YOUNG MUSICIANS CHORAL ORCHESTRA

EIN: 462632518 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BERKELEY, CA

Total Revenue
$696,890
Total Expenses
$562,217
Total Assets
$1,841,550
Net Assets
$1,839,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5108459626
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

YOUNG MUSICIANS CHORAL ORCHESTRA, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $697K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $135K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

YOUNG MUSICIANS CHORAL ORCHESTRA USES MUSICAL TRAINING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND PERSONAL GUIDANCE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF TALENTED, LOW-INCOME YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 9-18, FROM THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA. BY ADVANCING THEIR ACADEMIC, MUSICAL, AND PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, YMCO ENHANCES STUDENTS' COMPETITIVE APPEAL AND SUCCESS AT FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $249,580

ARTISTIC - PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AGES 9-18 FROM FOUR COUNTIES IN THE BAY AREA. EACH STUDENT BOTH SINGS IN THE CHORUS AND PLAYS IN THE ORCHESTRA. STUDENTS ARE TRAINED IN...

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ARTISTIC - PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AGES 9-18 FROM FOUR COUNTIES IN THE BAY AREA. EACH STUDENT BOTH SINGS IN THE CHORUS AND PLAYS IN THE ORCHESTRA. STUDENTS ARE TRAINED IN THE GENRES OF JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND RHYTHM AND BLUES. STUDENTS RECEIVE: WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSONS ON 1-3 INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING VOICE LESSONS; WEEKLY REHEARSAL FOR THE CHORUS, THE ORCHESTRA AND THE JAZZ BIG BAND. STUDENTS PERFORM REGULARLY AT RECITALS, SPECIAL CONCERTS AND OUTREACH PERFORMANCES, THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE 6-WEEK LONG SUMMER INSTITUTE PRVIDES INTENSIVE, CONSERVATORY-LIKE MUSIC TRAINING. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, CULMINATING IN A FINAL CONCERT, WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,662

STUDENT SERVICES-ALL YMCO STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AT NO COST TO THEIR PARENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: PRIVATE AND GROUP MUSIC LESSONS; INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC...

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STUDENT SERVICES-ALL YMCO STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AT NO COST TO THEIR PARENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: PRIVATE AND GROUP MUSIC LESSONS; INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC SUPPLIES; TRANSPORTATION VIA BART & AC TRANSIT TICKETS; COMPLIMENTARY MEALS; PERFORMANCE ATTIRE; TRAVEL FOR LIVE COLLEGE AUDITIONS; AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,486

ACADEMIC/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT-YMCO STUDENTS RECEIVE ACADEMIC TUTORING, SAT TRAINING, COLLEGE COUNSELING AND COLLEGE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. YMCO SECTION LEADERS IN THE ORCHESTRA AND IN THE CHORUS...

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ACADEMIC/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT-YMCO STUDENTS RECEIVE ACADEMIC TUTORING, SAT TRAINING, COLLEGE COUNSELING AND COLLEGE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. YMCO SECTION LEADERS IN THE ORCHESTRA AND IN THE CHORUS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH OUR MENTORING PROGRAMS. THE LEADER MUST HOLD THE MEMBERS OF THEIR SECTIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MUSIC AND FOR COOPERATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE BEHAVIOR.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $666,496
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $30,394
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $696,890

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $152,661
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $271,728
Other Expenses $409,556
TOTAL EXPENSES $562,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $696,890 $412,372 +0.7%
Expenses $562,217 $435,450 +0.3%
Net Income $134,673 $-23,078 -6.8%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
12

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEECHI TAYLOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$101,500 $0 $101,500
SHARON GARDNER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BOGGAN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONNIE JOHNSON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH KELLOGG Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICA VON STADE Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEECHI TAYLOR Executive Dir. 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MEREDITH Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERBERT L DAMNER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN COOKE President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GORMAN Treasurer 4.00
Officer 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $696,890 $562,217 $1,841,550 $134,673
2022 $412,372 $435,450 $1,710,936 $-23,078
2021 $595,321 $518,931 $1,728,541 $76,390
2020 $561,071 $644,661 $1,651,769 $-83,590
2019 $1,574,533 $572,701 $1,736,265 $1,001,832
2018 $621,457 $567,015 $735,766 $54,442
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