Liabilities / Assets
11th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 91-1351925
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
11th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
2nd percentile
Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
40th percentile
Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
1st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$36,046,080
Up $883,606 (+2.5%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$35,747,205
Up $894,718 (+2.6%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$298,875
Down $11,112 (-3.6%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$975,868
Down $2,740,259 (-74%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$2,164,616
Up $63,224 (+3.0%) from 2016
Net Income
Down-$1,188,748
Down $2,803,483 (-174%) from 2016
The primary purpose of the seattle symphony foundation is to aid and support the seattle symphony orchestra.
To aid and support the seattle symphony orchestra.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $22,252,590 | $21,531,310 | ▼ $721,280 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $6,670,496 | $7,168,400 | ▲ $497,904 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $3,080,000 | $3,080,000 | → $0 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,670,181 | $1,569,883 | ▼ $100,298 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $93,916 | $1,422,862 | ▲ $1,328,946 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $2,089 | ▲ $2,089 |
| Total Assets | $35,162,474 | $36,046,080 | ▲ $883,606 |
| Other Assets Total | $1,395,291 | $1,271,536 | ▼ $123,755 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $174,670 | $149,725 | ▼ $24,945 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $135,317 | $149,150 | ▲ $13,833 |
| Total Liabilities | $309,987 | $298,875 | ▼ $11,112 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $28,995,999 | $29,662,635 | ▲ $666,636 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $5,376,599 | $5,618,080 | ▲ $241,481 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $479,889 | $466,490 | ▼ $13,399 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $34,852,487 | $35,747,205 | ▲ $894,718 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $35,162,474 | $36,046,080 | ▲ $883,606 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,890,719 | $220,324 | ▲ $2,373,276 | - | $27,379,777 |
| 2015 | $26,370,239 | $664,585 | ▲ $1,897,287 | - | $26,890,719 |
| 2014 | $28,155,564 | $155,182 | ▲ $198,915 | - | $26,370,239 |
| 2013 | $25,154,752 | $975,645 | ▲ $4,119,676 | - | $28,155,564 |
| 2012 | $25,324,926 | $58,046 | ▲ $2,530,019 | $561,646 | $25,154,752 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jean-francois Heitz | Chair |
| Kathleen Wright | Vice Chair |
| Maureen Campbell Melville | Vice-president & CFO |
| Brian Grant | Director |
| David Tan | Director |
| J Pierre Loebel | Director |
| James Bianco | Director |
| Laurel Nesholm | Director |
| Leslie Jackson Chihuly | Director |
| Rick White | Director |
| Muriel Van Housen | Secretary |
| Michael Slonski | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell & Company | Consulting | ONE E WACKER DR STE 3350, Chicago, IL 60601 | $276,918 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $1,515,848 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $450,162 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $256,560 |
| Other Expenses | $249,410 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $142,798 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,515,848 | - | - | $1,515,848 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | $256,560 | $256,560 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $142,798 | $142,798 |
| Fees for Services Management | - | $100,000 | - | $100,000 |
| Office Expenses | - | $57,874 | - | $57,874 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $32,895 | - | $32,895 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $7,010 | - | $7,010 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $727 | - | $727 |
| Other Expenses | - | $100 | $8,353 | $100 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,515,848 | $198,606 | $450,162 | $2,164,616 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,164,616 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $1,515,848 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $1,515,848 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $648,768 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $648,768 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | General Support | $1,515,848 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $142,798 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gift Annuity Payable | $149,725 |
“Jean-francois heitz, michael slonski, leslie jackson chihuly, james bianco, brian grant, laurel nesholm, and maureen campbell melville have a business relationship.”
“The organization's bylaws were amended during fy17. Major changes include identification and clarification of membership classes.”
“The bylaws allow for the seattle symphony orchestra, the supported organization, to select six board members for the seattle symphony foundation.”
“Prior to filing, the controller and the vice president & cfo conduct a detailed review of form 990 and related schedules. The board president and audit committee also review the report prior to filing. A public disclosure copy of the return is available to all board members at the seattle symphony foundation's offices.”
“The interested persons covered under the conflict of interest policy include directors of the seattle symphony foundation. After a potential conflict of interest is identified, a disinterested person or committee investigates the potential conflict and determines if any alternative solutions are available. If a more advantageous transaction is available that does not give rise to a conflict of interest, that alternative is preferred. If an alternative is not available, the issue is discussed with the board of directors. The board shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested board members whether the transaction is in the best interest of the foundation and for its own benefit.”
