Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
- Assets
- $544.7k
- Revenue
- $409.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 10/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-1003176
Organization Overview
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellingham 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, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra generated $409.0k 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 (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $351.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BSO ENGAGES, CONNECTS, AND UPLIFTS OUR COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, AND INSPIRING MUSIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONCERT SERIES ENCOMPASSES 6-8 CONCERTS EACH YEAR AS PART OF OUR REGULAR SEASON. THIS INCLUDES FIVE CLASSICAL CONCERTS, A CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT, AND A HOLIDAY CONCERT. THE CONCERTS ARE HELD AT THE HISTORIC MOUNT BAKER THEATRE, WHICH SEATS OVER 1,500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, HELPING THE BSO TO REACH OVER 8,500 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH OUR CONCERTS. CONCERTS INCLUDE A FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURE FOR ATTENDEES. THE VOLUNTEER-BASED ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN A CULTURAL LANDMARK FOR WHATCOME COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR OVER 40 YEARS, BRINGING WORLD CLASS GUEST ARTISTS AND FINE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO OUR COMMUNITY. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE BSO PROVIDED BROADCASTS OF CONCERTS.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS HOLD OVER 90 IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES EACH SEASON REACHING OVER 7,500 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY. THESE PERFORMANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR FREE TO AREA SCHOOLS AND TARGET STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCES. EXAMPLES OF THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS, BEETHOVEN IN THE SCHOOLS, AND SOLOISTS IN THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE BSO PRESENTS AN EDUCATIONAL CONCERT AT MOUNT BAKER THEATRE AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL SERIES AND HAS AN INSTRUMENT LOAN PROGRAM. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE BSO CONTINUED WITH YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, ADJUSTING THEM AS NEEDED AND PARTNERING WITH AREA SCHOOLS AND THE WHATCOM ARTS PROJECT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Dudenbostel Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $2,700 |
Debbie Arthur Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $1,210 |
Patrick Roulet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Comeau Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Bonde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Ryan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $51,005 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $314,639 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,644 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,853 |
| Investment income | $3,503 |
| 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 | $409,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,950 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,888 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,066 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $147,214 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,908 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,360 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,934 |
| Office expenses | $16,767 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,821 |
| Travel | $249 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,482 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,052 |
| Insurance | $3,660 |
| All other expenses | $3,756 |
| Total functional expenses | $351,386 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,916 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $333,567 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,226 |
| 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 | $11,114 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,877 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $544,700 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,115 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,084 |
| 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 | $32,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $56,099 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,601 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $544,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bellingham Symphony Orchestra has recieved totaling $72,999.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tucker Family Foundation Mountlake Terrace, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $32,862 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $137 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $41,097 |
| Earnings | $3,110 |
| Admin Expense | $616 |
| Grants | $1,015 |
| Ending Balance | $42,576 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | $18,857,224 | $30,239,580 |
Oregon Symphony Association Portland, OR | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 |
Spokane Symphony Society Spokane, WA | $21,554,106 | $5,421,713 |
Eugene Symphony Association Inc Eugene, OR | $630,258 | $3,023,786 |
Boise Philharmonic Association Inc Boise, ID | $1,686,396 | $2,920,206 |
Seattle Symphony Foundation Seattle, WA | $45,740,973 | $2,180,352 |
Portland Youth Philharmonic Association Portland, OR | $5,269,398 | $1,550,813 |
Symphony Tacoma Tacoma, WA | $1,937,065 | $1,665,927 |
Portland Baroque Orchestra Portland, OR | $709,672 | $1,187,093 |
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Portland, OR | $1,134,069 | $1,228,572 |
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra Seattle, WA | $2,216,519 | $1,310,501 |
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra Bellevue, WA | $708,416 | $694,146 |