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Golden Isles Youth Orchestra Inc

  • Brunswick, GA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2014
  • EIN: 46-5612306

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Music (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$350k (2023)

Expenses
$340k (2023)

Total Assets
$188k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.37k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$349,517
Expenses
$340,393
Net Income
$9,124
Net Assets
$186,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,783
92.1%
Program Services $27,734
7.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,000
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,795
Total Liabilities $1,366
Net Assets $186,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ulrich Keller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Argo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Barker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Mc Ilrath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Bleakly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Bleakly (Asst Tr & Secy) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bravo (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Day (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Edenfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paige Girardot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Hutchins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shipman (President) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lochstampfor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elise Winans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$306,001
Expenses
$376,508
Net Income
-$70,507
Net Assets
$177,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $284,410
92.9%
Program Services $22,025
7.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$434
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,000
10.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,463
Total Liabilities $3,158
Net Assets $177,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ulrich Keller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Russ Marane (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Catherine Sexton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Mc Ilrath (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Bleakly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Bleakly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bravo (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Buffington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shontae Buffington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eaddy Sams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Hutchins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shipman (President) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Heagy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Strother (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Temple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,779
Expenses
$299,564
Net Income
-$52,785
Net Assets
$247,812
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,753
66.8%
Program Services $82,715
33.5%
Investment Income $716
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,405
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $249,059
Total Liabilities $1,247
Net Assets $247,812
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ulrich Keller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Russ Marane (President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Catherine Sexton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina D'amico Lever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Cherne (Assistant Treas) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Folts (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eaddy Sams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Heagy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Strother (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Temple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 20, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,967
Expenses
$176,857
Net Income
$85,110
Net Assets
$300,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,681
96.5%
Program Services $7,237
2.8%
Investment Income $2,049
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $303,343
Total Liabilities $2,746
Net Assets $300,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ulrich Keller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina D'amico Lever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eaddy Sams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Sewell (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Girton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Stipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Strother (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Temple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Butler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ann Davis (Vp Music.) $0 $0 $0
Ted Davis (Asst Treas) $0 $0 $0
Mike Cherne (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Folts (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Heagy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shipman (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,805
Expenses
$355,365
Net Income
$1,440
Net Assets
$215,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $320,794
89.9%
Program Services $34,344
9.6%
Investment Income $1,667
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,295
Total Liabilities $3,808
Net Assets $215,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helen Billings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loanne Hamje (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eaddy Sams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Sewell (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Girton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Domenic Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Stipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Strother (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Temple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Thau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ann Davis (Vp Music.) $0 $0 $0
Ted Davis (Asst Treas) $0 $0 $0
Mike Cherne (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Folts (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Heagy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shipman (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,248
Expenses
$316,966
Net Income
$28,282
Net Assets
$211,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,226
93.9%
Program Services $21,862
6.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$840
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,227
Total Liabilities $2,580
Net Assets $211,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helen Billings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vickie Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Bisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loanne Hamje (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Cherne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eaddy Sams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Sewell (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Girton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Friddle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Domenic Mc Clinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Stipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Strother (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Temple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Thau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Link (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Prendergast (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ann Davis (Vp Music.) $0 $0 $0
Ted Davis (Asst Treas) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Folts (Vp Financial) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 21, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,633
Expenses
$276,890
Net Income
$42,743
Net Assets
$183,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,615
93.4%
Program Services $20,895
6.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $123
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,615
Total Liabilities $1,250
Net Assets $183,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elkin Alston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Benjamin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Brearley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Davis (Director Treas) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ann Davis (Director V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Ted Davis (Dire Asst Treas) $0 $0 $0
Steve Bristol (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Loanne Hamje (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bess Stembler Chambliss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Folts (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Jamieson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Le Tarte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Russ Marane (Director Pres) $0 $0 $0
John Girton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Prendergast (Director Secr) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Heagy (Director Treas) $0 $0 $0
Ann Tillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Hiers Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Stipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shipman (Director Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,526
Expenses
$209,624
Net Income
$26,902
Net Assets
$140,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,408
94.0%
Program Services $14,118
6.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,822
Total Liabilities $200
Net Assets $140,622

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,387
Expenses
$198,555
Net Income
$13,832
Net Assets
$113,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,787
91.7%
Program Services $17,671
8.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$71
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,254
Total Liabilities $2,534
Net Assets $113,720

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$181,519
Expenses
$180,430
Net Income
$1,089
Net Assets
$99,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,724
90.7%
Program Services $16,695
9.2%
Investment Income $100
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,888
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $99,888

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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