THE WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC

EIN: 391391008 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WAUSAU, WI

Total Revenue
$782,236
Total Expenses
$909,895
Total Assets
$3,136,530
Net Assets
$3,061,617
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
SUSAN BENDER
Phone
7158456279
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $782K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $910K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, FAMILIES, FACULTY AND THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $611,511 Revenue: $573,884

THE WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL SERVING THE CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SINCE 1981. FOR FY ENDING 6/30/2025, THE SCHOOL'S 22 HIGHLY QUALIFIED MUSIC FACULTY TAUGHT 6836.42...

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THE WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL SERVING THE CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SINCE 1981. FOR FY ENDING 6/30/2025, THE SCHOOL'S 22 HIGHLY QUALIFIED MUSIC FACULTY TAUGHT 6836.42 HOURS OF PRIVATE LESSONS TO 373 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS (COMPARED TO 338 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL LESSONS FOR THE SAME SEMESTER IN 2024). THIS IS OUR PRIMARY INTERACTION WITH THE COMMUNITY AND OF THESE STUDENTS, BETWEEN 15-18% RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUD STANDARDS FOR INCOME AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE. OUR POLICIES AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, KOREAN, AND HMONG TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO TUITION ASSISTANCE.INCLUDED IN PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FACULTY WAGES FOR ALL CLASSES, MATERIALS/MARKETING/HOSPITALITY/HOUSING/MILEAGE, INSURANCE/TAX WITHHOLDING/FICA/ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, WHILE WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A GRANT TO FUND ASSISTANCE, WE HAVE ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS AND DONORS GIVE TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN. ALL NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED ACCORDING TO THE CHARTERS. PROGRAM GRANT EXPENSES INCLUDE $90559 FROM THE BADGER BOUNCEBACK FEDERAL GRANT AND $3000 FROM THE GREEN BAY PACKER FOUNDATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,012 Revenue: $0

ROCK INFUSED ORCHESTRA IS A ONE-DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES 240+ ORCHESTRA STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6-12 IN MARATHON & PORTAGE COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROGRAM ENGAGES OVER 30 FACULTY AND STAFF AND OVER...

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ROCK INFUSED ORCHESTRA IS A ONE-DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES 240+ ORCHESTRA STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6-12 IN MARATHON & PORTAGE COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROGRAM ENGAGES OVER 30 FACULTY AND STAFF AND OVER 850 AUDIENCE MEMBERS DURING THE 1-DAY EVENT FOR A TOTAL IMPACT OF 1,080. ALL STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM ATTEND FOR FREE AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL STUDY MATERIALS, LUNCH, SNACKS, AND SUPPLIES. OUR FEDERAL SUPPORT GRANT COVERED FOOD AND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF AN OUTSIDE LLC TO OPERATE THE CONCERT AND BREAK-OUT SESSIONS AT WAUSAU WEST HS. INCREDIBLE BANK SUPPORTED THE EVENT BY BEING A TITLE SPONSOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,535 Revenue: $0

MUSICAL STORYTIME IS A FREE PROGRAM PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN THE MARATHON COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM. THESE CHILDREN ARE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, HOMELESS, OR ORPHANS. ONCE A MONTH, WAUSAU...

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MUSICAL STORYTIME IS A FREE PROGRAM PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN THE MARATHON COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM. THESE CHILDREN ARE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, HOMELESS, OR ORPHANS. ONCE A MONTH, WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC SUZUKI UPPER STRING TEACHER, ROCHELLE PEARSON, VISITS THE CLASSROOMS IN THE PROGRAM AND READS THE STUDENTS A MUSIC-RELATED BOOK. THESE STORIES ARE INTENDED TO REACH BEYOND JUST MUSICAL FICTION AND ALSO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT RESILIENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND CONFIDENCE. EVERY SINGLE STUDENT IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVED BOOKS TO TAKE HOME. IN 2024-2025 FY, WE WERE STILL SUPPORTING THIS PROGRAM THROUGH THE FEDERAL GRANT, BUT ANY EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY THAT GRANT WERE TAKEN FROM WCM'S OPERATING EXPENSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $223,945
Program Service Revenue $571,636
Investment Income $2,138
Other Revenue $-15,483
TOTAL REVENUE $782,236

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $55,017
Salaries & Benefits $589,381
Fundraising Expenses $66,198
Program Expenses $631,058
Other Expenses $265,497
TOTAL EXPENSES $909,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $782,236 $740,839 +0.1%
Expenses $909,895 $781,761 +0.2%
Net Income $-127,659 $-40,922 +2.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
31
Volunteers
45

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
5
$43,005
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEITH MONTGOMERY PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY RYAN VICE PRESDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN SAMBHARA SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE SUKUP TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA RAMSEY MEMBER PART-YEAR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MUKERJI MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIXIE WILHITE MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE STANLEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK EVANS MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY OLSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY HSU MEMBER PART-YEAR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MARTIN MEMBER PART-YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL LAMANSKY MEMBER PART-YEAR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BENDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$40,005 $3,000 $43,005
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 $782,236 $909,895 $3,136,530 $-127,659
2024 $740,839 $781,761 $3,036,117 $-40,922
2023 $736,948 $747,099 $2,877,733 $-10,151
2022 $1,259,700 $611,664 $2,782,590 $648,036
2021 $970,609 $588,808 $2,318,265 $381,801
2020 $664,524 $640,287 $1,889,148 $24,237
2019 $715,890 $739,427 $1,877,146 $-23,537
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