DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS INC

EIN: 382445218 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Total Revenue
$1,808,709
Total Expenses
$1,175,293
Total Assets
$1,899,995
Net Assets
$1,721,380
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
MAURY OKUN
Phone
2485592095
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS INC, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $633K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF DCWS IS TO PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS PRESENTATIONS OF REPERTOIRE THAT VARY IN INSTRUMENTATION BUT EMPHASIZE BRASS AND WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS. THROUGH THESE PRESENTATIONS, DCWS WILL BUILD RAPPORT WITH AUDIENCES BY PERFORMING IN INTIMATE CONCERT SETTINGS. WE WILL BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS AND LOCALLY ACCLAIMED FOR ENCOURAGING NEW MUSICIANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $404,434

TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS CONCERTS OF UNIQUE REPERTOIRE IN SMALLER VENUES WHICH ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF CAMARADARIE AMONG MUSICIANS AND A CLOSE CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE; AS WELL AS OFFERING PROGRAMS...

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TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS CONCERTS OF UNIQUE REPERTOIRE IN SMALLER VENUES WHICH ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF CAMARADARIE AMONG MUSICIANS AND A CLOSE CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE; AS WELL AS OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUNG MUSICIANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $589,052

TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE TO OTHER ARTS RELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN METRO DETROIT

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,174,122
Program Service Revenue $562,873
Investment Income $41,202
Other Revenue $30,512
TOTAL REVENUE $1,808,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $775,970
Fundraising Expenses $103,473
Program Expenses $993,486
Other Expenses $399,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,175,293

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,808,709 $1,073,939 +0.7%
Expenses $1,175,293 $1,039,939 +0.1%
Net Income $633,416 $34,000 +17.6%
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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
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
15
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$94,009
Total Directors
23
$94,009
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAURY OKUN PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$94,009 $0 $94,009
GEOFFREY NATHAN CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD SHARPLES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BREVARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE CONWAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMIEN CRUTCHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA HEPPNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HITCHMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JARMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MORIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH SAFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA WULF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL L CHER MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MCLELLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA PLEISS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT STRONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN WENDLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH SULLIVAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLA CAREW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$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
2024 $1,808,709 $1,175,293 $1,899,995 $633,416
2023 $1,073,939 $1,039,939 $1,199,352 $34,000
2022 $1,208,587 $956,753 $1,164,114 $251,834
2021 $896,524 $931,600 $1,050,937 $-35,076
2020 $857,796 $978,723 $996,779 $-120,927
2019 $1,374,582 $960,658 $1,018,227 $413,924
2018 $908,714 $855,626 $590,796 $53,088
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