West Michigan Symphony
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Muskegon, MI
- Founding
- 11/1944
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 38-6092131
Organization Overview
West Michigan Symphony is located in Muskegon, MI. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, West Michigan Symphony employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Michigan Symphony is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, West Michigan Symphony generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE ARE A CATALYST FOR A MUSIC-INFUSED WEST MICHIGAN: LEADING, FACILITATING, CONNECTING AND COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO STIMULATE CULTURAL VIBRANCY, INCLUSIVITY AND PRIDE OF PLACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONCERTS: SERVING AS AN ANCHOR TO MUSKEGON'S ARTS COMMUNITY FOR 80 YEARS, WMS HAS ASSISTED IN THE RECENT RENAISSANCE OF MUSKEGON'S BUSINESS DISTRICT BY MAINTAINING ITS DOWNTOWN OFFICES AND HELPING POPULATE THE CITY STREETS AND BUSINESSES DURING CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS. THIS PROMOTES A MORE VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. WMS TRULY BELIEVES THAT CLASSICAL MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE AND THROUGH THAT EXPRESSION WE CONTINUALLY ARE INSPIRED TO FIND NEW WAYS TO CONNECT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE WEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY PRESENTS THE LINK UP PROGRAM WHICH PAIRS THE ORCHESTRA WITH 4TH GRADE CLASSES FOR A YEARLONG, HANDS-ON MUSIC CURRICULUM CULMINATING IN A SPRING CONCERT AT THE FRAUENTHAL THEATER REACHING 4,600 STUDENTS FROM 54 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SIX MICHIGAN COUNTIES ANNUALLY. WMS ALSO HAS A CHILDREN'S CHOIR THAT PROVIDES TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE LAKESHORE COMMUNITIES. THE CHOIR PERFORMS AT WMS CONCERTS AND INDEPENDENT CONCERTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Speck Music Director | 40 | $102,000 | |
Andrew Buelow President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $98,723 |
Michael Olthoff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Even Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul R Jackson Chairperson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,248,927 |
| Investment income | $420 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,549,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $200,723 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $209,462 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,455 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,533 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,326 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $78,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,452 |
| Office expenses | $38,909 |
| Information technology | $17,111 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,127 |
| Travel | $13,517 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,110 |
| Insurance | $9,120 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,019,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,700 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,055,717 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $519,608 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,877 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,301,167 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,739 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $214,448 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $116,043 |
| Other liabilities | $755,768 |
| Total liabilities | $1,115,998 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,185,169 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that West Michigan Symphony has recieved totaling $359,963.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Muskegon County Community Foundation Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: ANNUAL DISBURSEMENTS; CAMPAIGN EXPENSES; CHAIR SPONSORSHIP FOR 2021-22 CONCERT SEASON; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; SUPPORT THE LINK UP PROGRAM; SUPPORT ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES; TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH SYMPHONY | $146,944 |
Howmet Aerospace Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: "TUNE UP" MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM | $70,000 |
The Meijer Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc Grand Haven, MI PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $22,675 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,652 |
Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $538,057 |
| Earnings | $20,803 |
| Admin Expense | $3,948 |
| Net Contributions | $1,100 |
| Grants | $20,620 |
| Ending Balance | $535,392 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc Milwaukee, WI | $122,941,209 | $33,243,126 |
Grand Rapids Symphony Society Grand Rapids, MI | $6,657,585 | $10,068,479 |
Indiana Symphony Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | $13,063,766 | $26,550,940 |
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc Columbus, OH | $23,849,025 | $7,378,126 |
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $27,926,694 | $5,947,084 |
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Dayton, OH | $10,536,333 | $6,130,805 |
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | $22,806,442 | $2,938,902 |
Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc Madison, WI | $6,807,074 | $3,792,114 |
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc Milwaukee, WI | $9,958,210 | $2,491,222 |
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Inc Madison, WI | $6,414,052 | $3,173,196 |
Youngstown Symphony Society Inc Youngstown, OH | $9,809,717 | $1,234,201 |
South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association Inc South Bend, IN | $11,276,810 | $2,188,431 |