Civic Intelligence

West Michigan Symphony

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 38-6092131

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 14, 2018

Organization Profilewww.westmichigansymphony.org

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360 W Western Ave Suite 200Muskegon, MI 49440

(231) 726-3231

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.39x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

19th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$71,492

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.5%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$845,181

Down $30,949 (-3.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$472,617

Down $108,821 (-19%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$372,564

Up $77,872 (+26%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$951,147

Down $135,626 (-12%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,059,968

Up $58,454 (+5.8%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$108,821

Down $194,080 (-228%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $147,683Liabilities 2010: $245,628Net Assets 2010: -$97,9452010Assets 2011: $185,650Liabilities 2011: $398,877Net Assets 2011: -$213,2272011Assets 2012: $171,429Liabilities 2012: $346,350Net Assets 2012: -$174,9212012Assets 2013: $748,161Liabilities 2013: $553,674Net Assets 2013: $194,4872013Assets 2014: $899,378Liabilities 2014: $571,167Net Assets 2014: $328,2112014Assets 2015: $902,672Liabilities 2015: $406,493Net Assets 2015: $496,1792015Assets 2016: $876,130Liabilities 2016: $294,692Net Assets 2016: $581,4382016Assets 2017: $845,181Liabilities 2017: $372,564Net Assets 2017: $472,6172017Assets 2018: $880,722Liabilities 2018: $249,574Net Assets 2018: $631,1482018Assets 2019: $890,272Liabilities 2019: $245,773Net Assets 2019: $644,4992019Assets 2020: $1,067,873Liabilities 2020: $340,551Net Assets 2020: $727,3222020Assets 2021: $2,301,167Liabilities 2021: $1,115,998Net Assets 2021: $1,185,1692021Assets 2022: $1,923,176Liabilities 2022: $360,272Net Assets 2022: $1,562,9042022Assets 2023: $2,298,759Liabilities 2023: $691,656Net Assets 2023: $1,607,1032023Assets 2024: $2,524,521Liabilities 2024: $624,755Net Assets 2024: $1,899,7662024Assets 2025: $2,760,962Liabilities 2025: $537,911Net Assets 2025: $2,223,0512025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$845,181
Liabilities$372,564
Net Assets$472,617
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $960,3092010Revenue 2011: $896,682Expenses 2011: $1,011,964Net Income 2011: -$115,2822011Revenue 2012: $1,034,370Expenses 2012: $996,064Net Income 2012: $38,3062012Revenue 2013: $1,487,080Expenses 2013: $1,117,672Net Income 2013: $369,4082013Revenue 2014: $1,249,099Expenses 2014: $1,115,698Net Income 2014: $133,4012014Revenue 2015: $1,169,344Expenses 2015: $1,001,376Net Income 2015: $167,9682015Revenue 2016: $1,086,773Expenses 2016: $1,001,514Net Income 2016: $85,2592016Revenue 2017: $951,147Expenses 2017: $1,059,968Net Income 2017: -$108,8212017Revenue 2018: $1,154,381Expenses 2018: $995,850Net Income 2018: $158,5312018Revenue 2019: $1,116,445Expenses 2019: $1,109,566Net Income 2019: $6,8792019Revenue 2020: $1,043,346Expenses 2020: $960,523Net Income 2020: $82,8232020Revenue 2021: $1,549,412Expenses 2021: $1,019,593Net Income 2021: $529,8192021Revenue 2022: $1,691,459Expenses 2022: $1,313,724Net Income 2022: $377,7352022Revenue 2023: $1,510,425Expenses 2023: $1,466,226Net Income 2023: $44,1992023Revenue 2024: $1,837,877Expenses 2024: $1,545,214Net Income 2024: $292,6632024Revenue 2025: $1,953,840Expenses 2025: $1,630,555Net Income 2025: $323,2852025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$951,147
Expenses$1,059,968
Net Income-$108,821
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 14, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$973,089
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

West michigan symphony connects and enriches our diverse community through the transformative power of music, including live symphonic performances in a welcoming environment; small ensemble performances in an immersive listening room; and learning activities for children and adults.

