenue: $0

MONTHLY PROGRAMS (MUSIC FOR THE SOUL & MUSIC WITH A MISSION) THESE MONTHLY PROGRAMS ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER AND THE MIDNIGHT MISSION. EVERY 4TH THURSDAY AND FRIDAY WE HAVE...

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS (MUSIC FOR THE SOUL & MUSIC WITH A MISSION) THESE MONTHLY PROGRAMS ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER AND THE MIDNIGHT MISSION. EVERY 4TH THURSDAY AND FRIDAY WE HAVE RECURRING MONTHLY PROGRAMS TO CREATE ENGAGEMENT, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BE HEARD, SHARE STORIES, AND REFLECT WITH MUSICIANS AND SS STAFF.

Program 3
Expenses: $87,761 Revenue: $0

SINCE 2015, STREET SYMPHONY HAS PARTNERED WITH THE MIDNIGHT MISSION (TMM) AND DOZENS OF SKID ROW SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HOST ITS ANNUAL "MESSIAH PROJECT," A CELEBRATION OF THE RESILIENCE AND STORIES OF...

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SINCE 2015, STREET SYMPHONY HAS PARTNERED WITH THE MIDNIGHT MISSION (TMM) AND DOZENS OF SKID ROW SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HOST ITS ANNUAL "MESSIAH PROJECT," A CELEBRATION OF THE RESILIENCE AND STORIES OF THE SKID ROW COMMUNITY. IN SKID ROW, MUSIC AND ART IS NOT AN ENTERTAINMENT COMMODITY, BUT A VITAL LIFELINE TO COMMUNITY, RECOVERY, AND HUMANITY. THE MESSIAH PROJECT PRESENTS EXCERPTS OF HANDEL'S BELOVED MESSIAH WHILE ALSO FEATURING STORIES, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCES FROM MEMBERS OF THE SKID ROW COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY MEMBERS OFTEN SERVE AS SOLOISTS, CHORISTERS, AND PARTICIPANTS ALONGSIDE STREET SYMPHONY'S ROSTER OF PROFESSIONAL, WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS. PERFORMED AT THE MIDNIGHT MISSION, THE PROJECT ALSO FEATURES A SERIES OF 12-15 FREE WORKSHOP EVENTS FOR THE SKID ROW COMMUNITY AND THE CREATION OF SEVERAL HUNDRED HYGIENE KITS AND AMENITY BAGS FOR THE SKID ROW COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS THOUSANDS OF FREE MEALS SERVED TO THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY OF LOS ANGELES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $501,882
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36
Other Revenue $873
TOTAL REVENUE $502,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $392,634
Fundraising Expenses $31,523
Program Expenses $408,081
Other Expenses $155,020
TOTAL EXPENSES $547,654

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $502,791 $376,245 +0.3%
Expenses $547,654 $521,763 +0.0%
Net Income $-44,863 $-145,518 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
150

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
5
$204,292
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE B VIVO CEO 60
Officer
$113,108 $0 $113,108
ROBERT VIJAY GUPTA FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40
Officer
$85,006 $6,178 $91,184
FAITH RAIGUEL BOARD CHAIR 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER ZOOI TREASURER 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS GARCIA SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGIA BERKOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HALPERN IBRAHIM BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY KNOWLES BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN MARKS BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $502,791 $547,654 $370,550 $-44,863
2023 $376,245 $521,763 $415,043 $-145,518
2022 $751,094 $404,627 $560,682 $346,467
2021 $407,613 $408,261 $218,087 $-648
2020 $388,552 $354,474 $144,900 $34,078
2019 $372,591 $400,301 $87,145 $-27,710
2018 $351,842 $278,055 $114,854 $73,787
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