Civic Intelligence

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-6108588

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Sep 25, 2024

Organization Profileevanstonsymphony.org
1555 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201

(847) 864-8804

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.1%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

1.9%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$397,833

Up $16,921 (+4.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$367,868

Up $15,495 (+4.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$29,965

Up $1,426 (+5.0%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$294,540

Down $6,160 (-2.0%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$294,232

Up $64,213 (+28%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$308

Down $70,373 (-100%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $243,565Liabilities 2014: $40,611Net Assets 2014: $202,9542014Assets 2015: $228,469Liabilities 2015: $28,922Net Assets 2015: $199,5472015Assets 2016: $234,209Liabilities 2016: $37,321Net Assets 2016: $196,8882016Assets 2017: $240,307Liabilities 2017: $27,447Net Assets 2017: $212,8602017Assets 2019: $269,898Liabilities 2019: $34,877Net Assets 2019: $235,0212019Assets 2020: $291,669Liabilities 2020: $39,802Net Assets 2020: $251,8672020Assets 2021: $369,164Liabilities 2021: $34,415Net Assets 2021: $334,7492021Assets 2022: $380,912Liabilities 2022: $28,539Net Assets 2022: $352,3732022Assets 2024: $397,833Liabilities 2024: $29,965Net Assets 2024: $367,8682024Assets 2025: $444,117Liabilities 2025: $36,897Net Assets 2025: $407,2202025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$397,833
Liabilities$29,965
Net Assets$367,868
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $184,430Expenses 2014: $173,941Net Income 2014: $10,4892014Revenue 2015: $190,159Expenses 2015: $188,284Net Income 2015: $1,8752015Revenue 2016: $196,821Expenses 2016: $189,674Net Income 2016: $7,1472016Revenue 2017: $191,687Expenses 2017: $189,463Net Income 2017: $2,2242017Revenue 2019: $228,223Expenses 2019: $216,302Net Income 2019: $11,9212019Revenue 2020: $205,589Expenses 2020: $200,627Net Income 2020: $4,9622020Revenue 2021: $113,210Expenses 2021: $119,322Net Income 2021: -$6,1122021Revenue 2022: $300,700Expenses 2022: $230,019Net Income 2022: $70,6812022Revenue 2024: $294,540Expenses 2024: $294,232Net Income 2024: $3082024Revenue 2025: $327,295Expenses 2025: $305,499Net Income 2025: $21,7962025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$294,540
Expenses$294,232
Net Income$308
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Sep 25, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$294,540
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote and provide education and appreciation in the field of music, thereby contributing to the cultural life of the evanston community, and to provide an outlet for the musical talents of people who reside in the area.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$242,107$256,586▲ $14,479
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$91,386-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,798$42,247▼ $54,551
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$34,916$7,614▼ $27,302
Total Assets$373,821$397,833▲ $24,012
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$20,435$26,383▲ $5,948
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$3,582-
Total Liabilities$20,435$29,965▲ $9,530
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$353,386$367,868▲ $14,482
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$353,386$367,868▲ $14,482
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$373,821$397,833▲ $24,012
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Suzanne W NelsonPresident
Laura CinatPresident-elect
Penelope Sachs1st Vice President
Sarah Flax2nd Vice President
Susan G PatinoVice President
Cheryl HaackDirector
James a SmithDirector
Karen GoodgoldDirector
Kelly Brest Van KempenDirector
Liz BauerDirector
Margaret GergenDirector
Rev Kenny CherryDirector
Robin AshtonDirector
Shelley PowellDirector
Todd WienerDirector
Andrea MusolfSecretary
Debra a GartkeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$168,832
Program Service Revenue
$110,251
Investment Income
$4,017
Other Revenue
$11,440
All Other Contributions
$129,432
Change in Net Assets
$308
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$294,232
Total Fundraising Expense$35,651
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$64,820$2,525$0$67,345
Fees for Services Management$40,800$7,200$0$48,000
Advertising$0$0$35,651$35,651
Office Expenses$394$5,601$0$5,995
All Other Expenses$0$3,578$0$3,578
Fees for Services Accounting$0$3,225$0$3,225
Insurance$1,883$0$0$1,883
Other Expenses$0$1,621$0$1,621
Conferences and Meetings$392$0$0$392
Total Functional Expenses$234,831$23,750$35,651$294,232
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association
EIN
36-6108588
Phone
8478648804
Address
1555 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201

Signing Officer

Name
Suzanne Nelson
Title
Board President
Phone
8478648804
Signed
2024-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Nelson
Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
HMK Accounting LLC
Address
10741 Winterset Dr, Orland Park, IL 60467
Preparer
Elizabeth Hoogstra
Phone
7083499494
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

“In addition to directors, members of the orchestra have voting rights with respect to the elections of directors”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“Orchestra members and directors elect directors”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Drafts of the form 990 are provided to all finance committee members and all directors electronically for review, discussion, comments, and approval prior to filing. Copies as filed are provided to all directors.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Reviews by president, treasurer, general manager and board.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Approval by board of directors, benchmarking using data from the league of american orchestras. This applies to the music director and concertmaster.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Approval by board of directors, benchmarking using data from the league of american orchestras. This applies to the music director and concertmaster.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Available upon request or through the illinois attorney generals office.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Outreach for Pre-schoolers and Their Families: The Evanston Symphony Orchestra brings a series of music education classes 29704. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Conductor, concert master, librarian 67345. 64820. 2525. 0.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$397,833
Liabilities
$29,965
Net assets
$367,868
Revenue
$294,540
Expenses
$294,232
Net income
$308
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.44$0.37$4.07$3.27$3.05$0.22
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.98$0.30$3.68$2.95$2.94$0.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.81$0.29$3.52$3.01$2.30$0.71
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.69$0.34$3.35$1.13$1.19$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.92$0.40$2.52$2.06$2.01$0.05
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.70$0.35$2.35$2.28$2.16$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.40$0.27$2.13$1.92$1.89$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.37$1.97$1.97$1.90$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.29$2.00$1.90$1.88$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.41$2.03$1.84$1.74$0.10