To be recognized for musical passion and excellence, engaging our communities through innovation and education to inspire and enrich lives

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$672,675$674,201▲ $1,526
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$90,108$48,738▼ $41,370
Accounts Receivable$51,913$32,206▼ $19,707
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,604$19,085▲ $8,481
Total Assets$876,130$845,181▼ $30,949
Other Assets Total$50,830$70,951▲ $20,121
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$217,247$214,262▼ $2,985
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$50,000$80,822▲ $30,822
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,463$77,480▲ $72,017
Other Liabilities$21,982--
Total Liabilities$294,692$372,564▲ $77,872
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$581,438$472,617▼ $108,821
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$581,438$472,617▼ $108,821
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$876,130$845,181▼ $30,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$463,399$60,298$523,697
Equipment$184,474$115,816$300,290
Other Land Buildings$26,328$5,584$31,912
Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Other Assets Org$70,951--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Carla HillCEOFT$71,492$71,492

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter BrownBoard Chair
Bryce TallantDirector
Gary NelundDirector
Gil SegoviaDirector
Jan DeurDirector
Ken HoopesDirector
Kevin EvenDirector
Kimberly L HammondDirector
Michael OlthoffDirector
Tom GodfreyDirector
Paul R JacksonSecretary
David F GerdesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$584,904
Program Service Revenue
$271,560
Investment Income
$13
Other Revenue
$94,670
All Other Contributions
$564,904
Change in Net Assets
$-108,821

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$951,147
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$145,592
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,096,739
Total Revenue per Form 990
$951,147
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$582,659
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$475,191
Total Fundraising Expense$15,017
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,118
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$263,728$155,696$4,162$423,586
Occupancy$23,950$27,737-$51,687
Office Expenses$18,405$17,428$8,419$44,252
Advertising$41,035$0$0$41,035
Depreciation Depletion$8,649$28,347-$36,996
Payroll Taxes$20,799$11,950$318$33,067
Other Employee Benefits$6,320$12,218$0$18,538
Other Expenses$17,615$0$0$17,615
Information Technology$3,675$11,700-$15,375
Fees for Services Accounting$0$7,100$0$7,100
Travel$6,410--$6,410
Interest-$6,189-$6,189
Insurance-$3,506-$3,506
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,118$2,118
Conferences and Meetings$0$404$0$404
Total Functional Expenses$758,014$286,937$15,017$1,059,968

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,192,635
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,059,968
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,059,968
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$132,667
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$79,449
Fundraising Direct Expenses$21,942
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,118

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$79,449$79,449$21,942$57,507
Total Events$79,449$79,449$21,942$57,507
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
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Organization's process to review Form 990 - Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, President of the Board of Directors and Board Treasurer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Part VI, Line 12C - Throughout the year, officers and directors are required to report all potential conflicts, if any, to an officer of the board. The officer is required to take steps, following the policy, to resolve any conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Part VI, Line 15A - Compensation for CEO is reviewed annually by board of directors during annual performance evaluation. Part VI, Line 15B - Compensation for other key employees is reviewed annually by board of directors with input from CEO”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request, Organization provides copies of documents in paper or electronic format.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
West Michigan Symphony
EIN
38-6092131
Phone
2317263231
Address
360 W Western Ave Suite 200, Muskegon, MI 49440

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Buelow
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2317263231
Signed
2018-05-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew Buelow
Formed
1939
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
25
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2D

“Part XI, Line 2D - Revenue from subsidiary - The Block”

Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2D

“Part XI, Line 4b - Expenses from subsidiary - The Block”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$845,181
Liabilities
$372,564
Net assets
$472,617
Revenue
$951,147
Expenses
$1,059,968
Net income
-$108,821
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.54$2.22$1.95$1.63$0.32
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.52$0.62$1.90$1.84$1.55$0.29
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.30$0.69$1.61$1.51$1.47$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.92$0.36$1.56$1.69$1.31$0.38
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.30$1.12$1.19$1.55$1.02$0.53
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.34$0.73$1.04$0.96$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.25$0.64$1.12$1.11$0.01
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.25$0.63$1.15$1.00$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.37$0.47$0.95$1.06$0.11
2016Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.88$0.29$0.58$1.09$1.00$0.09
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.41$0.50$1.17$1.00$0.17
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.57$0.33$1.25$1.12$0.13
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.75$0.55$0.19$1.49$1.12$0.37
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.35$0.17$1.03$1.00$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.40$0.21$0.90$1.01$0.12
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.25$0.10$0.96