Civic Intelligence

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 91-1003176

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on May 09, 2023

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

65th percentile

0.08x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

71st percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$1,750

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.2% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

79th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

82%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$692,164

Up $147,464 (+27%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$637,685

Up $149,084 (+31%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$54,479

Down $1,620 (-2.9%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$744,156

Up $335,156 (+82%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$586,530

Up $235,144 (+67%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$157,626

Up $100,012 (+174%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th 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

2022

Assets$692,164
Liabilities$54,479
Net Assets$637,685
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th 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

2022

Revenue$744,156
Expenses$586,530
Net Income$157,626
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
May 9, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$744,156
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$174,916$310,213▲ $135,297
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$333,567$259,459▼ $74,108
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,877$20,494▼ $3,383
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,114$12,451▲ $1,337
Accounts Receivable$1,226$1,832▲ $606
Total Assets$544,700$692,164▲ $147,464
Other Assets Total-$87,715-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$14,084$34,285▲ $20,201
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$32,900--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,115$20,194▲ $11,079
Total Liabilities$56,099$54,479▼ $1,620
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$488,601$549,970▲ $61,369
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$87,715-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$488,601$637,685▲ $149,084
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$544,700$692,164▲ $147,464

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$20,370$104,677$125,047
Leasehold Improvements$124$4,323$4,447
Other Assets Org$87,715--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2021-$100,000▼ $11,540-$87,495
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Ryan DudenbostelDirector$1,750$1,750
Michael NevilleDirector$500$500
Debbie ArthurDirector$290$290
Kristi KilgoreDirector$250$250
Gena MikkelsenTreasurer$200$200
Ken BronsteinPresident$200$200
Corey WelchDirector$200$200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Becky ElmendorfDirector
Carol ComeauDirector
Charli DanielsDirector
Marcela BergDirector
Trisha NormanDirector
Barbara RyanPast Preside
Patrick RouletSecretary
Kathy GustafsonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$619,251
Program Service Revenue
$126,918
Investment Income
$-2,013
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$301,734
Change in Net Assets
$157,626
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$301,245
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$269,539
Total Fundraising Expense$42,292
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$15,746
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$159,144$12,633$15,405$187,182
Fees for Services Other$87,600--$87,600
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,828$18,621$18,621$62,071
Advertising$33,603--$33,603
Payroll Taxes$13,824$2,896$3,566$20,286
Travel$16,803--$16,803
Office Expenses$7,177$5,004$2,829$15,010
Grants to Domestic Orgs$14,896--$14,896
Occupancy$9,848$1,696$1,871$13,415
Other Expenses$5,663$3,018-$8,681
Depreciation Depletion$3,713$2,517-$6,230
Insurance$1,286$3,001-$4,287
Conferences and Meetings$1,015$1,743-$2,758
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,950-$1,950
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$965-$965
Grants to Domestic Individuals$850--$850
Total Functional Expenses$490,193$54,044$42,292$586,530
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$2,100
Debbie ArthurBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$1,170
Kristi KilgoreBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$550
Michael NevilleBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$500
Gena MikkelsenBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$425
Ken BronsteinBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$410
Corey WelchBoard MemberPerformance FeeNo$200
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, Page 6, Part VI, 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, Page 6, 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.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, 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
Gena Mikkelsen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3607566752
Signed
2023-05-09

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ken Bronstein
Formed
1976
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
11
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
North Star Tax & Accounting
Address
2120 BICKFORD AVE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98290-1705
Preparer
Mike Tausen
Phone
4253798085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Performance fees 87,600 0 0”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$692,164
Liabilities
$54,479
Net assets
$637,685
Revenue
$744,156
Expenses
$586,530
Net income
$157,626
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
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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