Civic Intelligence

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-6299058

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 22, 2017

PO Box 1281Lancaster, PA 17608

(717) 291-6440

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

15th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$107,635

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$1,199,841

Down $296,576 (-20%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$591,529

Down $292,047 (-33%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$608,312

Down $4,529 (-0.7%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$1,309,591

Up $204,065 (+18%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,561,773

Up $94,589 (+6.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$252,182

Up $109,476 (+30%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $1,849,549Liabilities 2010: $731,525Net Assets 2010: $1,118,0242010Assets 2011: $1,984,510Liabilities 2011: $661,198Net Assets 2011: $1,323,3122011Assets 2012: $1,922,498Liabilities 2012: $711,844Net Assets 2012: $1,210,6542012Assets 2013: $1,982,337Liabilities 2013: $610,093Net Assets 2013: $1,372,2442013Assets 2014: $2,000,270Liabilities 2014: $652,472Net Assets 2014: $1,347,7982014Assets 2015: $1,496,417Liabilities 2015: $612,841Net Assets 2015: $883,5762015Assets 2016: $1,199,841Liabilities 2016: $608,312Net Assets 2016: $591,5292016Assets 2017: $1,207,608Liabilities 2017: $662,117Net Assets 2017: $545,4912017Assets 2018: $984,196Liabilities 2018: $554,033Net Assets 2018: $430,1632018Assets 2019: $661,402Liabilities 2019: $513,530Net Assets 2019: $147,8722019Assets 2020: $128,430Liabilities 2020: $325,376Net Assets 2020: -$196,9462020Assets 2021: $99,361Liabilities 2021: $301,793Net Assets 2021: -$202,4322021Assets 2022: $68,266Liabilities 2022: $324,264Net Assets 2022: -$255,9982022Assets 2023: $66,384Liabilities 2023: $543,512Net Assets 2023: -$477,1282023Assets 2024: $119,423Liabilities 2024: $508,990Net Assets 2024: -$389,5672024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,199,841
Liabilities$608,312
Net Assets$591,529

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,421,6492010Expenses 2011: $1,541,9072011Expenses 2012: $1,691,5922012Expenses 2013: $1,524,7972013Revenue 2014: $1,347,166Expenses 2014: $1,502,034Net Income 2014: -$154,8682014Revenue 2015: $1,105,526Expenses 2015: $1,467,184Net Income 2015: -$361,6582015Revenue 2016: $1,309,591Expenses 2016: $1,561,773Net Income 2016: -$252,1822016Revenue 2017: $1,062,744Expenses 2017: $1,176,468Net Income 2017: -$113,7242017Revenue 2018: $1,022,349Expenses 2018: $1,108,406Net Income 2018: -$86,0572018Revenue 2019: $686,259Expenses 2019: $971,615Net Income 2019: -$285,3562019Revenue 2020: $631,410Expenses 2020: $626,477Net Income 2020: $4,9332020Revenue 2021: $435,038Expenses 2021: $440,547Net Income 2021: -$5,5092021Revenue 2022: $869,787Expenses 2022: $923,558Net Income 2022: -$53,7712022Revenue 2023: $734,186Expenses 2023: $955,282Net Income 2023: -$221,0962023Revenue 2024: $1,312,279Expenses 2024: $1,224,718Net Income 2024: $87,5612024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,309,591
Expenses$1,561,773
Net Income-$252,182
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 22, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,164,782
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To organize, manage, and maintain a symphony orchestra for the cultural benefit of the public and particularly the community of lancaster county through the presentation of musical programs and concerts. The symphony also provides a scholarship program for students interested in pursuing studies in the field of music. The symphony also holds symphonic concerts for children in grades three through five free of charge to introduce youngsters to a symphony orchestra and are used by music educators as a springboard into instrumental music.

To organize, manage, and maintain a symphony orchestra for the cultural benefit of the public and particularly the community of lancaster county, pennsylvania through the presentation of musical programs and concerts. The symphony also provides a scholarship program for students interested in pursuing studies in the field of music. The symphony holds symphonic concerts for children in grades three through five free of charge to introduce youngsters to a symphony orchestra and are used by music educators as a springboard into instrumental music.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$958,461$710,629▼ $247,832
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,434$103,919▲ $14,485
Pledges and Grants Receivable$27,840$27,679▼ $161
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,846$16,056▼ $16,790
Inventories for Sale or Use$10,439--
Accounts Receivable$4,611--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,567$3,668▼ $1,899
Total Assets$1,496,417$1,199,841▼ $296,576
Other Assets Total$367,219$337,890▼ $29,329
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$241,798$248,928▲ $7,130
Deferred Revenue$217,512$186,702▼ $30,810
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$125,531$162,682▲ $37,151
Other Liabilities$28,000$10,000▼ $18,000
Total Liabilities$612,841$608,312▼ $4,529
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$922,813$893,484▼ $29,329
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$18,240$27,679▲ $9,439
Unrestricted Net Assets$-57,477$-329,634▼ $272,157
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$883,576$591,529▼ $292,047
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,496,417$1,199,841▼ $296,576

