YOUNG CHAMBER MUSICIANS INC
To advance the artistry of exceptional pre‑college string players and pianists through focused chamber‑music study, preparing them for musical careers and encouraging life‑long participation in music.
About YOUNG CHAMBER MUSICIANS INC
Young Chamber Musicians (YCM) is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) program that provides intensive chamber‑music coaching, masterclasses, and public performance opportunities for advanced pre‑college string players and pianists. The program pairs small student ensembles with professional chamber coaches and presents frequent free public concerts and masterclasses across the Bay Area. The organization's EIN (87‑4153201) is listed on its official website and is reflected in nonprofit data aggregators and filed Form 990s. In the most recent seasons (2023–2025) YCM operated a multi‑ensemble curriculum, produced monthly masterclasses and dozens of free public events, and reported measurable growth in program activity and revenues that supported student scholarships and expanded public outreach.
Notable achievements
Sustained ensemble coaching program
YCM runs an intensive year‑round chamber curriculum that organizes students into multiple ensembles with weekly coaching; in the 2022–23 season the program served roughly 30 students organized into eight chamber groups.
Robust public concert and masterclass series
The organization produces 20+ free public events per season (student concerts and public masterclasses), including participation in San Francisco community events such as SF Music Day (2025) and student concerts at regional venues.
Student recognition and festival appearances
YCM student ensembles have earned awards and competitive recognition and have appeared in regional festivals and partner presentations (including collaborations with Music at Kohl Mansion and other Bay Area chamber music presenters).
At a glance
- Total assets
- $516K
- Annual revenue
- $247K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 87-4153201
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Website
- www.youngchambermusicians.org
- On Mahalo since
- April 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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