Nonprofit · EIN 23-7380943
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,211,172 | $3,164,366 | -$953,194 | $3,156,698 | $236,804 | $2,919,894 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,524,643 | $2,762,551 | -$237,908 | $3,972,621 | $232,329 | $3,740,292 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,392,688 | $2,694,947 | -$302,259 | $4,011,329 | $261,586 | $3,749,743 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,251,242
- of which government grants
- $251,230
- Program service revenue
- $971,439
- Investment income
- $41,189
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,777
- Other revenue
- -$52,698
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,713
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,968,528
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,408,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $109,034
- Travel
- $14,056
- Depreciation
- $9,877
- Program services (functional)
- $2,118,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $647,633
- Fundraising (functional)
- $398,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,972,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,156,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $236,804
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,919,894
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,693
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,400,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $756,932
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,162,962
- Gross receipts
- $2,289,384
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 52
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL REMSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $144,055 | $11,190 |
| SAMEER PATEL | MUSIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,501 | $5,548 |
| BRUCE KORNFELD | Director Trustee or director | 0.67 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HENNENFENT THRU 52025 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ED FRANQUI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.87 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL BICKLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA BUCKLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.77 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GREENWAY | Director Trustee or director | 1.54 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAW | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIEN WILLARD | Director Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FLIEDER | Director Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| MADOKA NADAHARA | Director Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE YOUNG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.58 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SARKARIA | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG STARMACK | Director Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LIPSEY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.35 | $0 |
| JEANIE PUGH | Director Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 |
| JEANETTE STEVENS | Director Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| ANGELO ARIAS | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.67 | $0 |
| ALEX GREENBAUM | Director Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| IOANA VLADESCU | Director Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL REMSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $143,757 | $13,756 |
| SAMEER PATEL | MUSIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,991 | $20,030 |
| BRUCE KORNFELD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HENNENFENT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED FRANQUI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL BICKLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA BUCKLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GREENWAY | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAW | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIEN WILLARD | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN LINDBERG | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MADOKA NADAHARA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE YOUNG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SARKARIA | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG STARMACK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LIPSEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO ARIAS | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL REMSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $138,291 | $9,912 |
| CHARLES CHAMBERLAYNE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HENNENFENT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED FRANQUI | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL BICKLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA BUCKLEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GREENWAY | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LAW | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHIE PALENCIA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN LINDBERG | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MADOKA NADAHARA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIE YOUNG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SARKARIA | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MATTHEW | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LIPSEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WEILYNN CHIANG | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DELANEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELO ARIAS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1650 EL PRADO STE 207A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-1684
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL REMSON, 1650 EL PRADO 207A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT GAAN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (619) 233-3232
- Website
- WWW.SDYS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7380943 or by the name SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Since 1945, San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS) has served as a catalyst for investing in the future of young people through joyful and transformative music-making experiences. We reach over 2,500 students and families annually throughout San Diego County through our ensemble, early childhood, and community engagement programs.Mission: SDYS instills excellence in musical achievement and personal growth through rigorous and inspiring music education experiences.Vision: Lives enriched by music.Values: Commitment, Creativity, Equity, Collaboration, Service
Program accomplishments
- San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS)For eighty years, San Diego Youth Symphony has offered youth orchestra programs in Balboa Park for young musicians at every level. Today, SDYS features 15 ensembles serving over 500 students, spanning from beginner to advanced and culminating in our flagship Symphony Orchestra. Students rehearse weekly from September through May, performing in concerts each January and May. Through this program, young people develop artistry, discipline, and lifelong friendships in one of San Diego's most beloved cultural settings. SDYS is committed to expanding access to these programs, and currently provides tuition assistance or scholarships to nearly 20% of participants.The Opus Project and Community ProgramsLaunched in 2010, the Opus Project brings free, high-quality instrumental music instruction to students who might not otherwise have access, partnering with elementary school districts to provide in-school music education rooted in a belief that every child deserves to experience the power of music. Today, the Opus Project operates in Chula Vista and Santee, continuing to serve young musicians and their families. Beyond Opus, SDYS supports music education efforts in additional schools across San Diego County through community partnerships, providing on-site instruction and program support to extend our mission into more neighborhoods and communities.Early Childhood ProgramsSDYS supports the earliest phase of children's musical development through two programs designed for young learners and their families. ChIMES serves children from birth through age five, using ensemble-based learning to promote pro-social skills, speech and language development, and early school preparation. In addition to parent-child classes, ChIMES has expanded into classrooms in the Chula Vista Elementary School District and library partnerships throughout the county. Music Discovery builds on that foundation for children ages 57, introducing them to the instrument families of the orchestra and preparing them for the exciting step into an SDYS ensemble. Together, these programs ensure that children from all backgrounds have access to joyful and transformative music-making experiences from the very start.Expenses $2,118,594 · revenue $971,439
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7380943
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,156,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,289,384
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,211,172 | $3,164,366 | $3,156,698 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,524,643 | $2,762,551 | $3,972,621 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,432,524 | $2,696,817 | $3,919,879 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,063,861 | $2,257,774 | $4,027,945 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7380943).
Questions about SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY
- What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY is 23-7380943.
- Is SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL REMSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,055 (MICHAEL REMSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,211,172, expenses of $3,164,366 and total assets of $3,156,698 at year end.
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