Great Falls Symphony Asso Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $729.3k
- Investments
- $136.2k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Great Falls, MT
- Founding
- 03/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-6014907
Organization Overview
Great Falls Symphony Asso Inc is located in Great Falls, MT. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Falls Symphony Asso 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, Great Falls Symphony Asso Inc generated $729.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $696.5k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS AN ESTABLISHED CULTURAL ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN 1959. WE STRIVE TO OFFER A VARIETY OF LIVE SYMPHONIC AND CHAMBER MUSIC WITHIN OUR MISSION TO MAKE GREAT FALLS A BETTER PLACE THROUGH MUSIC.THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY INCLUDES A 65-MEMBER PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA, AN 80-MEMBER SYMPHONIC CHOIR AND TWO PROFESSIONAL RESIDENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, THECASCADE (STRING) QUARTET AND CHINOOK WINDS (QUINTET) MADE UP OF 9 "CORE ORCHESTRAL MUSICIANS.A YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1996 UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION THAT SUPPORTS TWO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AND AYOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM. OVER 100 TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS GRADES 6-12 FROM GREAT FALLS AND SURROUNDING AREAS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM EVERY YEAR.THESE COMPONENTS OFFER A RICH AND DIVERSE MIX OF ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE ORCHESTRA, CHORAL, CHAMBER AND EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS WHICH REACH UP TO 40,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY PRESENTS A 7-CONCERT CLASSICAL SERIES EVERY YEAR AND PLAYS HOST TO A VARIETY OF GUEST ARTISTS AND RESIDENT COMPOSERS. THE CASCADE QUARTET AND CHINOOK WINDS PRESENT A TOTAL OF 14 CHAMBER CONCERTS IN GREAT FALLS. THEY ALSO TOUR MONTANA AND THE UNITED STATES, TRAVELING AN AVERAGE OF 4,500 MILES EACH YEAR PERFORMING AND HOSTING WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TO FULFILL A STATE AND REGIONAL MISSION, THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY PLACES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. TWO YOUTH MATINEES AND A FREE FAMILY MATINEE ARE PRESENTED EACH SEASON AND HAVE SERVED WELL OVER 115,000 STUDENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HOME SCHOOLS IN A 100-MILE REGION AROUND GREAT FALLS.IN ADDITION TO THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATIONFS CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERINGS, THEY ALSO PRESENT THE BROADWAY IN GREAT FALLS SERIES. BROADWAY IN GREAT FALLS BRINGS NATIONALLY TOURING BROADWAY SHOWS THROUGH GREAT FALLS EACH YEAR.THE GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY PARTNERS WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hillary R Shepherd Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $53,500 |
Dan Bateman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mitch Stelling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Barrow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Ayers Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marin Keyes Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $318,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $330,708 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $649,458 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,257 |
| Investment income | $51,561 |
| 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 | $729,276 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $53,512 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,512 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $389,871 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,555 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,672 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $63,791 |
| Office expenses | $5,596 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,143 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $886 |
| Interest | $1,888 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,279 |
| All other expenses | $32,303 |
| Total functional expenses | $696,529 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $255,862 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,805 |
| 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 | $1,390 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $362,592 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,094,753 |
| Investments—other securities | $136,236 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,881,219 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$3,147 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $65,455 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $62,308 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,485 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,804,426 |
| 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 | $1,881,219 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great Falls Symphony Asso Inc has recieved totaling $70,695.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Montana Community Foundation Inc Helena, MT PURPOSE: 2021 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $57,505 |
Davidson Family Foundation Great Falls, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Carlson Music Scholarship Fund Billings, MT PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $190 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,486,608 |
| Ending Balance | $2,486,608 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boise Philharmonic Association Inc Boise, ID | $1,686,396 | $2,920,206 |
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Sioux Falls, SD | $2,471,738 | $2,231,218 |
Billings Symphony Society Billings, MT | $4,831,498 | $2,161,521 |
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Cheyenne, WY | $1,141,366 | $679,698 |
Helena Symphony Society Helena, MT | $351,537 | $815,895 |
Fargo-Moorhead Orchestral Fargo, ND | $390,819 | $828,935 |
Great Falls Symphony Asso Inc Great Falls, MT | $1,881,219 | $729,276 |
Bozeman Symphony Society Bozeman, MT | $828,625 | $908,996 |
Glacier Symphony And Chorale Inc Kalispell, MT | $525,029 | $674,842 |
Missoula Civic Symphony Association Missoula, MT | $866,121 | $720,309 |
Idaho Falls Symphony Society Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $458,367 | $588,403 |
Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Casper, WY | $456,448 | $471,001 |