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Experimental Sound Studio

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-3482714

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 27, 2021

Organization ProfileESS.ORG
5295 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60660

(773) 998-1069

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

78th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$28,900

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

91st percentile

145%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$306,013

Up $181,084 (+145%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$293,136

Up $180,354 (+160%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$12,877

Up $730 (+6.0%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$474,495

Up $121,209 (+34%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$330,166

Up $70,551 (+27%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$144,329

Up $50,658 (+54%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $149,185Liabilities 2016: $99,991Net Assets 2016: $49,1942016Assets 2017: $140,044Liabilities 2017: $87,176Net Assets 2017: $52,8682017Assets 2018: $119,421Liabilities 2018: $100,310Net Assets 2018: $19,1112018Assets 2019: $124,929Liabilities 2019: $12,147Net Assets 2019: $112,7822019Assets 2020: $306,013Liabilities 2020: $12,877Net Assets 2020: $293,1362020Assets 2021: $531,891Liabilities 2021: $19,024Net Assets 2021: $512,8672021Assets 2022: $543,318Liabilities 2022: $27,524Net Assets 2022: $515,7942022Assets 2024: $899,251Liabilities 2024: $9,372Net Assets 2024: $889,8792024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$306,013
Liabilities$12,877
Net Assets$293,136
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $285,407Expenses 2016: $283,022Net Income 2016: $2,3852016Revenue 2017: $275,373Expenses 2017: $271,699Net Income 2017: $3,6742017Revenue 2018: $273,433Expenses 2018: $287,088Net Income 2018: -$13,6552018Revenue 2019: $353,286Expenses 2019: $259,615Net Income 2019: $93,6712019Revenue 2020: $474,495Expenses 2020: $330,166Net Income 2020: $144,3292020Revenue 2021: $627,430Expenses 2021: $407,699Net Income 2021: $219,7312021Revenue 2022: $375,368Expenses 2022: $372,441Net Income 2022: $2,9272022Revenue 2024: $748,381Expenses 2024: $838,302Net Income 2024: -$89,9212024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$474,495
Expenses$330,166
Net Income$144,329
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 27, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$479,895
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ess is a non-profit, artist-run organization focused on sound in all its exploratory cultural manifestations, including music, sound art,installation, cinema, performing arts, sound poetry, broadcast, new media, and more. It is our mission to serve the artists engaged in these disciplines, the audiences who listen to them, and the public who may as yet be unaware of sound's many creative dimensions. Our approach integrates production, presentation, education, and preservation, often in partnership with other organizations, constituencies, artists, and individuals.

Ess is a non-profit, artist-run organization focused on sound in all its cultural manifestations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,997$145,164▲ $34,167
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$141,420-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,294$10,646▲ $9,352
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$5,153-
Accounts Receivable-$3,630-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$124,929$306,013▲ $181,084
Other Assets Total$12,638$0▼ $12,638
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$12,147$6,221▼ $5,926
Deferred Revenue-$5,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,656-
Total Liabilities$12,147$12,877▲ $730
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$70,000$190,146▲ $120,146
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$42,782$102,990▲ $60,208
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$112,782$293,136▲ $180,354
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$124,929$306,013▲ $181,084

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,153$1,232$6,385
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Adam VidaManaging DirectorFT$28,900$28,900

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Drew RouloChairman
Beth BradfishDirector
Carrie CooperDirector
Darin WalshDirector
Kim AlpertDirector
Lou MallozziSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$407,216
Program Service Revenue
$53,830
Investment Income
$68
Other Revenue
$13,381
All Other Contributions
$314,145
Change in Net Assets
$144,329

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$474,495
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$474,495
Total Revenue per Form 990
$474,495
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$228,077
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$102,089
Total Fundraising Expense$7,405
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$57,035$6,060$3,030$66,125
Occupancy$39,958$4,701$2,351$47,010
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,565$2,890$1,445$28,900
Payroll Taxes$6,005$706$353$7,064
Office Expenses$3,000$2,394$176$5,570
Advertising$1,174$3,196-$4,370
Fees for Services Other-$1,256-$1,256
Depreciation Depletion$1,232--$1,232
Travel$809$247-$1,056
Other Expenses$3,539$1,054$15$1,054
All Other Expenses-$693$35$728
Total Functional Expenses$291,102$31,659$7,405$330,166

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$330,166
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$330,166
Total Expenses per Form 990$330,166
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$18,781
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,400
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Special Events$18,781$18,781$5,400$13,381
Total Events$18,781$18,781$5,400$13,381
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Fiscal Sponsorships$6,221
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The 990 is reviewed by the Board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Executive Director's salary is determined by the Board based on comparable Executive Director salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“No other officer or key employee compensation exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“The 990 can be acquired through the IL Attorney General and the Guidestar.org websites.”

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

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Experimental Sound Studio
EIN
36-3482714
Phone
7739981069
Address
5295 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Signing Officer

Name
Drew Roulo
Title
Chairman
Signed
2021-04-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Drew Roulo
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Il Nfp Audit and Tax Llp
Address
564 W RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Preparer
Abdullah Khan CPA
Phone
3129985500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization is exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore, the financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes. The Organization reviews income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns to determine if there are any income tax uncertainties. This includes positions that the entity is exempt from income taxes or not subject to income taxes on unrelated business income. The Organization recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The Organization has identified no significant income tax uncertainties. The Organization files information returns as a tax-exempt organization. Should that status be challenged in the future, all years since inception could be subject to review by the IRS.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore, the financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes. The Organization reviews income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns to determine if there are any income tax uncertainties. This includes positions that the entity is exempt from income taxes or not subject to income taxes on unrelated business income. The Organization recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The Organization has identified no significant income tax uncertainties. The Organization files information returns as a tax-exempt organization. Should that status be challenged in the future, all years since inception could be subject to review by the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is reviewed by the Board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Executive Director's salary is determined by the Board based on comparable Executive Director salaries.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No other officer or key employee compensation exists.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 990 can be acquired through the IL Attorney General and the Guidestar.org websites.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$306,013
Liabilities
$12,877
Net assets
$293,136
Revenue
$474,495
Expenses
$330,166
Net income
$144,329
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.99$0.09$8.90$7.48$8.38$0.90
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.43$0.28$5.16$3.75$3.72$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.32$0.19$5.13$6.27$4.08$2.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$0.13$2.93$4.74$3.30$1.44
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.25$0.12$1.13$3.53$2.60$0.94
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$1.00$0.19$2.73$2.87$0.14
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.87$0.53$2.75$2.72$0.04
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.49$1.00$0.49$2.85$2.83$0.02