Liabilities / Assets
98th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
3.34x
Liabilities / Revenue
93rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
62nd percentile
Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
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Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
33rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$25,024
Up $21,068 (+533%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up-$58,485
Up $12,927 (+18%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$83,509
Up $8,141 (+11%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$145,594
Down $16,646 (-10%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$132,667
Down $11,960 (-8.3%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$12,927
Down $4,686 (-27%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
- Signed
- Jan 11, 2018
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $145,594
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The block is an alternative, more intimate space where smaller concerts of all styles that reach expanded, more diverse audiences. The block also develops in-house educational programming for children and adults.
The Block is an alternative, more intimate space where small concerts of all styles that reach expanded, more diverse audiences. The Block also develops in-house educational programming for children and adults
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| The 2016-17 season brought a wide variety of musical genre to the performance space at The Block. The performances included jazz, "newgrass", classical vocal, Eastern European folk, rock and a multimedia performance with live solo violin. Local, national and internationally-known musical artists are hired to perform at The Block. The diverse programming creates opportunities for music lovers to always experience something new. | $0 | $73,429 |
| In 2016-17, The Block launched a new holiday edition of our original production for children "Click Clack Moosic" titled "Clickety Clack Ho Ho Ho". At this live story time event, children meet musicians, learn about basic music concepts and hear live music performed that is specifically written for the Click Clack Moosic program. The Block also continued its Debut Strings program which introduces beginning and intermediate students to large ensemble performance. Debut Strings students are exposed to a variety of playing styles such as classical, Celtic, current popular and film music. | $0 | $13,844 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Seyferth | Board Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
| Emma Torresen | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Jessica Chandler | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Josh Silvas | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Jason Olthoff | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Kerri VanderHoff | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Block
- EIN
- 46-2916008
- Phone
- 2317263231
- Address
- 360 W Western Ave Suite 200, Muskegon, MI 49440
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kay Olthoff
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2317263231
- Signed
- 2018-01-11
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Description;Amount^Guest Artist Travel and Hotel;1920|Production Equipment;2607|Marketing Expense;1557|Ticketing Expense;2876|Concessions Expense;5509|Insurance;1193|Education Programs;1978|Other Supplies;633^Total;18273^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24
“Description;EOY Amount^Pledges Receivable;14700|Prepaid Expenses;924^Total;15624^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;2897|Accrued Liabilities;1034|Deferred Revenue;8627|Accounts Payable Affiliate;70951^Total;83509^”
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Filings
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $25,024
- Liabilities
- $83,509
- Net assets
- -$58,485
- Revenue
- $145,594
- Expenses
- $132,667
- Net income
- $12,927