Civic Intelligence

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

EIN 91-1003176 • 501(c)3 • Bellingham, WA

Profile

The bso engages, connects, and uplifts our community by performing powerful, beautiful, and inspiring music.

PO Box 5892Bellingham, WA 98227

www.bellinghamsymphony.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

35th percentile

-2.1%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$68,400

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

71st percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$528,569

Up $68,526 (+15%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$107,344

Up $75,823 (+241%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$421,225

Down $7,297 (-1.7%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$686,620

Up $141,149 (+26%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$701,163

Up $13,243 (+1.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$14,543

Up $127,906 (+90%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $322,197Liabilities 2012: $26,879Net Assets 2012: $295,3182012Assets 2013: $350,217Liabilities 2013: $9,131Net Assets 2013: $341,0862013Assets 2014: $368,314Liabilities 2014: $11,318Net Assets 2014: $356,9962014Assets 2015: $376,597Liabilities 2015: $14,899Net Assets 2015: $361,6982015Assets 2016: $383,578Liabilities 2016: $17,907Net Assets 2016: $365,6712016Assets 2017: $364,196Liabilities 2017: $19,063Net Assets 2017: $345,1332017Assets 2018: $417,065Liabilities 2018: $36,757Net Assets 2018: $380,3082018Assets 2019: $444,146Liabilities 2019: $28,720Net Assets 2019: $415,4262019Assets 2020: $490,830Liabilities 2020: $59,843Net Assets 2020: $430,9872020Assets 2021: $544,700Liabilities 2021: $56,099Net Assets 2021: $488,6012021Assets 2022: $692,164Liabilities 2022: $54,479Net Assets 2022: $637,6852022Assets 2023: $588,599Liabilities 2023: $28,842Net Assets 2023: $559,7572023Assets 2024: $460,043Liabilities 2024: $31,521Net Assets 2024: $428,5222024Assets 2025: $528,569Liabilities 2025: $107,344Net Assets 2025: $421,2252025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$528,569
Liabilities$107,344
Net Assets$421,225
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $364,898Expenses 2012: $332,249Net Income 2012: $32,6492012Expenses 2013: $362,7522013Revenue 2014: $464,215Expenses 2014: $448,305Net Income 2014: $15,9102014Revenue 2015: $482,929Expenses 2015: $478,227Net Income 2015: $4,7022015Revenue 2016: $534,190Expenses 2016: $530,217Net Income 2016: $3,9732016Revenue 2017: $453,329Expenses 2017: $473,867Net Income 2017: -$20,5382017Revenue 2018: $542,694Expenses 2018: $507,519Net Income 2018: $35,1752018Revenue 2019: $572,058Expenses 2019: $539,047Net Income 2019: $33,0112019Revenue 2020: $580,271Expenses 2020: $505,618Net Income 2020: $74,6532020Revenue 2021: $409,000Expenses 2021: $351,386Net Income 2021: $57,6142021Revenue 2022: $744,156Expenses 2022: $586,530Net Income 2022: $157,6262022Revenue 2023: $583,991Expenses 2023: $668,553Net Income 2023: -$84,5622023Revenue 2024: $545,471Expenses 2024: $687,920Net Income 2024: -$142,4492024Revenue 2025: $686,620Expenses 2025: $701,163Net Income 2025: -$14,5432025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$686,620
Expenses$701,163
Net Income-$14,543
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$528,569
Liabilities
$107,344
Net assets
$421,225
Revenue
$686,620
Expenses
$701,163
Net income
-$14,543
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.29$1.07$4.21$6.87$7.01$0.15
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.60$0.32$4.29$5.45$6.88$1.42
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.89$0.29$5.60$5.84$6.69$0.85
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.92$0.54$6.38$7.44$5.87$1.58
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.45$0.56$4.89$4.09$3.51$0.58
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.91$0.60$4.31$5.80$5.06$0.75
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.44$0.29$4.15$5.72$5.39$0.33
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.17$0.37$3.80$5.43$5.08$0.35
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.64$0.19$3.45$4.53$4.74$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$0.18$3.66$5.34$5.30$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.15$3.62$4.83$4.78$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$0.11$3.57$4.64$4.48$0.16
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.50$0.09$3.41$3.63
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.22$0.27$2.95$3.65$3.32$0.33
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Oct 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$731,182
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra performs music of all ages to inspire audiences of all ages. The organization supports and operates a community orchestra and educational programs for the benefit of the community at large.

The bso engages, connects, and uplifts our community by performing powerful, beautiful, and inspiring music.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$257,109$224,278▼ $32,831
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$115,479$124,870▲ $9,391
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,294$63,490▲ $25,196
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,791$46,922▲ $32,131
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27,370$44,499▲ $17,129
Accounts Receivable$7,000$24,510▲ $17,510
Total Assets$460,043$528,569▲ $68,526
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$16,710$89,671▲ $72,961
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,811$17,673▲ $2,862
Total Liabilities$31,521$107,344▲ $75,823
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$313,043$296,355▼ $16,688
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$115,479$124,870▲ $9,391
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$428,522$421,225▼ $7,297
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$460,043$528,569▲ $68,526

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$44,499$126,726$171,225
Leasehold Improvements$0$4,447$4,447

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$115,479-▲ $10,598-$124,870
2023$103,388$3,005▲ $10,156-$115,479
2022$87,495$10,000▲ $6,592-$103,388
2021-$100,000▼ $11,540-$87,495
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Gail RidenourExecutive DirectorFT$68,400$68,400
James RayBoard Member-$7,350$7,350
Mark TomkoSecretary-$1,760$1,760
Debbie ArthurBoard Member-$1,720$1,720
Gena MikkelsenTreasurer-$1,320$1,320

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carol ComeauPast President
Corey WelchPresident
Charli DanielsVice President
Charles HalkaBoard Member
Garland RichmondBoard Member
Jim QuistBoard Member
Kathleen BellBoard Member
Ken HarrisonBoard Member
Sandra PaytonBoard Member
Ted SchumanBoard Member
Toni SandlerBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$413,536
Program Service Revenue
$252,080
Investment Income
$15,957
Other Revenue
$5,047
All Other Contributions
$377,876
Change in Net Assets
$-14,543
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$433,417
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$266,696
Total Fundraising Expense$59,005
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,050
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$131,889$24,770$8,219$164,878
Fees for Services Other$130,072--$130,072
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,000$24,000$32,000$80,000
Advertising$40,313--$40,313
All Other Expenses$16,832$5,112$163$22,107
Payroll Taxes$12,693$4,999$4,126$21,818
Occupancy$3,991$6,032$5,322$15,345
Depreciation Depletion$2,939$6,855-$9,794
Other Expenses$3,349$5,467$5,489$8,838
Travel$5,851$2,686-$8,537
Insurance$4,623$1,981-$6,604
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,700-$1,700
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,207-$1,207
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,050--$1,050
Total Functional Expenses$557,349$84,809$59,005$701,163
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, executive director, and finance committee. Once approved, it is recommended to the board of directors for approval.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all new staff and board members upon joining the organization and also annually with existing board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available for public inspection from the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
EIN
91-1003176
Phone
3607566752
Address
PO BOX 5892, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

Signing Officer

Name
Gail Ridenour
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3607566752
Signed
2025-10-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gail Ridenour
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
13
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Toomey & Toomey Cpas Pllc
Address
PO BOX 1370, BURLINGTON, WA 98233-0617
Preparer
Daniel J Toomey
Phone
3604240833
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Stipends - musicians and artists: program service expenses 130,072. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 130,072.”

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