OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

EIN: 462649265 501(c)(3) Youth Development

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$906,544
Total Expenses
$1,008,367
Total Assets
$443,960
Net Assets
$344,556
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
NEAL SPINLER
Phone
9712550077
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $907K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SERVES DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF STUDENTS BY PROVIDING MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO ENGAGE IN THE ARTS. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS, BRAVO PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PROVIDES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND HELPS BOOST ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE, CONFIDENT, COMMUNITY-MINDED ARTISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $577,469 Revenue: $11,321

OVERALL, BRAVO OFFERS DYNAMIC IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONTROL, AND FOCUSED ATTENTION THROUGH INTENSIVE ORCHESTRAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES. DURING THE...

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OVERALL, BRAVO OFFERS DYNAMIC IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONTROL, AND FOCUSED ATTENTION THROUGH INTENSIVE ORCHESTRAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN THE FOLLOWING MAJOR CATEGORIES. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - ACTIVITIES AT BRAVO INCLUDE FULL ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS, SECTIONALS WITH A LOW STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO, CHORAL SINGING AND SOLFGE TRAINING, VISITS BY GUEST ARTISTS, INCLUDING REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS, AND FREQUENT PERFORMANCES AT VENUES AROUND PORTLAND. THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM - BRAVO PROVIDES INTRODUCTORY MUSIC RESIDENCIES TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS OPERATED IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH PPS-CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND STAFF. SOME BENEFITS ARE: DEVELOPMENT OF FINE MOTOR SKILLS, INCREASED FAMILY/SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE MORE INTENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. BRAVO HIGH SCHOOL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - BRAVO'S AMBASSADOR ENSEMBLE IS OUR MUSIC AND SKILL BASED PROGRAM THAT GIVES YOUNG ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS THROUGH PERFORMING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AMBASSADORS ALSO LEARN SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS SUCH AS PROMOTION, MARKETING, BOX OFFICE, EVENT MANAGEMENT, SOUND PRODUCTION, ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, AND MORE.BRAVO COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA (BCO) - BCO IS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL ENSEMBLE THAT REHEARSES WEEKLY AND PERFORMS TOGETHER IN NORTH PORTLAND THREE TIMES A YEAR. IT IS A MUSICAL HUB THAT BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG STUDENTS FROM THE REGION, LOCAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY MUSICIANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $907,239
Program Service Revenue $11,321
Investment Income $-1,586
Other Revenue $-10,430
TOTAL REVENUE $906,544

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,788
Salaries & Benefits $779,864
Fundraising Expenses $192,952
Program Expenses $577,469
Other Expenses $203,715
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,008,367

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $906,544 $942,661 0.0%
Expenses $1,008,367 $1,117,778 -0.1%
Net Income $-101,823 $-175,117 -0.4%
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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
28
Volunteers
25

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
$91,309
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA MACLEOD PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA ACOSTA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SCOTT TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH BARRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORELEI JUNTUNEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYRONE HENDRIX BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMALA NEWSOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE THOMPSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE TUOMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL SPINLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$82,731 $8,578 $91,309
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 $906,544 $1,008,367 $443,960 $-101,823
2024 $942,661 $1,117,778 $543,428 $-175,117
2023 $940,898 $1,370,957 $695,374 $-430,059
2022 $1,305,666 $1,147,608 $1,107,845 $158,058
2021 $1,446,395 $1,182,089 $978,355 $264,306
2020 $1,280,984 $1,117,106 $672,981 $163,878
2019 $1,257,030 $1,037,242 $510,828 $219,788
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