The Crowden Music Center

EIN: 942863366 501(c)(3)

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$5,168,567
Total Expenses
$5,627,462
Total Assets
$11,918,628
Net Assets
$10,483,908
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Daniel B Meyers
Phone
5105596910
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Crowden Music Center, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $10.5M represent 24 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Where Students come to receive a world class education with music at its core.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,343,262 Revenue: $889,024

Crowden provides the highest quality music education to the general public through its community education offerings. More than 1,400 community students of all ages and skill levels participate in...

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Crowden provides the highest quality music education to the general public through its community education offerings. More than 1,400 community students of all ages and skill levels participate in Crowden's afterschool, weekend, and summer music lessons, classes, and ensembles. Students come from over 70 cities throughout the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,215,830 Revenue: $1,475,463

The Crowden School is an independent day school dedicated to music and academic education of children in grades 3 to 8, focusing on string instruments, piano, and composition. The program serves...

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The Crowden School is an independent day school dedicated to music and academic education of children in grades 3 to 8, focusing on string instruments, piano, and composition. The program serves approximately 55 students. The academic program is designed to help students achieve intellectual and emotional maturity through the development of analytical and critical thinking. The music program includes technique classes, music coaching, in small and large ensembles, and music history and theory. Curricula and school life are enriched by professional artists from all over the world.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,796,942
Program Service Revenue $2,364,487
Investment Income $967,313
Other Revenue $39,825
TOTAL REVENUE $5,168,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $602,521
Salaries & Benefits $3,199,861
Fundraising Expenses $196,583
Program Expenses $4,559,092
Other Expenses $1,825,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,627,462

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,168,567 $3,833,588 +0.3%
Expenses $5,627,462 $4,734,610 +0.2%
Net Income $-458,895 $-901,022 -0.5%
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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
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
127
Volunteers
50

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
$179,232
Total Directors
12
$179,232
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel B Meyers Head of School 40.00
Officer Director
$172,338 $6,894 $179,232
Eugene Sor Director of Ops 40.00
$120,486 $4,819 $125,305
Eric Hallstein Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Spaulding Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Eyestone Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah O'Grady Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Archie Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Eastman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doris Chen Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Klucsor Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zoe Glynn Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mothusi Pahl Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Ashton Trustee 1.00
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 $5,168,567 $5,627,462 $11,918,628 $-458,895
2023 $3,833,588 $4,721,352 $12,459,244 $-887,764
2023 $3,833,588 $4,734,610 $12,397,728 $-901,022
2022 $2,864,639 $3,856,544 $12,219,445 $-991,905
2021 $4,402,343 $3,629,940 $14,307,424 $772,403
2020 $13,786,880 $3,759,521 $13,816,220 $10,027,359
2019 $3,591,830 $3,730,175 $3,428,492 $-138,345
2018 $3,490,001 $3,400,570 $3,460,872 $89,431
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