“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”
“The foundation follows the policies and procedures of the seattle symphony orchestra regarding whistleblower policy and document retention and destruction. These policies and procedures are in place primarily due to 1) a majority of the foundation directors are also directors of the symphony, and 2) management services for the foundation are provided by symphony staff.”
“There were 11 volunteer board members and 4 volunteers serving on the investment advisory committee during the year.”
“Change in value of split interest agreements 50,848. Adjustment for present value discount 338,154.”
“The foundation's articles of incorporation provide that up to 7.5% of the 36 month rolling average of the endowment value be distributed annually to the seattle symphony orchestra to support its operations.”
“Change in value of split interest agreements 50,848. Transfers for symphony operations -1,515,848. Adjustment for present value discount 338,154.”
“Transfers for symphony operations 1,515,848.”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 149150 |
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| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2089 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | TO AID AND SUPPORT THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. |
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| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -1188748 |
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| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 142798 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 975868 |
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| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | THE FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROVIDE THAT UP TO 7.5% OF THE 36 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE OF THE ENDOWMENT VALUE BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS. |
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| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | MICHAEL SLONSKI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | MURIEL VAN HOUSEN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | LESLIE JACKSON CHIHULY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | JAMES BIANCO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | BRIAN GRANT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | J PIERRE LOEBEL |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | LAUREL NESHOLM |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | DAVID TAN |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | DIRECTOR |
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| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1986 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 21531310 |
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| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION IS TO AID AND SUPPORT THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 35747205 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 1694464 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 57874 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 57874 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1395291 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1271536 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 389002 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | RECRUITING |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | TAXES & LICENSES |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 42451 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 8353 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 100 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 42451 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 8353 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 100 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 174670 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 149725 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 256560 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 256560 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3080000 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3080000 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 28995999 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 29662635 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 6670496 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 7168400 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | JEAN-FRANCOIS HEITZ |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 2794071 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 1485915 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 922056 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 194113 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1614735 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 187889 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 2101392 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 233475 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 3716127 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -1188748 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 93916 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1422862 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/Contribution35ControlledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionControllerInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionFamilyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ListedByNameGoverningDocInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportNonSupportedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp/OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp/PowerAppointMajorityDirTrstInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | AMOUNT OF SUPPORT PAID: GRANTS PAID TO SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 1,515,848 EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 648,768 TOTAL: 2,164,616 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11G, COLUMN (V); |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherSupportSumAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/EIN | 0 | 910667412 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/GoverningDocumentListedInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OrganizationTypeCd | 0 | 7 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OtherSupportAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt | 0 | 2164616 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrganization509a3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrgType1Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportSumAmt | 0 | 2164616 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.20520 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 648694 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 26890719 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 220324 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 27379777 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt | 0 | 1455848 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 2373276 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 615477 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 26370239 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 664585 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 26890719 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt | 0 | 1425915 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 1897287 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 499137 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 28155564 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 155182 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 26370239 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt | 0 | 1640285 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 198915 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 473298 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 25154752 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 975645 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 28155564 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt | 0 | 1621211 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 4119676 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt | 0 | 339208 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 25324926 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt | 0 | 58046 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 25154752 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt | 0 | 1857385 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 2530019 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 561646 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 1515848 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 648768 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt | 0 | 1694464 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt | 0 | 1515848 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 0 | 149725 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 0 | GIFT ANNUITY PAYABLE |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -1126846 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.78940 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 567618 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 975868 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROVIDE THAT UP TO 7.5% OF THE 36 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE OF THE ENDOWMENT VALUE BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 50,848. TRANSFERS FOR SYMPHONY OPERATIONS -1,515,848. ADJUSTMENT FOR PRESENT VALUE DISCOUNT 338,154. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | TRANSFERS FOR SYMPHONY OPERATIONS 1,515,848. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART V, LINE 4: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.00540 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 2164616 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt | 0 | 149725 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 975868 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 1543486 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 648768 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 0 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONSULTING |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 1 | CAMPAIGN RESEARCH |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 0 | -132759 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 1 | -5040 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CAMPBELL & CO |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | PATRICK LIENHARD |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 0 | 132759 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 1 | 5040 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | ONE E WACKER SUITE 3350 |
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