Civic Intelligence

West Michigan Symphony

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 38-6092131

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Nov 07, 2021

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

0.48x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

77th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$102,000

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.6% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

94th percentile

115%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

49%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,301,167

Up $1,233,294 (+115%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,185,169

Up $457,847 (+63%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$1,115,998

Up $775,447 (+228%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,549,412

Up $506,066 (+49%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,019,593

Up $59,070 (+6.1%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$529,819

Up $446,996 (+540%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th 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

2021

Assets$2,301,167
Liabilities$1,115,998
Net Assets$1,185,169
Open 2021 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

2021

Revenue$1,549,412
Expenses$1,019,593
Net Income$529,819
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Nov 7, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,549,412
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.

We are a catalyst for a music-infused West Michigan: leading, facilitating, connecting and collaborating with the community to stimulate cultural vibrancy, inclusivity and pride of place.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$161,515$1,055,717▲ $894,202
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$629,837$610,265▼ $19,572
Pledges and Grants Receivable$79,581$519,608▲ $440,027
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,983$110,700▼ $6,283
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,517$4,877▼ $5,640
Total Assets$1,067,873$2,301,167▲ $1,233,294
Other Assets Total$69,440--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$755,768-
Deferred Revenue$300,442$214,448▼ $85,994
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$7,058$116,043▲ $108,985
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,051$29,739▼ $3,312
Total Liabilities$340,551$1,115,998▲ $775,447
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$727,322$794,894▲ $67,572
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$390,275▲ $390,275
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$727,322$1,185,169▲ $457,847
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,067,873$2,301,167▲ $1,233,294

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$20,346$11,566$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$156,855$139,227$0
Leasehold Improvements$433,064$116,864$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott SpeckMusic DirectorFT$102,000$102,000
Andrew BuelowPresident and CEOFT$98,723$98,723

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul R JacksonChairperson
Al SteinmanDirector
Dale NesbaryDirector
Kevin EvenDirector
Kimberly L HammondDirector
Mary PriceDirector
Michael OlthoffDirector
Pat DonahueDirector
Peter BrownDirector
Ryan BrykerDirector
Susan Cloutier-CrainDirector
Tom SchaubDirector
Jan DeurTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,248,927
Program Service Revenue
$219,155
Investment Income
$420
Other Revenue
$80,910
All Other Contributions
$1,226,427
Change in Net Assets
$529,819

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,549,412
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$84,512
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,633,924
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,549,412
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$487,499
Other Expenses$454,094
Total Fundraising Expense$139,982
Professional Fundraising Fees$78,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$149,653$59,809$0$209,462
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$126,681$49,361$24,681$200,723
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$78,000$78,000
Occupancy$18,525$26,602-$45,127
Other Expenses$42,076$0$0$42,076
Office Expenses$11,440$24,569$2,900$38,909
Other Employee Benefits$19,984$15,899$2,650$38,533
Depreciation Depletion$7,326$28,784-$36,110
Payroll Taxes$20,277$8,169$1,880$30,326
Advertising$20,725-$8,727$29,452
Information Technology$3,714$10,064$3,333$17,111
Travel$13,517--$13,517
Insurance-$9,120-$9,120
Pension Plan Contributions$5,792$2,172$491$8,455
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,000-$8,000
Total Functional Expenses$625,562$254,049$139,982$1,019,593

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,090,706
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,019,593
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,019,593
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$71,113
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$78,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Endowment Fund$755,768
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 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
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is made available to all board members. It is reviewed by The President and CEO, the board chair and the board treasurer. Questions are answered by a CPA.”

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

“The officers and directors annually complete a conflict of interest form and throughout the year, they are required to update it as necessary. Conflicts are reported to the governance committee who are required to take steps, following the policy, to remove conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of the CEO is reviewed by the board of directors during the annual performance evaluation. Compensation for other officers is reviewed annually by the board of directors with input from the CEO.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Policies are available 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
President and CEO
Phone
2317263231
Signed
2021-11-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew Buelow
Formed
1939
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
15
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Merger of wholly-owned subsidiary, The Block #46-2916008”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“The organization evaluates uncertain tax positions in accordance with existing accounting principles, and makes such accruals and disclosures as might be required there under. Under the guidance, the organization has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements”

Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2D

“Income from wholly-owned subsidiary, The Block.”

Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2D

“Expenses from wholly-owned subsidiary, The Block”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,301,167
Liabilities
$1,115,998
Net assets
$1,185,169
Revenue
$1,549,412
Expenses
$1,019,593
Net income
$529,819
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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