Walker West Music Academy
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Walker West Music Academy generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.1% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE LESSONS: THERE WERE 334 STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS IN 2022. LESSONS ARE DONE IN 18-20-WEEK SESSIONS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AND AN 8-WEEK SESSION OVER THE SUMMER. WWMA IS OPEN FOR LESSONS 280 DAYS AND SERVES X UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS IN OUR WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSONS AND ENSEMBLE. INSTRUMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION INCLUDE PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, WIND INSTRUMENTS, VOICE, PERCUSSION, ORGAN, VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND CELLO. AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH SESSION, A CONCERT IS GIVEN SO STUDENTS CAN PERFORM WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED. THE CONCERTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. PRIVATE LESSONS ARE TAUGHT TO STUDENTS AGES 5 AND OLDER. OUR JAZZ ENSEMBLES REHEARSE WEEKLY AND PERFORM FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS JUNETEENTH, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, SELBY JAZZ FESTIVAL, AND TWIN CITIES JAZZ FEST. THERE IS ONE ADULT JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND THREE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES. THE KAMOINGE STRING ENSEMBLE WHICH IS COMPOSED OF PRIVATE LESSON STUDENTS, PREPARES SELECTIONS TO PERFORM AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS 0-6 WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS. CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY MUSIC GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS, APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED TUITION ASSISTANCE. WALKER WEST PROVIDES MUSIC PROGRAMS TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE FACING MEMORY LOSS THROUGH THE AMAZING GRACE CHOIR. THERE ARE 38 CURRENT PARTICIPANTS WHO PERFORM AT CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. WALKER WEST OFFERS DIGITAL MUSIC PROGRAMS AND RESIDENCIES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN 2022 WWMA SERVED OVER 50 PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Doyle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Bolkum Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Greg Finzell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christy Bartlett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Eric Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Grant West Co-Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $268,937 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,194,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,463,379 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $343,017 |
| Investment income | $310 |
| 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 | $1,819,821 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $89,225 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,990 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,646 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $539,346 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,508 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,918 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $89,131 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $369,044 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,675 |
| Office expenses | $55,401 |
| Information technology | $723 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $76,392 |
| Travel | $5,982 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,988 |
| Interest | $13,172 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102,128 |
| Insurance | $7,668 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,619,609 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $544,616 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $489,772 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $123,182 |
| 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 | $419,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $70,679 |
| Total assets | $1,829,522 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,235 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $26,339 |
| 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 | $436,691 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $101,690 |
| Total liabilities | $653,955 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $274,516 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $901,051 |
| 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 | $1,829,522 |