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Elemental Strings

Elemental Strings

Santa Monica, CA
Tax ID27-3274582

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About this organization

Revenue

$452,363

Expenses

$433,165

Mission

To provide music education to students in Los Angeles County. Elemental Strings provided 7 programs, served 308 students who performed in five concerts.

About

Elemental Strings our namesake youth orchestra for strings started in 2004. Admission into our 2 orchestras, Sinfonia and Chamber Orchestra, is audition based. Students grades 3-5 had weekly 2-hour rehearsals from October through early June, and performed 3 concerts. Total enrollment for the 2017/2018 season was 68 students.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To provide high quality music education, mostly in ensemble training programs, to all interested students regardless of financial means.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To provide music education to students in los angeles county. elemental strings provided 7 programs, served 308 students who performed in five concerts.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 2510 4TH STREET D, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90405.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 7 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $19,198.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 2010.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $214,829 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $37,348 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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