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.
4.08x
Liabilities / Revenue
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
52nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
14th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$25,660
Up $636 (+2.5%) from 2017
Net Assets
Down-$79,125
Down $20,640 (-35%) from 2017
Liabilities
Up$104,785
Up $21,276 (+25%) from 2017
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$90,646
Down $54,948 (-38%) from 2017
Expenses
Down$111,286
Down $21,381 (-16%) from 2017
Net Income
Down-$20,640
Down $33,567 (-260%) from 2017
Historical Trend
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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
- $90,646
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's mission is to be Muskegon's musical third place. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term "third places" for venues that are anchors of community life and broader, creative interaction. We fulfill that mission through thoughtful and varied program curation that attracts a diverse audience; hands-on music education activities for young people; and by making the space available for free or at cost to community groups. Located in downtown Muskegon, The Block is a modern, intimate performance space in a restored 1890 building that formerly housed the community's first YMCA. It boasts state of the art lighting, sound and electronic equipment. Its 12-concert core series includes classical chamber music by members of West Michigan Symphony; and jazz, folk and world music featuring artists from Michigan and the surrounding Midwest.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| The 12-concert core series included a mix of classical chamber music, jazz, and indy-folk music. Performances included: Alexander Zonjic and Friends, who opened the 2017-2018 season with an evening of smooth jazz presented in collaboration with the Shoreline Jazz Festival: a trio of guitarist Neil Jacobs, bassist Steven Fox and violinist Arkadly Gips, presenting their unique music-a mixture of Gypsy, Celtic, Balkan and Classical influences; WMS percussionist Andrew Spencer in an evening of groundbreaking percussion music; Cathie Ryan and her band with Irish folk music following her sold-out WMS appearance in the Frauenthal the night before; cellist Ian Maksin and guitarist Gabriel Datcu, a unique blend of jazz, classical and world influences, with the cello as the common denominator; Gaudete Brass-featuring WMS's own Bill Baxtresser on trumpet along with three of his musical associates-in a program of new works and adventurous programming; jazz pianist Robin Connell and her husband, trombonist Paul Brewer, with straight-ahead piano jazz; and the great violinist Vadim Gluzman in an intimate recital with his wife, pianist Angela Yoffe. | $0 | $72,605 |
| In 2017-18, The Block performed the second annual 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 | $10,821 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Torresen | President | - | $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
- Andrew Buelow
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2317263231
- Signed
- 2019-05-14
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Description;Amount^Piano Tuning;1615|Other Production Expense;455|Guest Artist Travel and Hotel;1815|Ticketing Program;5775^Total;9660^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24
“Description;EOY Amount^Grants Receivable;2600^Total;2600^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;1143|Accrued Liabilities;1406|Deferred Revenue;10290|Accounts Payable Affiliate;91946^Total;104785^”
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Filings
Displayed year
2018 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $25,660
- Liabilities
- $104,785
- Net assets
- -$79,125
- Revenue
- $90,646
- Expenses
- $111,286
- Net income
- -$20,640