Duluth-Superior Symphony Association
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $795.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 139
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 03/1944
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 41-0760835
Organization Overview
Duluth-Superior Symphony Association, operating under the name Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, is located in Duluth, MN. 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 06/2022, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra employed 139 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra 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, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra generated $795.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $924.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING SYMPHONIC MUSIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2022-23 SEASON, THE DSSO WILL PERFORM 9 PROGRAMS OVER 11 CONCERTS AT THE DECC (7 MASTERWORKS AND 2 POPS PROGRAMS, WITH EACH POPS CONCERT OPEN TO FAMILIES AS PART OF OUR CASUAL CONCERT SERIES). AS OF DECEMBER 2022, THE DSSO HAS MORE THAN 1,150 SUBSCRIBERS ACROSS ALL CONCERTS. WE ADDED 453 NEW SUBSCRIBERS THIS SEASON THROUGH OUR "9 FOR 90" INITATIVE - OFFERING AN AMAZING DEAL TO FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBERS AFTER WE RECONFIGURED OUR SEATING AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE DSSO SUPPORTS A ROBUST YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM WITH MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS ENROLLED EACH YEAR. THE DSSO WAS ABLE TO COME OUT OF THE COVID-INDUCED LIMITATIONS TO BOTH AUDIENCES AND STAGE MUSICIANS IN THE 2020-21 SEASON TO HAVE A VERY PRODUCTIVE 2021-22 SEASON. WE WERE ABLE TO RETURN TO A MOSTLY NORMAL SEASON, HAVING TO CHANGE PROGRAMMING FOR ONE CONCERT. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO OFFER SIX OF OUR NINE CONCERTS DIGITALLY AND FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTS, ALLOWING GREATER ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR COMMUNITY. THE DSSO RETURNED TO A FULL PROGRAM OF NINE MAINSTAGE CONCERTS AND TWO CASUAL CONCERTS FOR THE 2021-22 SEASON. WE WERE ABLE TO OFFER SIX OF THE NINE VIRTUALLY VIA PARTNERSHIPS WITH WDSE AND STORYNORTH PRODUCTIONS, ALONG WITH THE MUSICIAN'S UNION. OUR LIVE AUDIENCE NUMBERS HAVE BEEN INCREASING FROM 500 IN ATTENDANCE AT THE FIRST CONCERT TO MORE THAN 1,000 AT THE LAST ONE. THE SUMMER OF 2022 ALSO SAW THE DSSO REVIVAL OF ITS BRIDGE SESSIONS SERIES. THIS INNOVATIVE CONCERT CONCEPT PAIRED LOCAL BANDS AND SOLO ARTISTS WITH DSSO MUSICIANS FOR CONCERTS AT THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPOT. WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 170 FOR EACH EVENT, AUDIENCES WERE ENERGIZED AND ENTHUSIASTIC WITH THE PERFORMANCES AND HOW THE MUSICIANS WERE ABLE TO BLEND TOGETHER INTO ONE ENSEMBLE. THE DSSO HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THREE MUSICIAN BOARD MEMBERS. A MINIMUM OF 12 BOARD MEMBERS AND A MAXIMUM OF 30 ARE REQUIRED TO GOVERN THE ORGANIZATION. THE DSSO CURRENTLY HAS A BOARD OF UP TO 22, 3 OF WHICH ARE MUSICIAN MEMBERS FROM THE ORCHESTRA. WE HAVE 5 FULL TIME PAID STAFF AND 8 PART TIME PAID STAFF. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADS THE BUSINESS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION, WITH OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR SETTING THE ARTISTIC TONE EACH SEASON. IN ADDITION, THE DSSO HAS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER CHORUS THAT PERFORMS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR WITH THE ORCHESTRA, WITH 150 TO 200 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING FROM THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Vanwaeyenberghe Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,339 |
Kathy Sanders Director | Trustee | 5 | $3,469 |
Nairi Stack Director | Trustee | 5 | $2,480 |
James Mcleod Director | Trustee | 5 | $2,320 |
Sandra Barkley Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert T Bennett Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $713,410 |
| Investment income | $2,735 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,563 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $795,245 |
| 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. | $174,572 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $305,142 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,103 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,771 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,307 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,650 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,575 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,813 |
| Office expenses | $20,514 |
| Information technology | $30,320 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,913 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $640 |
| Interest | $3,903 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,445 |
| Insurance | $8,100 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $924,577 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $284,872 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,450 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,862 |
| 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 | $10,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $173,413 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,359,666 |
| Total assets | $1,861,417 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,541 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $169,114 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $130,988 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $540,643 |
| 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 | $1,320,774 |