Civic Intelligence

Mesquite Symphony Orchestra

EIN 75-2227234 • 501(c)3 • Mesquite, TX

Profile

The purpose of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra is to provide an orchestra organization for musical development and musical performances for members of the community, expand the Mesquite community's awareness of, and appreciation for, orchestral music, provide community service through music, and to develop, organize, promote and participate in projects designed to fund the orchestral organization's needs, including, but not limited to music, instruments, programs, materials supplies and personnel.

PO Box 850192Mesquite, TX 75185

mesquitesymphony.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.03x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

58th percentile

5.8%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$276,303

Up $136,560 (+98%) from 2011

Liabilities

Up

$1,961

Up $1,061 (+118%) from 2011

Net Assets

$274,342

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$57,740

Up $56,995 (+7650%) from 2011

Expenses

Up

$54,394

Up $49,148 (+937%) from 2011

Net Income

Up

$3,346

Up $7,847 (+174%) from 2011

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $152,570Liabilities 2010: $6002010Assets 2011: $139,743Liabilities 2011: $9002011Assets 2024: $276,303Liabilities 2024: $1,961Net Assets 2024: $274,3422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$276,303
Liabilities$1,961
Net Assets$274,342
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2010: $1,549Expenses 2010: $4,655Net Income 2010: -$3,1062010Revenue 2011: $745Expenses 2011: $5,246Net Income 2011: -$4,5012011Revenue 2024: $57,740Expenses 2024: $54,394Net Income 2024: $3,3462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$57,740
Expenses$54,394
Net Income$3,346
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$276,303
Liabilities
$1,961
Net assets
$274,342
Revenue
$57,740
Expenses
$54,394
Net income
$3,346
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.02$2.74$0.58$0.54$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.40$0.01$0.01$0.05$0.05
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.53$0.01$0.02$0.05$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$57,740
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra is to provide an orchestra organization for musical development and musical performances for members of the community, expand the Mesquite community's awareness of, and appreciation for, orchestral music, provide community service through music, and to develop, organize, promote and participate in projects designed to fund the orchestral organization's needs, including, but not limited to music, instruments, programs, materials supplies and personnel.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT BY WAY OF SUCCESSFULLY ORCHESTRATING 9 MUSIC PERFORMANCES. RESULTS OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE INDICATE THAT WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN PROVIDING ENGAGING AND MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS FOSTERING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS.-$51,465
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ASHLIE SKIDMOREPresident-$0--
HOLLY BADWELLVice President-$0--
LYNNE FISKETreasurer-$0--
NANCY GLICKSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra
EIN
75-2227234
Phone
9728169335
Address
PO BOX 850192, MESQUITE, TX 75185

Signing Officer

Name
Lynne Fiske
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Villinger & Tharp Pllc
Address
12900 Preston Rd Ste 800, Dallas, TX 75230
Preparer
Zander Villinger
Phone
9726619928
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $1226”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $743”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1966”

Other Expenses.1

“Dues/subscriptions/memberships $941”

Other Assets.1

“RESTRICTED PLAYER FUND - Beginning $73172 RESTRICTED PLAYER FUND - Ending $25717”

Other Assets.2

“RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Beginning $84258 RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Ending $131713”

Total Liabilities.1

“OTHER PAYABLES - Beginning $13655 OTHER PAYABLES - Ending $1961”

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