
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
