Civic Intelligence

Houston Symphony Endowment

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-8350227

Jun 01, 2015 to May 31, 2016 • Filed on Apr 14, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
615 Louisiana StHouston, TX 77002

(713) 224-4240

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

2nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

2nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-106%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

4th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 4% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-3.8%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-73%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets2nd percentile

Assets

Down

$72,640,980

Down $2,860,171 (-3.8%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$72,640,980

Down $2,860,171 (-3.8%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue2nd percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,215,472

Down $6,073,894 (-73%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$4,563,949

Up $258,667 (+6.0%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$2,348,477

Down $6,332,561 (-159%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100M$50M$0Assets 2011: $70,195,468Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $70,195,4682011Assets 2012: $66,511,868Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $66,511,8682012Assets 2013: $71,276,690Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $71,276,6902013Assets 2014: $73,729,642Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $73,729,6422014Assets 2015: $75,501,151Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $75,501,1512015Assets 2016: $72,640,980Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $72,640,9802016Assets 2017: $74,610,515Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $74,610,5152017Assets 2018: $77,875,481Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $77,875,4812018Assets 2019: $75,471,987Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $75,471,9872019Assets 2020: $73,523,933Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $73,523,9332020Assets 2021: $90,419,052Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $90,419,0522021Assets 2022: $87,456,110Liabilities 2022: $5,177Net Assets 2022: $87,450,9332022Assets 2023: $86,515,822Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $86,515,8222023

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$72,640,980
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$72,640,980
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $1,509,832Expenses 2011: $3,943,476Net Income 2011: -$2,433,6442011Expenses 2012: $4,128,8082012Expenses 2013: $4,589,9552013Revenue 2014: $6,120,692Expenses 2014: $4,156,952Net Income 2014: $1,963,7402014Revenue 2015: $8,289,366Expenses 2015: $4,305,282Net Income 2015: $3,984,0842015Revenue 2016: $2,215,472Expenses 2016: $4,563,949Net Income 2016: -$2,348,4772016Revenue 2017: $2,656,900Expenses 2017: $5,140,374Net Income 2017: -$2,483,4742017Revenue 2018: $4,484,463Expenses 2018: $4,103,735Net Income 2018: $380,7282018Revenue 2019: $2,200,422Expenses 2019: $3,791,934Net Income 2019: -$1,591,5122019Revenue 2020: $2,650,050Expenses 2020: $5,469,767Net Income 2020: -$2,819,7172020Revenue 2021: $3,639,134Expenses 2021: $3,656,998Net Income 2021: -$17,8642021Revenue 2022: $3,071,634Expenses 2022: $4,034,226Net Income 2022: -$962,5922022Revenue 2023: $5,113,564Expenses 2023: $4,500,976Net Income 2023: $612,5882023

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,215,472
Expenses$4,563,949
Net Income-$2,348,477
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016
Signed
Apr 14, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$32,623,067
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society.

The Houston Symphony Endowment's sole purpose is to support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$61,479,161$58,421,029▼ $3,058,132
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,887,839$7,065,468▲ $3,177,629
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,099,525$4,792,990▼ $2,306,535
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$480,000$480,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$596,696$321,853▼ $274,843
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$75,501,151$72,640,980▼ $2,860,171
Other Assets Total$1,957,930$1,559,640▼ $398,290
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$72,606,789$76,490,213▲ $3,883,424
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,894,362--
Unrestricted Net Assets-$-3,849,233-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$75,501,151$72,640,980▼ $2,860,171
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$75,501,151$72,640,980▼ $2,860,171

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$480,000--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$75,501,151$4,109,801▼ $2,437,539-$72,640,980
2014$73,729,642$3,711,580▲ $2,331,320-$75,501,151
2013$71,276,690$76,808▲ $6,500,460-$73,729,642
2012$66,511,868$47,898▲ $9,275,620-$71,276,690
2011$70,195,468$2,821,129▼ $2,405,139-$66,511,868
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay4th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jesse TutorPresident
Alexandra PrunerTrustee
Frederic WeberTrustee
Gene DewhurstTrustee
James LeeTrustee
Michael MithoffTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$669,702
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,402,774
Other Revenue
$142,996
All Other Contributions
$669,702
Change in Net Assets
$-2,348,477

