Civic Intelligence

West Michigan Symphony

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 38-6092131

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Jan 23, 2025

360 W Western Avenue 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

72nd percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

69th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$118,210

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

64th percentile

9.8%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,524,521

Up $225,762 (+9.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,899,766

Up $292,663 (+18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$624,755

Down $66,901 (-9.7%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,837,877

Up $327,452 (+22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,545,214

Up $78,988 (+5.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$292,663

Up $248,464 (+562%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2024

Assets$2,524,521
Liabilities$624,755
Net Assets$1,899,766

Operations Trend

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

2024

Revenue$1,837,877
Expenses$1,545,214
Net Income$292,663
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jan 23, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,878,856
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,012,261$1,634,949▲ $622,688
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$540,991$506,795▼ $34,196
Pledges and Grants Receivable$310,978$181,042▼ $129,936
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$230,163$18,585▼ $211,578
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,893$9,717▼ $3,176
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,945$1,803▼ $142
Total Assets$2,298,759$2,524,521▲ $225,762
Other Assets Total$189,528$171,630▼ $17,898
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$258,131$324,754▲ $66,623
Other Liabilities$413,375$238,695▼ $174,680
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,416$50,510▲ $46,094
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$15,734$10,796▼ $4,938
Total Liabilities$691,656$624,755▼ $66,901
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$977,922$1,184,775▲ $206,853
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$629,181$714,991▲ $85,810
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,607,103$1,899,766▲ $292,663
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,298,759$2,524,521▲ $225,762

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$192,639$355,839$548,478
Equipment$282,244-$282,244
Other Land Buildings$31,912-$31,912
Other Assets Org$171,630--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Andrew BuelowPresident anFT$118,210$118,210
Scott SpeckMusic DirectFT$114,895$114,895

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susan Cloutier CrainChairperson
Kate Kesteloot ScarbroughVice Chairpe
Amy HosfordDirector
Donna JoyceDirector
Emma PetersonDirector
Jason OlthoffDirector
Jennifer RossDirector
Larry FifeDirector
Melisa BakerDirector
Ryan SterkenburgDirector
Stacy MellemaDirector
Tom TrzaskaDirector
Merica DobrySecretary
Bob GarretsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,085,463
Program Service Revenue
$432,720
Investment Income
$55,871
Other Revenue
$263,823
All Other Contributions
$934,038
Change in Net Assets
$292,663

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,837,877
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,837,877
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,837,877
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$818,430
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$726,784
Total Fundraising Expense$143,820
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$395,172$83,860$23,017$502,049
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,009$40,191$39,009$118,209
Occupancy$14,650$34,182$48,832$97,664
Other Employee Benefits$45,881$13,109$6,554$65,544
Advertising$57,646--$57,646
Payroll Taxes$28,687$8,197$4,098$40,982
Depreciation Depletion$4,957$28,088-$33,045
Office Expenses-$25,251$6,313$31,564
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,650-$19,650
Other Expenses$19,810-$15,997$15,997
Insurance-$7,541-$7,541
All Other Expenses-$5,328-$5,328
Fees for Services Other$3,960--$3,960
Interest-$1,427-$1,427
Total Functional Expenses$1,134,570$266,824$143,820$1,545,214

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,545,214
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,545,214
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,545,214
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$243,750
Fundraising Direct Expenses$39,828
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$243,750$243,750$25,955$217,795
Total Events$243,750$243,750$39,828$203,922
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Obligtations$172,069
Due to Endowment Fund$66,626
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The draft form 990 is made available to all board members. It is also reviewed by the president and ceo, the board chair, and the board treasurer.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing documents are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
West Michigan Symphony
EIN
38-6092131
Phone
2317263231
Address
360 W WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 200, MUSKEGON, MI 49440

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Buelow
Title
President and CEO
Phone
2317263231
Signed
2025-01-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew Buelow
Formed
1939
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
17
Volunteers
38

Preparer

Firm
H&s Companies Pc
Address
103 S CHESTNUT ST, REED CITY, MI 49677
Preparer
Corinna Hervey
Phone
2318322799
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4B

Community music encounters: west michigan symphony reaches deeply into the community through a variety of learning activities to inspire the next generation of music lovers. Examples include click clack moosic, a live musical story time program for children ages 3-8; link up beginner music program, impacting 4,000 3rd-5th graders in 50 area schools; wms children's choir, an audition-based group for ages 8-13 performing its own concerts and appearing with the orchestra annually; tune up, a free beginning string program for underserved students in muskegon public schools; debut strings, an audition and performance-based group for intermediate level string students; and premier strings, wms's showcase youth ensemble for advanced string students, acting as mentors for younger players and performing throughout the area as a full string orchestra and in smaller chamber groups.

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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
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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