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PHOENIX YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866051136 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A69Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixyouthsymphony.org
revenue
$511K
expenses
$407K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
0
volunteers
12
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PYS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL AND CREATIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE WHILE TOUCHING THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYSO) provides orchestral training and performance opportunities for young musicians. The organization aims to develop artists, patrons, and leaders through educational and experiential music programs, while also engaging with the community through concerts and collaborations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Funding Futures Program
A program for supporting the organization's mission.
Harmony On Pointe
A collaboration film between PYSO and a ballet organization.
Music Memory
An education concert program.
Orchestral Training
Offers outstanding opportunities through seven ensembles conducted by professional musicians.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 2 activities
    • Deliver music education programs
      Offers the "Music Memory" Education Concert Program, designed to engage students in music learning through live orchestral performances.
    • Deliver music education programs
      Offers the "Music Memory" Education Concert Program, designed to engage students through interactive music experiences.
  • Youth Choral Education Programs 2 activities
    • Operate youth music ensembles
      Operates seven ensembles for youth musicians, providing performance and educational opportunities in orchestral music.
    • Operate youth music ensembles
      Operates seven ensembles for youth, providing performance and musical development opportunities.
  • Aerial Dance Film & Immersive Performance 2 activities
    • Produce collaborative arts performances
      Produces interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, such as the film "Harmony On Pointe" created with a ballet organization.
    • Produce collaborative arts performances
      Produces interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, such as the film "Harmony On Pointe" with a ballet organization.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$511K
Contributions & grants$235K46%
Program service revenue$160K31%
Investment income$114K22%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$407K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09M
Cash$104K
Investments$952K
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves31.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +54.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATHEW KASPER ARTISTIC AND GENERAL DIRECTOR 25 $81K
board members · 11
  • ANTHONY FIANDACA — GOVERNANCE CHAIR
  • CAROLE HALL — DIRECTOR
  • DANNY GLASS — SECRETARY
  • DIANE BENDER — DIRECTOR
  • DOMINIQUE VAN DE STADT — DIRECTOR
  • JANE EVANS — DIRECTOR
  • JANET ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN ULIASSI — DIRECTOR
  • MARY NISBET — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • THOMAS WAITE — BOARD CHAIRPRSIDENT