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,668$67,684$71,352
Other Assets Org$337,890--
Other Securities$710,629--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Steven GunzenhauserConductorFT$107,635$107,635

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Ellen DavisBoard Chair
David WalkerVice-chair
Ian MontgomeryBoard Secret
Bill MerrittDirector
Brenda SmokerDirector
Carol ReichlerDirector
Evelyn PendletonDirector
Sarah Young FisherDirector
Ted ByrneDirector
William RodruanDirector
Tiffany BenderTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$685,093
Program Service Revenue
$550,721
Investment Income
$4,586
Other Revenue
$69,191
All Other Contributions
$655,924
Change in Net Assets
$-252,182

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,309,591
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-4,255
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,305,336
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,309,591
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,026,540
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$535,233
Total Fundraising Expense$266,793
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$158,084$197,605$138,323$494,012
All Other Expenses$110,060$18,846$60$128,966
Occupancy$92,962$11,571$10,374$114,907
Other Expenses$87,814$74,041$88,338$74,041
Office Expenses$20,753$15,564$15,564$51,881
Payroll Taxes$13,191$16,488$11,542$41,221
Interest-$17,397-$17,397
Insurance$4,587$2,792$2,592$9,971
Fees for Services Accounting$3,452$6,391-$9,843
Depreciation Depletion$1,709$190-$1,899
Total Functional Expenses$924,280$370,700$266,793$1,561,773

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,597,383
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,561,773
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,561,773
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$35,610
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$68,148
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,946
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Auction$68,148$68,148$24,946$43,202
Total Events$68,148$68,148$24,946$43,202
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Scholarships Payable$10,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Line 11a explanation - the management team reviews the form 990 draft prior to issuing. The management team and the finance committee make a recommendation to the full board of directors to accept the form 990 and provides a 30-day opportunity for any individual board member to review the document and ask questions. The full board votes to accept the form 990 at the next meeting.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The conflict of interest policy is signed by the board annually.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Board leadership and the chair of the personnel committee meets with the music director to discuss goals, accomplishments and opportunities for improvement on an annual basis. Industry compensation data is available through the league of american orchestras. Board leadership and the chair of the personnel committee meets with the ceo to discuss goals, accomplishments and opportunities for improvement on an annual basis. Industry compensation data is available through the league of american orchestras.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Board leadership and the chair of the personnel committee meets with the music director to discuss goals, accomplishments and opportunities for improvement on an annual basis. Industry compensation data is available through the league of american orchestras. Board leadership and the chair of the personnel committee meets with the ceo to discuss goals, accomplishments and opportunities for improvement on an annual basis. Industry compensation data is available through the league of american orchestras.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

These documents are available upon request. Individuals may request these documents in person at the symphony office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
EIN
23-6299058
Phone
7172916440
Address
PO BOX 1281, LANCASTER, PA 17608

Signing Officer

Name
Paige Mcfarling
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7172916440
Signed
2017-03-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paige Mcfarling
Formed
1950
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
17
Volunteers
52

Preparer

Firm
Bertz Hess & Co Llp
Address
36 EAST KING ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602
Preparer
Thomas a Wobber CPA
Phone
7173930767
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

To organize, manage, and maintain a symphony orchestra for the cultural benefit of the public and particularly the community of lancaster county through the presentation of musical programs and concerts. The symphony also provides a scholarship program for students interested in pursuing studies in the field of music. The symphony also holds symphonic concerts for children in grades three through five free of charge to introduce youngsters to a symphony orchestra and are used by music educators as a springboard into instrumental music.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Special events exp offset against income on form 990 24,946 special events exp offset against income on form 990 -24,946

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

The organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). The organization is required to determine whether or not its tax positions will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. Management has evaluated its tax filing for uncertain tax positions. Federal tax returns are open for examination by authorities for three years from the due date of the returns while state returns are open for an unlimited period.

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

Special events exp offset against income on form 990 24,946

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

Special events exp offset against income on form 990 24,946

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.51$0.39$1.31$1.22$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.54$0.48$0.73$0.96$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.32$0.26$0.87$0.92$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.30$0.20$0.44$0.44$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.33$0.20$0.63$0.63$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.51$0.15$0.69$0.97$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.55$0.43$1.02$1.11$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.66$0.55$1.06$1.18$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.61$0.59$1.31$1.56$0.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.61$0.88$1.11$1.47$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.65$1.35$1.35$1.50$0.15
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.61$1.37$1.52
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.71$1.21$1.69
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.66$1.32$1.54
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.73$1.12$1.42