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Classics for Kids Inc.

Classics for Kids Inc.

San Diego, CA 92103
Tax ID33-0706949

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About this organization

Revenue

$398,622

Expenses

$349,250

Mission

Culturally diverse orchestra concerts, in-school workshops and prgramming at local hospitals to further academic advancement targeting low-income elementary schools.

About

Classics 4 Kids provides 12 educational professional orchestra concerts, Interactive In-School Workshops and "Heartstrings" Programs at local hospitals and community centers. Last year we served almost 20,000 students, teachers and families. 1) Professional Orchestra Concerts at the Balboa Theatre - Each season, Classics 4 Kids performs 12 professional orchestra concerts in 3 uniquely themed, culturally diverse series at the historic Balboa Theatre. Each participating class receives a FREE docent visit and audio CD, as well as detailed lesson plans.2) Interactive Workshops - Classics 4 Kids offers music education as in-school assemblies: "Kids Investigate the Science of Sound and "Percussion from Around the World" align with State VAPA & Common Core Standards, foster creative thinking, cultural awareness, & problem solving.3) Heartstrings ProgramClassics 4 Kids provides interactive music performances to the children, families and medical staff at Rady Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. This program includes professional musicians, instruments which children can play, and a hands-on art/craft activity.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Inspiring children through the experience of music, generating creativity, academic success, and cultural understanding. classics 4 kids programs are open to all students, teachers, and families regardless of socio-economic status although we prioritize outreach to low-income and disadvantaged youth.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Culturally diverse orchestra concerts, in-school workshops and prgramming at local hospitals to further academic advancement targeting low-income elementary schools.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is CA as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 3740 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 3 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • 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 $49,372.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1994.
  • The organization pays $159,512 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $57,476 in fundraising expenses.

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