SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Reaching out through the transformative power of live music
SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
EIN: 45-4842767
Mission
Our purpose is to enrich our community by engaging audiences and inspiring a love of music through exciting live symphony performances, innovative programming, and educational outreach." We offer opportunities for the community to experience the very best in music, “right in their own back-yards." No long drives to downtown Los Angeles, no expensive parking. Arts and music for our community, in our community.
The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, providing fantastic opportunities for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music of the highest quality. We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life: Students and senior citizens, professionals and amateurs: Hobbyist, Professional, Retired…. All are welcome.
Ruling year
2016
Music Director and Conductor, Founder/CEO
Sylvia Lee Mann
Main address
536 N Euclid Ave
Ontario, CA 91762 USA
EIN
45-4842767
Arts and culture
Orchestral music
Population served
Age groups
LGBTQ people
Heterosexuals
Women and girls
Men and boys
NTEE code
Symphony Orchestras (A69)
Symphony Orchestras (A69)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
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What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Concerts
We provide exciting live symphony performances, innovative programming, and educational outreach." We offer opportunities for the community to experience the very best in music, “right in their own back-yards.” No long drives to downtown Los Angeles, no expensive parking. Arts and music for our community, in our community.
The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, providing fantastic opportunities for qualified musicians to experience and perform live music of the highest quality. We welcome musicians of all ages and from all walks of life: Students and senior citizens, professionals and amateurs: Hobbyist, Professional, Retired…. All are welcome.
Community Music Performance Education
We offer opportunities for musicians of all ages and from all walks of life to join us and receive orchestral playing training while being a part of our high quality concerts. Students and amateurs of all ages are joined by professional musicians who act as coaches and teachers. The "master-Apprentice" model if fully utilized.
School Concerts
The SSO offers Educational concerts for school children.
The Southland Symphony Orchestra Chorus
The Southland Symphony Orchestra Chorus is part of the SSO family, joining in concerts with the orchestra. Open to all singers. A volunteer organization.
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Financials
Financial data
SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $46,565 |
| Program Services | $2,900 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $49,465 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $48,815 |
| Administration | $0 |
| Fundraising | $650 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $49,465 |
SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,825 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $5,825 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Music Director and Conductor, Founder/CEO
Sylvia Lee Mann
Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann is a violist, conductor, composer, and multi-instrumental performer. A faculty member at Chaffey College, Dr. Mann has also served at CSU Dominguez Hills and Centenary College. She is the Music Director & Conductor of the Southland Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Mann is the Pastor & Minister of Music at Bethel Congregational Church, UCC, of Ontario, CA. A frequent performer with The Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, La Mirada, Temecula Valley, Coachella Valley and Whittier Regional Symphony Orchestras, Repertory Opera Company and Desert Baroque, she is principal violist of the Culver City and Marina del Rey Symphony Orchestras.
An ACME Honoree of Mu Phi Epsilon, recognized as a “Community Hero” by The County of Los Angeles, and L.A. County Fair recognized her as a “Community Hero”, she received “Woman of the Year in the Arts” awards from the California State Legislature and US House of Representatives.
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SOUTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Board of directorsas of 05/05/2023
Board of directors data
Dr Sylvia Mann
Saundra Leigh Gunn
George Osorio
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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