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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2649265

OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Also known as SETH TRUBY

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97203

Financials

$941K$1.4M2022$943K$1.1M2023$907K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$906,544$1,008,367-$101,823$443,960$99,404$344,556
June 30, 2024990$942,661$1,117,778-$175,117$543,428$97,049$446,379
June 30, 2023990$940,898$1,370,957-$430,059$695,374$73,878$621,496
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$907,239
of which government grants
$259,886
Program service revenue
$11,321
Investment income
-$1,586
Net gain from sales of assets
-$2,847
Net income from fundraising events
-$11,762
Other revenue
-$10,430

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,788
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$118,740
Other salaries and wages
$534,111
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$779,864
Professional fundraising fees
$18,000
Accounting fees
$42,760
Occupancy
$34,584
Travel
$3,455
Depreciation
$11,710
Program services (functional)
$577,469
Management and general (functional)
$237,946
Fundraising (functional)
$192,952

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$543,428
Total assets, end of year
$443,960
Total liabilities, end of year
$99,404
Net assets, end of year
$344,556
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,697
Net assets without donor restrictions
$289,556
Net assets with donor restrictions
$55,000
Gross receipts
$934,370
Employees
28
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
OR

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NEAL SPINLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$82,731$8,578
CYNTHIA MACLEODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
VERONICA ACOSTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BILL SCOTTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
KENNETH BARRYBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORELEI JUNTUNENBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TYRONE HENDRIXBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMALA NEWSOMEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATE THOMPSONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LESLIE TUOMIBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL MANKINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 2/2024)
Officer
40$51,370
CYNTHIA MACLEODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
VERONICA ACOSTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BILL SCOTTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LORELEI JUNTUNENBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
TAMALA NEWSOMEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
KATE THOMPSONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
LESLIE TUOMIBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
NEAL SPINLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTING 2/2024)
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALONZO CHADWICKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$95,708$8,851
BONNIE REAGAN MDCO-FOUNDER & PRES. (THRU: NOV. '22)
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
CYNTHIA MACLEODPRESIDENT (BEG.: NOV. '22)
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
CAMERON MADILLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BILL SCOTTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
VERONICA ACOSTABOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LORELEI JUNTUNENBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOE KYEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARVIN LYNNBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LORI MARTINBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TAMALA NEWSOMEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE THOMPSONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LESLIE TUOMIBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7508 N HEREFORD AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97203-3430
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NEAL SPINLER, 7508 N HEREFORD AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 97203
Signed the 990
NEAL SPINLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(971) 255-0077
Return prepared by
GARY MCGEE & CO LLP

Mission

BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SERVES DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF STUDENTS BY PROVIDING MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO ENGAGE IN THE ARTS. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS, BRAVO PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PROVIDES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND HELPS BOOST ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE, CONFIDENT, COMMUNITY-MINDED ARTISTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OVERALL, BRAVO OFFERS DYNAMIC IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONTROL, AND FOCUSED ATTENTION THROUGH INTENSIVE ORCHESTRAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN THE FOLLOWING MAJOR CATEGORIES. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - ACTIVITIES AT BRAVO INCLUDE FULL ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS, SECTIONALS WITH A LOW STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO, CHORAL SINGING AND SOLFGE TRAINING, VISITS BY GUEST ARTISTS, INCLUDING REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS, AND FREQUENT PERFORMANCES AT VENUES AROUND PORTLAND. THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM - BRAVO PROVIDES INTRODUCTORY MUSIC RESIDENCIES TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS OPERATED IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH PPS-CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND STAFF. SOME BENEFITS ARE: DEVELOPMENT OF FINE MOTOR SKILLS, INCREASED FAMILY/SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE MORE INTENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. BRAVO HIGH SCHOOL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - BRAVO'S AMBASSADOR ENSEMBLE IS OUR MUSIC AND SKILL BASED PROGRAM THAT GIVES YOUNG ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS THROUGH PERFORMING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AMBASSADORS ALSO LEARN SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS SUCH AS PROMOTION, MARKETING, BOX OFFICE, EVENT MANAGEMENT, SOUND PRODUCTION, ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, AND MORE.BRAVO COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA (BCO) - BCO IS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL ENSEMBLE THAT REHEARSES WEEKLY AND PERFORMS TOGETHER IN NORTH PORTLAND THREE TIMES A YEAR. IT IS A MUSICAL HUB THAT BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG STUDENTS FROM THE REGION, LOCAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY MUSICIANS.
    Expenses $577,469 · grants $6,788 · revenue $11,321

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
46-2649265
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$443,960
Income (IRS master file)
$934,370

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$906,544$1,008,367$443,960XML
990June 2024$942,661$1,117,778$543,428XML
990June 2023$940,898$1,370,957$695,374XML
990June 2022$1,305,666$1,147,608$1,107,845IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 46-2649265).

Questions about OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

What is the EIN of OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS is 46-2649265.
Is OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 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 OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 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 OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 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 OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NEAL SPINLER.
Who are the officers and directors of OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,731 (NEAL SPINLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OREGON BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $906,544, expenses of $1,008,367 and total assets of $443,960 at year end.

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