Civic Intelligence

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 91-1003176

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Mar 01, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.BELLINGHAMSYMPHONY.ORG
PO Box 5892Bellingham, WA 98227

(360) 756-6752

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

53rd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$2,700

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$544,700

Up $53,870 (+11%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$488,601

Up $57,614 (+13%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$56,099

Down $3,744 (-6.3%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$409,000

Down $171,271 (-30%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$351,386

Down $154,232 (-31%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$57,614

Down $17,039 (-23%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2021

Assets$544,700
Liabilities$56,099
Net Assets$488,601
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$409,000
Expenses$351,386
Net Income$57,614
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Mar 1, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$409,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The volunteer-based orchestra performs a six to eight concert season for the community at the historic Mount Baker Theatre. In addition, the Youth and Community Engagement Programs hold over 90 in-school performances each season to further fulfill our mission of reaching all ages.

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$386,305$333,567▼ $52,738
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$46,587$174,916▲ $128,329
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,858$23,877▲ $19
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,195$11,114▲ $5,919
Accounts Receivable$28,885$1,226▼ $27,659
Total Assets$490,830$544,700▲ $53,870
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$32,200$32,900▲ $700
Deferred Revenue$18,200$14,084▼ $4,116
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,443$9,115▼ $328
Total Liabilities$59,843$56,099▼ $3,744
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$430,987$488,601▲ $57,614
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$430,987$488,601▲ $57,614
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$490,830$544,700▲ $53,870

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$22,271$99,929$122,200
Leasehold Improvements$1,606$2,841$4,447
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Ryan DudenbostelDirector$2,700$2,700
Debbie ArthurDirector$1,210$1,210

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carol ComeauPast President
Barbara RyanPresident
Ken BronsteinVice President
Brian HansenDirector
Charli DanielsDirector
Debbie AdelsteinDirector
Garland RichmondDirector
Gena MikkelsenDirector
Kathy GustafsonDirector
Kristi KilgoreDirector
Michael NevilleDirector
Trisha NormanDirector
Valerie McwhorterDirector
Patrick RouletSecretary
Paul BondeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$365,644
Program Service Revenue
$39,853
Investment Income
$3,503
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$314,639
Change in Net Assets
$57,614
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$219,010
Other Expenses$123,426
Total Fundraising Expense$22,716
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,950
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$125,627$9,966$11,621$147,214
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,133$17,066$5,689$56,888
Fees for Services Other$36,360--$36,360
Advertising$16,910$24-$16,934
Office Expenses$8,774$5,280$2,713$16,767
Payroll Taxes$10,474$2,761$1,673$14,908
Occupancy$9,200$1,601$1,020$11,821
Other Expenses$7,387--$7,387
Depreciation Depletion$3,535$2,517-$6,052
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,000--$6,000
All Other Expenses-$3,756-$3,756
Insurance$1,098$2,562-$3,660
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,950--$2,950
Conferences and Meetings$549$1,933-$2,482
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Travel$249--$249
Total Functional Expenses$280,004$48,666$22,716$351,386
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ryan DudenbostelBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$2,850
Debbie ArthurBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$450
Michael NevilleBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$50
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
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“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.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI 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 and staff.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents are available for public inspection from the organizations office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Gail Ridenour
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
3607566752
Signed
2022-03-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
North Star Tax & Accounting LLC
Address
2120 BICKFORD AVE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98290
Preparer
Mike Tausen
Phone
4253798085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Total/prog service mgmt & general fundraisingperformance fees $ 26,150 $ 0 $ 0 performance fees $ 10,060 $ 0 $ 0adjudicator fees $ 150 $ 0 $ 0total $ 36,360 $ 0 $ 0”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$544,700
Liabilities
$56,099
Net assets
$488,601
Revenue
$409,000
Expenses
$351,386
Net income
$57,614
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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