Civic Intelligence

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 91-1003176

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 03, 2025

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

64th percentile

0.07x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.06x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$39,486

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-6.6%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$460,043

Down $128,556 (-22%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$428,522

Down $131,235 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$31,521

Up $2,679 (+9.3%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$545,471

Down $38,520 (-6.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$687,920

Up $19,367 (+2.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$142,449

Down $57,887 (-68%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2024

Assets$460,043
Liabilities$31,521
Net Assets$428,522

Operations Trend

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

2024

Revenue$545,471
Expenses$687,920
Net Income-$142,449
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 3, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$576,494
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$413,820$257,109▼ $156,711
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$103,388$115,479▲ $12,091
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,422$38,294▲ $6,872
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,649$27,370▲ $9,721
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,965$14,791▲ $3,826
Accounts Receivable$11,355$7,000▼ $4,355
Total Assets$588,599$460,043▼ $128,556
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$20,032$16,710▼ $3,322
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,810$14,811▲ $6,001
Total Liabilities$28,842$31,521▲ $2,679
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$456,369$313,043▼ $143,326
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$103,388$115,479▲ $12,091
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$559,757$428,522▼ $131,235
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$588,599$460,043▼ $128,556

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$27,370$116,932$144,302
Leasehold Improvements$0$4,447$4,447

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
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

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Eileen BrownellExecutive DirectorFT$39,486$39,486
Gail RidenourExecutive DirectorFT$8,950$8,950
Mark TomkoSecretary-$2,320$2,320
James RayBoard Member-$2,100$2,100
Debbie ArthurBoard Member-$1,640$1,640
Gena MikkelsenTreasurer-$885$885

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carol ComeauPast President
Corey WelchPresident
Charli DanielsVice President
Barbara RyanBoard Member
Barry MeyersBoard Member
Charles HalkaBoard Member
Garland RichmondBoard Member
Jim QuistBoard Member
Kathleen BellBoard Member
Sandra PaytonBoard Member
Ted SchumanBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$313,524
Program Service Revenue
$211,199
Investment Income
$19,356
Other Revenue
$1,392
All Other Contributions
$289,754
Change in Net Assets
$-142,449
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$382,728
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$303,727
Total Fundraising Expense$48,847
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,465
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$140,722$40,754$35,738$217,214
Fees for Services Other$114,608--$114,608
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,318--$62,318
Advertising$45,338-$162$45,500
Payroll Taxes$16,145$4,336$3,714$24,195
Occupancy$9,915$2,964$1,861$14,740
All Other Expenses$2,369$8,064$49$10,482
Depreciation Depletion$4,374$2,672-$7,046
Other Expenses$870$4,058$5,056$5,926
Insurance$1,723$4,021-$5,744
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,465--$1,465
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,070-$1,070
Total Functional Expenses$569,634$69,439$48,847$687,920
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
2025-02-03
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
14
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 114,608. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 114,608.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS HOLD OVER 90 IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES EACH SEASON REACHING OVER 7,500 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY. THESE PERFORMANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR FREE TO AREA SCHOOLS AND TARGET STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCES. EXAMPLES OF THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS, BEETHOVEN IN THE SCHOOLS, AND SOLOISTS IN THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE BSO PRESENTS AN EDUCATIONAL CONCERT AT MOUNT BAKER THEATRE AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL SERIES AND HAS AN INSTRUMENT LOAN PROGRAM.
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Filings

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
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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