CLAREMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Mission Statement
CCSM is on a mission: Claremont Community School of Music offers exceptional music instruction for all people. We value and maintain an environment where: • professionally aspiring and amateur musicians meet their goals for fine musicianship, personal improvement and lifelong fulfillment. • diverse abilities and musical styles enrich our lives and communities. • music instruction and activity are open to all interested persons regardless of age, creed, race, nationality, income, gender, sexual orientation or ability. Our vision encompasses: • musical literacy as the birthright of every child. • music education and performance opportunities without barriers. • music as a critical language that encourages brain development, enhanced learning and creativity. • encouraging the self-discipline, cultural development and creativity that enrich individuals and the community.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
72.4% | 77.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
27.6% | 14.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 302.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
5.7 mo | 15.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
18.3% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
85.5% | 70.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
10.1% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
8.9% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
6.6% | 0.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $792K | 72.4% | 71 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $654K | 74.9% | 71 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $1.4M | $543K | 75.9% | 71 |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $1.2M | N/A | — | 57 |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $1.1M | N/A | — | 50 |
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