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Local Studio Branch Budgets Breakdown

The following budgets are built based on funds that come in from partners in the Industry Fund. This fund is accumulated by monthly contributions from local venues, promoters, and artists adding $1/per ticket, as well as major one time donors and general operations grants.

Top Partners:

$10k Budget

OVERVIEW
Local team gets studio gear and runs a workshop once per month in a local school.
 

STAFF

Local Administrator and Outreach

$50 Weekly x 52 = $2,600

MENTORSHIP + WORKSHOPS

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Producer Workshop Pay $100 x 12: $1,200

Host Workshop Pay $100 x 12: $1,200

BF Trainers - 2 Flights x $300: $600

BF Trainers Pay $500 x 2: $1,000

Coordination Team 10% x $10k: $1,000

WORKSHOP STUDIO GEAR

Macbook Pro: $550

M Audio Interface: $329

SM58 Mic: $100

Shure SM7B Mic: $469

Audio Technica Headphones: $69

Ableton Live 12 Suite: 300

Various Cables: $150

Gear Dolleys and Cases: $250

8ft Tables: $49

Headphone Splitters: $10

Mic Stand: $75

$50k Budget

OVERVIEW
• Branch leader gets a stable part time wage to sustain growth & lead team.
• Adds support staff.
• Adds 3rd musician to workshops.
• Small winter benefit event budget.
• Expands to two schools per month.

STAFF

Part Time Branch Leader

$400 Weekly x 52 = $20,800

Outreach Director

$250 Monthly x 12 = $3,000 

BENEFIT EVENT = $3,100

Educators: 5 x $100: $500

Performances: 4 x $250: $1,000

Marketing (Flyer, Ads, Etc.): $500

Venue Rental: $600

Misc. Logistics: $500

MENTORSHIP + WORKSHOPS

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Producer Workshop Pay $100 x 24: $2,400

Host Workshop Pay $100 x 24: $2,400

Musician Workshop Pay $100 x 24: $2,400

BF Trainers - 2 Flights x $300: $600

BF Trainers Pay $500 x 2: $1,000

Coordination Team 10% x $10k: $1,000

WORKSHOP STUDIO GEAR = $2,277

$100k Budget

OVERVIEW

• Branch leader goes full time with more support staff.

• Adds summer benefit event.

• Team now is in 3 locations per month.

STAFF

Full Time Branch Leader

750 Weekly x 52 = $39,000

Outreach Director

$250 Weekly x 52 = $13,00

BENEFIT EVENTS

Summer Event: $3,100

Winter Event: $3,100

MENTORSHIP + WORKSHOPS

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Producer Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

Host Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

Musician Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

BF Trainers - 2 Flights x $300: $600

BF Trainers Pay $500 x 2: $1,000

Coordination Team 10% x $10k: $10,000

WORKSHOP STUDIO GEAR = $2,277

Global Operation Budget Breakdown

The following budgets are built based on funds that come in from generous national partners to supports essential infrastructure that empowers every branch. This fund is accumulated by monthly contributions from national festivals and touring artists adding $1/per ticket, as well as major one time donors and federal operations grants.

Top Partners:

$100k Budget

OVERVIEW
Secures essential compliance, curriculum development, growth strategy, & part-time operational leadership.

Minimum required to sustain the initiative. 

STAFF

Executive Director: $500 Weekly x 52 = $26,000

Operations Director: $250 Weekly x 52 = $13,000
Communications Director: $400 Weekly x 52 = $19,200

Booking Coordinator: $240 Weekly x 48 = $11,520

Educational Content Team: $250 Monthly x 12 = $3,000

Outreach Coordinator: $500 Monthly x 12 = $6,000

Financial Manager: $200 Monthly x 12 = $2,400

Grant Writer: $400 Monthly x 12 = $4,800

Data Analyst: $200 Monthly x 12 = $2,400

HQ Office: 2x Per Week x $50 = $4,800

COMPLIANCE

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Charitable Solicitation Permits: $250 x 2 = $500

Insurance: $35 x 12 = $420

990 Filing: $150

Financial Audit: $250

Web Hosting: $265

Staff Training: $950

OUTREACH

Org Wide Ad Spend: $1,000

Branch Support Stipends: $500 x 5 = $2,500

Merchandise Collaborators: $100 x 12 = $1,200

$225k Budget

OVERVIEW
Full time director with increased part time support team, increased growth strategy, adds Development Director, nationwide fundraiser event, & continuity fund.

STAFF

Executive Director: $1,000 Weekly x 52 = $52,000

Operations Director: $900 Weekly x 52 = $46,800
Communications Director: $600 Weekly x 52 = $31,200

Booking Coordinator: $320 Weekly x 48 = $15,360

Educational Content Team: $250 Monthly x 12 = $3,000

Outreach Coordinator: $500 Monthly x 12 = $6,000

Financial Manager: $200 Monthly x 12 = $2,400

Grant Writer: $400 Monthly x 12 = $4,800

Data Analyst: $200 Monthly x 12 = $2,400

HQ Office: 2x Per Week x $50 = $4,800

COMPLIANCE

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Charitable Solicitation Permits: $250 x 2 = $500

Insurance: $35 x 12 = $420

990 Filing: $150

Financial Audit: $250

Web Hosting: $265

Staff Training: $950

OUTREACH

Org Wide Ad Spend: $1,000

Branch Support Stipends: $500 x 5 = $2,500

Merchandise Collaborators: $100 x 12 = $1,200

$500k Budget

OVERVIEW

Full time global team, lease to own office, operating reserves, creative fellowship stipends, marginalized youth access investments, and employment microgrants.

STAFF

Full Time Branch Leader

750 Weekly x 52 = $39,000

Outreach Director

$250 Weekly x 52 = $13,00

BENEFIT EVENTS

Summer Event: $3,100

Winter Event: $3,100

MENTORSHIP + WORKSHOPS

 Background Checks: $35 x 5: $175

Producer Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

Host Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

Musician Workshop Pay: $100 x 36: $3,600

BF Trainers - 2 Flights x $300: $600

BF Trainers Pay $500 x 2: $1,000

Coordination Team 10% x $10k: $10,000

WORKSHOP STUDIO GEAR = $2,277

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