Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

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 06/2023, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra employed 11 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 06/2023, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra generated $584.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $668.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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 WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR OVER 40 YEARS, BRINGING WORLD CLASS GUEST ARTISTS AND FINE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO OUR COMMUNITY.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Gustafson
President
$0
Corey Welch
Vice President
$0
Debbie Arthur
Secretary
$1,440
Gena Mikkelsen
Treasurer
$580
Ken Bronstein
Past President
$90
Marcela Berg
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $60,352
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$306,577
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$366,929
Total Program Service Revenue$205,789
Investment income $12,758
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,947
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $583,991

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