Mission
Young Artists of America (YAA) is a nonprofit organization that provides orchestral and musical theater training programs for young performers of all skill levels in the Washington DC Metro Area. YAA aims to create a brave space for students to experiment and take risks in their artistry while fostering individual relationships with top-level teaching artists and professional mentors. With a focus on income equity, YAA offers subsidized tuition and scholarships to aim for inclusivity regardless of financial status or identity.
Basic Information
Founded in
2011
EIN
45-0643746
Total Assets
$1.212 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Season 2024/25 Announced
Explore our new 2024/25 season, featuring exciting performances.

Kennedy Center Concert Hall Debut
YAA's debut performance alongside Grammy-award winner Aoife O’Donovan.

Best Summer Camp
Voted as runner-up in Washington City Paper's Readers Poll for Best Summer Camp.
Impact Stats
Awards Won
Regional Emmy Award
YAA has won a Regional Emmy for outstanding achievements in the arts.
Notable Performances
Debut Performance at Kennedy Center
YAA made a notable debut at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in collaboration with Grammy-award winning artists.
Poll Ranking
Best Summer Camp Runner-Up
Won runner-up in Washington City Paper's Readers Poll for Best Summer Camp.
Upcoming Events

DISNEY IN CONCERT: A Dream is a Wish
2024-11-17
A concert featuring over 150 students in YAA Company and Orchestra.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
64
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.74%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
80.14%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.5688
8
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4236
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 471.4K | 36.94% |
Program Services | 781.3K | 61.22% |
Investment Income | 23.49K | 1.84% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 1.276M | 100.00% |
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