THE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

EIN: 436050074 501(c)(3)

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$571,206
Total Expenses
$532,970
Total Assets
$1,548,777
Net Assets
$1,505,910
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Executive Director
Phone
3146522224
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS, founded in 1941, is a small nonprofit that reported $571K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $533K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

To provide stimulating and enriching musical and educational experiences for audiences and participants concentrating on the traditions of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $290,007
Program Service Revenue $254,517
Investment Income $60,800
Other Revenue $-34,118
TOTAL REVENUE $571,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $91,042
Fundraising Expenses $25,688
Program Expenses $441,532
Other Expenses $441,928
TOTAL EXPENSES $532,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $571,206 $490,038 +0.2%
Expenses $532,970 $461,507 +0.2%
Net Income $38,236 $28,531 +0.3%
Key Indicators
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
3
Volunteers
90

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
$0
Total Directors
26
$152,202
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
A Dennis Sparger Music Director 40
Director
$80,136 $0 $80,136
Melissa Payton Executive Director 40
Director Highest
$69,557 $0 $69,557
Scott MacDonald Chorus President 8
Director
$1,450 $0 $1,450
Mark Pye Board Member 1
Director
$1,059 $0 $1,059
Anne von der Heydt Chairperson 12
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Flaskamper Vice Chairperson & Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew V Wuellner Treasurer 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Bolen Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rev Jason Bryles Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Chavers Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Michael Clear Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Commerford Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Doub Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Fredlund Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hauk Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry Kirk Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Lawson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Lee Board Member 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Merlo Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Miller Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzanne Palmer Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Shahpari Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Stotler Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Wheeler Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Will Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shephali Wulff Board Member 2
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
2025 $571,206 $532,970 $1,548,777 $38,236
2024 $490,038 $461,507 $1,414,878 $28,531
2023 $503,893 $472,684 $1,339,007 $31,209
2022 $579,406 $431,952 $1,284,912 $147,454
2021 $341,357 $191,156 $1,324,177 $150,201
2020 $349,955 $340,936 $1,031,949 $9,019
2019 $474,323 $398,678 $1,002,319 $75,645
2018 $406,980 $418,573 $926,747 $-11,593
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