Fort Smith Symphony Association Inc is located in Fort Smith, AR. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Fort Smith Symphony Association Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Smith Symphony Association Inc 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, Fort Smith Symphony Association Inc generated $604.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $469.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 6 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:
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THE FORT SMITH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OUR COMMUNITY WITH EXCELLENT ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORCHESTRA INCLUDES OVER 100 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS TRAVELING FROM OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI, TEXAS, KANSAS, TENNESSEE, AND NEW YORK AS WELL AS ARKANSAS FOR REHEARSALS AND CONCERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Jeter Music Direct | Officer | 40 | $120,698 |
Anitra Fay VP Of Market | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Peter Fleck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Paul Hankins President El | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Moll VP Of Artist | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lavon Morton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $368,419 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $408,919 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $97,461 |
Investment income | $9,575 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,514 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $604,469 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $168,875 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,669 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,455 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,912 |
Office expenses | $2,706 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $40,782 |
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 | $5,093 |
Insurance | $25,677 |
All other expenses | $35,974 |
Total functional expenses | $469,483 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,806 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,186 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,102 |
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 | $5,503 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,247 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,122,450 |
Total assets | $2,558,294 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,278 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $73,815 |
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 | $48,736 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $137,829 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,009,262 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,411,203 |
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 | $2,558,294 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Fort Smith Symphony Association Inc has recieved totaling $81,008.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FROM ENDOWMENT EARNINGS | $12,377 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FROM ENDOWMENT EARNINGS | $12,377 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FROM ENDOWMENT EARNINGS | $12,377 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FROM ENDOWMENT EARNINGS | $12,377 |
Baptist Health Regional Hospitals Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,566,328 |
Earnings | $386,258 |
Other Expense | -$74,169 |
Ending Balance | $1,878,417 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dallas Symphony Association Inc Dallas, TX | $30,480,044 | $38,703,176 |
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra St Louis, MO | $77,659,859 | $61,304,520 |
Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | $6,917,238 | $35,994,603 |
Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | $64,822,369 | $17,397,853 |
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association Inc Fort Worth, TX | $39,389,813 | $15,284,563 |
Saint Louis Symphony Endowment Trust Saint Louis, MO | $280,111,729 | $18,922,089 |
Nashville Symphony Association Nashville, TN | $100,031,908 | $12,366,678 |
Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $16,602,843 | $6,401,721 |
Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Austin, TX | $7,592,727 | $4,195,926 |
Knoxville Symphony Society Inc Knoxville, TN | $1,484,079 | $3,960,669 |
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc Memphis, TN | $6,274,797 | $4,582,397 |
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra New Orleans, LA | $3,918,513 | $4,011,115 |