Civic Intelligence

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 91-1003176

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Feb 27, 2024

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

60th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

20th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$1,600

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$588,599

Down $103,565 (-15%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$559,757

Down $77,928 (-12%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$28,842

Down $25,637 (-47%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$583,991

Down $160,165 (-22%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$668,553

Up $82,023 (+14%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$84,562

Down $242,188 (-154%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2023

Assets$588,599
Liabilities$28,842
Net Assets$559,757
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th 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

2023

Revenue$583,991
Expenses$668,553
Net Income-$84,562
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Feb 27, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$604,024
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$259,459$413,820▲ $154,361
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$87,715$103,388▲ $15,673
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$310,213$31,422▼ $278,791
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,494$17,649▼ $2,845
Accounts Receivable$1,832$11,355▲ $9,523
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,451$10,965▼ $1,486
Total Assets$692,164$588,599▼ $103,565
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$34,285$20,032▼ $14,253
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,196$8,810▼ $11,386
Total Liabilities$54,481$28,842▼ $25,639
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$549,968$456,369▼ $93,599
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$87,715$103,388▲ $15,673
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$637,683$559,757▼ $77,926
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$692,164$588,599▼ $103,565

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17,649$109,886$127,535
Leasehold Improvements$0$4,447$4,447

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$87,495$10,000▲ $6,592-$103,388
2021-$100,000▼ $11,540-$87,495
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
James RayBoard Member$1,600$1,600
Debbie ArthurSecretary$1,440$1,440
Gena MikkelsenTreasurer$580$580
Kristi KilgoreBoard Member$165$165
Ken BronsteinPast President$90$90

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathy GustafsonPresident
Corey WelchVice President
Barbara RyanBoard Member
Barry MeyersBoard Member
Charli DanielsBoard Member
Darrell HillaireBoard Member
Donald ClausenBoard Member
Donny RoseBoard Member
Marcela BergBoard Member
Trisha NormanBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$366,929
Program Service Revenue
$205,789
Investment Income
$10,811
Other Revenue
$462
All Other Contributions
$306,577
Change in Net Assets
$-84,562
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$405,627
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$261,776
Total Fundraising Expense$42,383
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,150
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$178,108$43,048$21,158$242,314
Fees for Services Other$123,960$10,161-$134,121
Advertising$47,025-$30$47,055
Fees for Services Management$7,606$7,606$10,141$25,353
Payroll Taxes$13,763$2,519$3,180$19,462
Occupancy$9,265$2,771$1,738$13,774
Office Expenses$5,266$4,668$931$10,865
Insurance$1,625$3,792-$5,417
Depreciation Depletion$3,802$1,531-$5,333
Other Expenses$8,221$2,931$5,205$2,931
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
All Other Expenses$531$958-$1,489
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,150--$1,150
Travel$855--$855
Total Functional Expenses$544,685$81,485$42,383$668,553
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
Gina Mikkelsen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3607566752
Signed
2024-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Corey Welch
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
11
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 123,560. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 123,560. Licenses, dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 400. Management and general expenses 2,280. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,680. Staff and board development: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,881. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,881.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$588,599
Liabilities
$28,842
Net assets
$559,757
Revenue
$583,991
Expenses
$668,553
Net income
-$84,562
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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