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,183,956
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$31,516
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-3,951,793
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$-1,767,837
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,215,472
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,532,433
Other Expenses$31,516
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,532,433--$4,532,433
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$31,516-$31,516
Total Functional Expenses$4,532,433$31,516$0$4,563,949

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,563,949
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,532,433
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,532,433
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$31,516
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX501(c)(3)Support on-going operations$4,532,433
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body

“The officers of the Houston Symphony Society ("Society") designate for three-year terms qualified persons to succeed the directors whose terms next expire. At least one of such persons designated annually to serve as director must be a person who is serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Society at the time of such person's designation as a director. The President of the Society may not be designated to serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Endowment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders

“The Certificate of Formation may only be amended with the joint approval of the governing body of the Houston Symphony Society and the Houston Symphony Endowment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Houston Symphony Endowment's Form 990 is reviewed by the President of the Endowment Board, along with the CEO and the Director of Finance of the Houston Symphony Society. The Form is sent electronically to all Trustees prior to the form being filed with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Each year the Board discusses any potential conflicts of interest that are brought to their attention based on the policy statements signed by Board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Houston Symphony Endowment makes its financial statements available on the Houston Symphony Society website. Financial statements, conflict of interest policy and any of its governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Houston Symphony Endowment
EIN
20-8350227
Phone
7132244240
Address
615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Signing Officer

Name
Alexandra Pruner
Title
President
Signed
2017-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alexandra Pruner
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027-5132
Preparer
Jody Blazek
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Audit adjustment to recognize 2012 pledge agreements = $3440099”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Houston Symphony Endowment (the Endowment) was established to support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society. The Endowment holds contributed funds in perpetuity, invests those funds, and makes contributions from time to time to the Society. Such contributions must meet the stated restrictions of donors as well as the current policies of the Endowment. The Endowment is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the officers of the Board of Directors of the Society.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Houston Symphony Endowment (the Endowment) was established to support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society. The Endowment holds contributed funds in perpetuity, invests those funds, and makes contributions from time to time to the Society. Such contributions must meet the stated restrictions of donors as well as the current policies of the Endowment. The Endowment is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the officers of the Board of Directors of the Society.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board requires regular updates from The Houston Symphony Society at Trustee meetings. The close relationship between the two organizations serves to monitor the use of the funds.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The officers of the Houston Symphony Society ("Society") designate for three-year terms qualified persons to succeed the directors whose terms next expire. At least one of such persons designated annually to serve as director must be a person who is serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Society at the time of such person's designation as a director. The President of the Society may not be designated to serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Endowment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Certificate of Formation may only be amended with the joint approval of the governing body of the Houston Symphony Society and the Houston Symphony Endowment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Houston Symphony Endowment's Form 990 is reviewed by the President of the Endowment Board, along with the CEO and the Director of Finance of the Houston Symphony Society. The Form is sent electronically to all Trustees prior to the form being filed with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Each year the Board discusses any potential conflicts of interest that are brought to their attention based on the policy statements signed by Board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Houston Symphony Endowment makes its financial statements available on the Houston Symphony Society website. Financial statements, conflict of interest policy and any of its governing documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Audit adjustment to recognize 2012 pledge agreements = $3440099
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$72,640,980
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$72,640,980
Revenue
$2,215,472
Expenses
$4,563,949
Net income
-$2,348,477
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$86.5$0.00$86.5$5.11$4.50$0.61
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$87.5$0.01$87.5$3.07$4.03$0.96
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$90.4$0.00$90.4$3.64$3.66$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$73.5$0.00$73.5$2.65$5.47$2.82
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$75.5$0.00$75.5$2.20$3.79$1.59
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$77.9$0.00$77.9$4.48$4.10$0.38
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$74.6$0.00$74.6$2.66$5.14$2.48
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$72.6$0.00$72.6$2.22$4.56$2.35
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$75.5$0.00$75.5$8.29$4.31$3.98
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$73.7$0.00$73.7$6.12$4.16$1.96
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$71.3$0.00$71.3$4.59
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$66.5$0.00$66.5$4.13
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$70.2$0.00$70.2$1.51$3.94$2.43
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