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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1164786

OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC

Tax-exempt · OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

Financials

$373K$331K2022$392K$378K2023$518K$510K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$517,749$509,512$8,237$190,758$13,993$176,765
June 30, 2024990$392,168$377,952$14,216$178,770$10,242$168,528
June 30, 2023990$373,473$331,052$42,421$176,563$24,883$151,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$275,166
of which government grants
$14,500
Program service revenue
$221,141
Investment income
$9,815
Other revenue
$11,627

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$65,627
Other salaries and wages
$206,732
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$296,283
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$68
Accounting fees
$5,093
Occupancy
$14,380
Program services (functional)
$397,767
Management and general (functional)
$74,308
Fundraising (functional)
$37,437

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$178,770
Total assets, end of year
$190,758
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,993
Net assets, end of year
$176,765
Net assets without donor restrictions
$129,926
Net assets with donor restrictions
$46,839
Gross receipts
$517,749
Employees
22
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
OK

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTINE MARKESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$65,627
JOSE BATTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR MARK G BELCIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA BERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS BISHOPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH BORENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW CRAIGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNE JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAKE JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RACHEL POEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN RIPKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE RODANOIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAZLEN ROOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ULISES SERRANOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTINE MARKESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$66,682
JOSE BATTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR MARK G BELCIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE BERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH BORENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIM FLETCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHY REAVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE RODANOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHAZLEN ROOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ULISES SERRANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH THAIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTINE MARKESEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$59,120
JOSE BATTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR MARK G BELCIKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH BORENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM FLETCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHY REAVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE RODANOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOE RODANOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHAZLEN ROOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ULISES SERRANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH THAIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2501 N BLACKWELDER AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106-1402
In care of
% JASON GRIFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KRISTINE MARKES
Signed the 990
ULISES SERRANO, CHAIR
Phone
(405) 232-1199
Return prepared by
BELL & RHODES PC

Mission

THROUGH QUALITY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ACCESSIBLE CULTURAL OFFERINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY, OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE TO CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED WEEKLY MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND INSPIRATION TO 400 STRING, WOODWIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION STUDENTS AGES 8 TO 18 FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY THROUGH 11 ENSEMBLES, PLUS 60 MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STRING STUDENTS AT SUMMER CAMP IN JUNE. PRESENTED EIGHT CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OKLAHOMA. STUDENTS IN OUR TOP ENSEMBLE RECEIVED OVER 70 HOURS OF DIRECT MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION. ONE NEW WIND ENSEMBLE WAS LAUNCHED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS.
    Expenses $397,767

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1164786
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$190,758
Income (IRS master file)
$517,749

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$517,749$509,512$190,758XML
990June 2024$392,168$377,952$178,770XML
990June 2023$373,473$331,052$176,563XML
990June 2022$298,770$335,644$117,077IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 73-1164786).

Questions about OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC

What is the EIN of OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC is 73-1164786.
Is OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC 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 OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC 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 OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC 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 OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KRISTINE MARKES.
Who are the officers and directors of OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,627 (KRISTINE MARKES, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $517,749, expenses of $509,512 and total assets of $190,758 at year end.

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