Walker West Music Academy
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1678368
Organization Overview
Walker West Music Academy is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Walker West Music Academy employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walker West Music Academy 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 12/2021, Walker West Music Academy generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.3% 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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WALKER WEST MUSIC ACADEMY CREATES A MUSIC LEARNING COMMUNITY ROOTED IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS CAN GATHER, EXPLORE AND GROW THROUGH MUSIC, BY PROVIDING LESSONS ON VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE WERE OPEN FOR LESSONS 280 DAYS AND SERVED 328 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS IN OUR WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON/ENSEMBLE/GROUP INSTRUCTION PROGRAM. INSTRUMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION INCLUDE PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, WIND INSTRUMENTS, VOICE, PERCUSSION, ORGAN, VIOLIN, VIOLA AND CELLO. AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH SESSION, A RECITAL IS GIVEN SO THAT STUDENTS CAN SHARE WHAT THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. THE RECITALS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND. PRIVATE LESSON STUDENTS ARE AGES 5 AND OLDER. OUR JAZZ ENSEMBLES REHEARSE WEEKLY AND PERFORM FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS JUNETEENTH, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, SELBY JAZZ FEST AND TWIN CITIES JAZZ FEST. THERE IS ONE ADULT JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND THREE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES. THE KAMOINGE STRING ENSEMBLE WHICH CONSISTS OF PRIVATE LESSONS STUDENTS PREPARE SELECTIONS TO PERFORM AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. IN NOVEMBER 2021, OUR THREE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES AND THE KAMOINGE STRING ENSEMBLE PERFORMED AT THE LANDMARK CENTER FOR THEIR SUNDAYS AT LANDMARK CONCERT SERIES. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AGES 0 - 6. CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY GROUP MUSIC ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS. APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT OF OUR PRIVATE, GROUP AND ENSEMBLE STUDENTS RECEIVED TUITION ASSISTANCE IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Braxton Haulcy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,925 |
Amy Huerta Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Nelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Doyle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Peg Marrinan Chair Person Of Governance Committee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Finzell Chair Person Of Building Committee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $194,252 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,200,361 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,394,613 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $334,136 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| 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 | $1,732,905 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,730 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,369 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $487,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,223 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $33,330 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $204,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,615 |
| Office expenses | $94,516 |
| Information technology | $1,525 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,182 |
| Travel | $3,032 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,526 |
| Interest | $10,366 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103,998 |
| Insurance | $6,561 |
| All other expenses | $6,464 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,271,936 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,397 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $54,022 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $467,838 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $68,466 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $419,009 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,276,732 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,048 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $233,515 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $48,814 |
| Total liabilities | $301,377 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $558,949 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $416,406 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,276,732 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Walker West Music Academy has recieved totaling $868,773.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ARTS & CULTURE | $627,000 |
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $30,000 |
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $27,589 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Propel Nonprofits Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RECOVERY CAPITAL LOAN FORGIVENESS | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music Inc Milwaukee, WI | $12,916,262 | $4,546,941 |
Preucil School Of Music Iowa City, IA | $5,696,584 | $1,870,215 |
Walker West Music Academy Saint Paul, MN | $1,276,732 | $1,732,905 |
St Paul Conservatory Of Music Saint Paul, MN | $282,927 | $625,706 |
Wausau Conservatory Of Music Inc Wausau, WI | $2,318,265 | $970,609 |
Center For Irish Music Inc St Paul, MN | $269,907 | $515,929 |
Wirth Center For The Performing Arts St Cloud, MN | $216,181 | $395,155 |
La Musica Lirics Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,165 | $230,159 |
Mankato Suzuki School Of Music Inc Mankato, MN | $49,123 | $0 |
Music Academy Of Sun Prairie Inc Sun Prairie, WI | $87,652 | $0 |
Mount Calvary Academy Of Music Excelsior, MN | $71,647 | $171,983 |
Zenon Dance Company And School Inc Minneapolis, MN | $175,139 | $234,282 |