THE MISSION OF DYAO IS TO EXPOSE YOUNG MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES TO THE JOY AND BEAUTY OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC, PURSUING EXCELLENCE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ORCHESTRAL TRAINING, UNIQUE & DIVERSE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEW PATHWAYS TO SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCES. ULTIMATELY, WE SEEK TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS WHO WILL REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+15.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
-32.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-66.0% YoY
About Denver Young Artists Orchestra
Based on IRS filings
Denver Young Artists Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,008,512 | $870,702 | $896,546 |
| Revenue | $835,204 | $741,163 | $789,715 |
| Expenses | $805,950 | $786,428 | $759,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,678 | $20,547 | $61,112 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Jewell Elementary School ($14,880), Charles Burrell Visual and Performing Arts K-8 Campus ($5,460).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AURORA, CO | TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,880 |
| CHARLES BURRELL VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS K-8 CAMPUS AURORA, CO | TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,460 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WALTRIP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110,099 |
| LAURA GABBAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLLY HERRIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MADA LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN OAKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUSTIN PITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSIE SALAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALBERTA BUCKMAN | DIRECTOR (HONORARY) | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE RYAN | DIRECTOR (HONORARY) | 1 | — |
| SEAN CORTES | CO PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EILEEN GRIFFIN | CO PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DENISE JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| COLIN OLDBERG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMILY NILSEN | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DANIEL FRANK | PAST TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Young Artists Orchestra?
Denver Young Artists Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Denver Young Artists Orchestra?
As of 2025, Denver Young Artists Orchestra holds $1.0M in total assets with $835K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2025.
Where does Denver Young Artists Orchestra operate?
Denver Young Artists Orchestra has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Denver Young Artists Orchestra award?
In 2025, Denver Young Artists Orchestra awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Denver Young Artists Orchestra's EIN?
Denver Young Artists Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0809348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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