Civic Intelligence

West Michigan Symphony

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 38-6092131

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 14, 2019

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

70th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

71st percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$100,718

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

60th percentile

4.2%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$880,722

Up $35,541 (+4.2%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$631,148

Up $158,531 (+34%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$249,574

Down $122,990 (-33%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,154,381

Up $203,234 (+21%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$995,850

Down $64,118 (-6.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$158,531

Up $267,352 (+246%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th 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

2018

Assets$880,722
Liabilities$249,574
Net Assets$631,148
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th 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

2018

Revenue$1,154,381
Expenses$995,850
Net Income$158,531
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 14, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$1,154,381
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$674,201$643,473▼ $30,728
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,738$89,918▲ $41,180
Pledges and Grants Receivable$32,206$42,634▲ $10,428
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,085$12,751▼ $6,334
Total Assets$845,181$880,722▲ $35,541
Other Assets Total$70,951$91,946▲ $20,995
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$214,262$202,003▼ $12,259
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$77,480$24,228▼ $53,252
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$80,822$23,343▼ $57,479
Total Liabilities$372,564$249,574▼ $122,990
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$472,617$631,148▲ $158,531
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$472,617$631,148▲ $158,531
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$845,181$880,722▲ $35,541

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$24,733$7,179$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$202,929$74,836$0
Leasehold Improvements$415,811$107,886$0
Other Assets Org$91,946--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$515,578$1,190▲ $36,379$19,890$530,617
2017$485,042$500▲ $51,921$19,420$515,578
2016$492,381$400▲ $13,735$19,080$485,042
2015$561,899$200▲ $11,916$78,943$492,380
2014$512,964$400▲ $70,153$18,925$561,899
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott SpeckMusic DirectorPT$100,718$100,718

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter BrownBoard Chair
Gary NelundDirector
Gil SegoviaDirector
Ken HoopesDirector
Kevin EvenDirector
Kimberly L HammondDirector
Michael OlthoffDirector
Suzanne RichardsDirector
Tom SchaubDirector
Andrew BuelowExecutive Director
Paul R JacksonSecretary
Jan DeurTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$859,379
Program Service Revenue
$262,396
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$32,599
All Other Contributions
$743,369
Change in Net Assets
$158,531
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$643,463
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$349,042
Total Fundraising Expense$42,170
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,345
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$127,227$39,826-$167,053
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$97,718$42,756$372$140,846
Occupancy$23,757$23,018-$46,775
Advertising$44,641--$44,641
Other Expenses$39,831$0$0$39,831
Office Expenses$4,504$24,772$6,540$35,816
Depreciation Depletion$7,054$23,674-$30,728
Information Technology$13,687$16,816-$30,503
Payroll Taxes$17,737$6,318$28$24,083
Other Employee Benefits$10,970$4,090-$15,060
Travel$10,183--$10,183
Insurance-$8,097-$8,097
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,215-$6,215
Fees for Services Other$6,000--$6,000
Interest-$3,481-$3,481
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,345$3,345
Pension Plan Contributions$2,000--$2,000
Total Functional Expenses$754,617$199,063$42,170$995,850
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,345

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$98,010$87,045$10,002$77,043
Total Events$98,010$87,045$31,885$55,160
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

“Form 990, PartVI, Section B, Line 11b - Organization's process to review Form 990 - Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Board Chairperson and Board Treasurer.”

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

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - The officers and directors annually compete a conflict of interest report and throughout the year, officers and directors are required to update it as necessary. Conflicts are reported to an officer of the board who is required to take steps, following the policy, to resolve conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a - Compensation for the CEO is reviewed annually by the board of directors during the annual performance evaluation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B - Compensation for other employees is reviewed annually by board of directors with input from CEO.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The audited financial statements are available on the website and upon request.”

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
2019-05-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew C Buelow
Formed
1939
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
31
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part V, Line 4

“Form 990, Schedule D, Part V - Endowment withdrawals used for operating purposes.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$880,722
Liabilities
$249,574
Net assets
$631,148
Revenue
$1,154,381
Expenses
$995,850
Net income
$158,531
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.25$0.63$1.15$1.00$0.16
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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
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