WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

EIN: 237108001 501(c)(3)

WENATCHEE, WA

Total Revenue
$372,586
Total Expenses
$328,484
Total Assets
$288,516
Net Assets
$287,816
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
RON LODGE
Phone
5096676240
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit that reported $373K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $328K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO CULTURALLY ENRICH THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON THROUGH MUSIC PERFORMANCE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $53,122 Revenue: $85,385

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET IS WVSO'S BELOVED ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRADITION, BRINGING TOGETHER THE MAGIC OF LIVE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC WITH THE TALENT OF LOCAL DANCE STUDENTS. EACH YEAR, THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO...

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THE NUTCRACKER BALLET IS WVSO'S BELOVED ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRADITION, BRINGING TOGETHER THE MAGIC OF LIVE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC WITH THE TALENT OF LOCAL DANCE STUDENTS. EACH YEAR, THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO EXPERIENCE TCHAIKOVSKY'S TIMELESS SCORE, PERFORMED BY THE WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, WHILE YOUNG DANCERS BRING THE ENCHANTING STORY TO LIFE ON STAGE. THIS CHERISHED EVENT NOT ONLY SHOWCASES THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ORCHESTRA AND LOCAL PERFORMERS BUT ALSO CELEBRATES THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE WENATCHEE VALLEY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Program 2
Expenses: $174,658 Revenue: $60,797

THIS SEASON, TITLED HEAR & NOW, THE WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA(WVSO)CAPTIVATED THE COMMUNITY WITH A BOLD LINEUP OF CONCERTS BLENDING ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS. THE SEASON...

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THIS SEASON, TITLED HEAR & NOW, THE WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA(WVSO)CAPTIVATED THE COMMUNITY WITH A BOLD LINEUP OF CONCERTS BLENDING ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS. THE SEASON OPENED WITH SERENADE, FEATURING ELEGANT CLASSICAL SERENADES AND GUEST ARTISTS, FOLLOWED BY VOX FEMINA, A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN COMPOSERS HIGHLIGHTING THEMES OF EMPOWERMENT AND EQUALITY. WATER WORKS EXPLORED THE SPLENDOR OF WATER THROUGH MUSIC, INCLUDING A WORLD PREMIERE COMPOSITION INSPIRED BY NATURAL FLOWS AND REGIONAL INFLUENCES. THE SEASON CLOSED WITH WHEEL OF FORTUNE, A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF CARL ORFF'S CARMINA BURANA UNITING THE ORCHESTRA WITH VOCAL SOLOISTS AND CHOIRS IN AN ODE TO FATE AND FORTUNE. PERFORMED LIVE AT THE NUMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER(WITH THE FINALE AT WENATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM) AND STREAMED FOR BROADER ACCESS, HEAR & NOW HIGHLIGHTED WVSO'S COMMITMENT TO KEEPING LIVE MUSIC THRIVING IN THE WENATCHEE VALLEY.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,238 Revenue: $13,328

THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG MUSICIANS THE CHANCE TO AUDITION AND JOIN EITHER THE JUNIOR OR YOUTH ORCHESTRA, WITH THREE 10-WEEK SESSIONS OF WEEKLY COACHING THAT CULMINATE IN FINAL...

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THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG MUSICIANS THE CHANCE TO AUDITION AND JOIN EITHER THE JUNIOR OR YOUTH ORCHESTRA, WITH THREE 10-WEEK SESSIONS OF WEEKLY COACHING THAT CULMINATE IN FINAL PERFORMANCES. A HIGHLIGHT OF THE PROGRAM IS THE ANNUAL SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT, WHERE THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMS ALONGSIDE THE WENATCHEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA(WVSO), GIVING STUDENTS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH SEASONED MUSICIANS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL BACKGROUND, CAN PARTICIPATE, FOSTERING MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND A DEEP SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,647
Program Service Revenue $159,689
Investment Income $12,250
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $372,586

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $54,441
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $259,272
Other Expenses $274,043
TOTAL EXPENSES $328,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $372,586 $296,421 +0.3%
Expenses $328,484 $322,316 +0.0%
Net Income $44,102 $-25,895 -2.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
56

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN KELEMAN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM MCNAIR TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STAN FISHBURN VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEN HUNNICUT TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DON LARSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RON LODGE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $372,586 $328,484 $288,516 $44,102
2024 $296,421 $322,316 $245,808 $-25,895
2023 $423,450 $260,467 $501,370 $162,983
2022 $275,672 $165,204 $284,987 $110,468
2021 $124,859 $119,572 $204,291 $5,287
2020 $175,566 $188,076 $169,557 $-12,510
2019 $197,960 $179,159 $176,875 $18,801
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