Nonprofit · EIN 77-0410410
YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $997,742 | $910,064 | $87,678 | $401,981 | $50,233 | $351,748 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $644,070 | $699,271 | -$55,201 | $375,834 | $111,764 | $264,070 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $581,797 | $508,015 | $73,782 | $379,406 | $60,135 | $319,271 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $525,550
- of which government grants
- $428,960
- Program service revenue
- $458,639
- Investment income
- $9,901
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $76
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,652
- Other revenue
- $3,652
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $154,243
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $141,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $254,757
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,235
- Occupancy
- $17,726
- Travel
- $69,848
- Program services (functional)
- $866,318
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,746
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $375,834
- Total assets, end of year
- $401,981
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,233
- Net assets, end of year
- $351,748
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,527
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $351,748
- Gross receipts
- $1,033,805
- Employees
- 24
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE T MARCHESE | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| JULIE S HAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $14,692 |
| LILI GOISHI-BESSEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HAU | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANN HALLUM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA BRIGGS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY SUN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSI FIERRO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YAN JIANG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTA OBLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD PALLADINO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK PECKHAM | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH KROEKER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARMELA SOSA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WHITEHOUSE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS LOEWENHEIM | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 30 | $108,192 |
| CATHERINE MARCHESE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $57,500 |
| JULIE HAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $12,800 |
| ISAAC FREGOSO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISSMA CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANN HALLUM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HAU | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEE LACY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY SUN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LILLI GOISHI-BESSEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTA OBLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD PALLADINO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK PECKHAM | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA BRIGGS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARMELA SOSA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WHITEHOUSE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SERGIO LA PORTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YAN JIANG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL R SCHWARTZ | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 20 | $20,215 |
| JULIE HAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $11,800 |
| ISSAC FREGOSA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISSMA CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA BRIGGS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HAU | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEE LACY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANN HALLUM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SERGIO LA PORTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTA OBLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD PALLADINO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK PECKHAM | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LILI-GOISHI BESSEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARMELA SOSA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WHITEHOUSE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY SUN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2503 W SHAW AVE STE 103, FRESNO, CA 93711-3309
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARMELA SOSA, 2503 W SHAW AVE 103, FRESNO, CA 93711
- Signed the 990
- JULIE S HAN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (559) 512-6694
- Return prepared by
- MOORE GRIDER & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0410410 or by the name YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO.
- 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
We cultivate musical excellence and a spirit of cooperation in young musicians throughout California's Central Valley. We are committed to principles of access and excellence, and strive for comprehensive inclusiveness. We approach racial and cultural equity by providing resources that allow and encourage young musicians to participate on an equitable footing with one another. We seek to privilege all youth equally.
Program accomplishments
- During the fiscal year, the Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF) continued its mission to provide high-quality orchestral training and performance opportunities to young musicians throughout the Central Valley.YOOF offered comprehensive weekly rehearsals and sectional coaching for students in grades K12, serving a broad range of skill levels from beginning string players to advanced pre-professional musicians. Through a structured ensemble-based curriculum, students developed technical proficiency, music literacy, discipline, leadership skills, and collaborative artistry.Students were provided with enrichment opportunities beyond weekly rehearsals, including participation in the Cello Festival and the Violin and Viola Festival at Fresno State University. These experiences connected YOOF musicians with collegiate faculty and peers from across the region, fostering artistic growth and mentorship. YOOF also hosted master classes led by distinguished guest artists, offering students direct instruction from professional performers and educators.YOOF maintained active collaboration with local schools, arts organizations, and community partners to expand access to music education and increase community engagement. These partnerships strengthened arts education infrastructure in the region and provided students with additional performance and learning opportunities.During the regular concert season, YOOF presented four public performances, showcasing student achievement and providing the community with access to high-quality live orchestral music. These concerts served families, educators, and the broader public while giving students meaningful performance experience in professional venues.In addition to the regular season, YOOF hosted the FOOSA (Fresno Orchestra Summer Academy) summer festival in partnership with Fresno State University. FOOSA is a two-week international intensive music camp serving students ages 636. Participants enroll in one of three ability-based programs and receive daily private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, sectional coachings, and master classes. Students also participate in chamber music, student recitals, and large ensemble performances. The program brings together local, national, and international faculty and students, enriching the cultural and educational landscape of the region.Through these programs, YOOF continued to advance its charitable and educational purpose by increasing access to high-quality music instruction, promoting youth development through the arts, and strengthening the cultural vitality of the Fresno community.Expenses $866,318 · grants $154,243 · revenue $458,639
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
- 77-0410410
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A680)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $401,981
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,033,805
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $997,742 | $910,064 | $401,981 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $644,070 | $699,271 | $375,834 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $581,797 | $508,015 | $379,406 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $417,374 | $401,242 | $245,488 | 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 77-0410410).
Questions about YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO
- What is the EIN of YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO is 77-0410410.
- Is YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO 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 YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO 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 YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO 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 YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARMELA SOSA.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (CATHERINE T MARCHESE, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $997,742, expenses of $910,064 and total assets of $401,981 at year end.
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