THE ACORN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

EIN: 472717128 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Three Oaks, MI

Total Revenue
$1,725,382
Total Expenses
$1,585,760
Total Assets
$1,785,064
Net Assets
$875,411
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
BOB MURPHY
Phone
2693369141
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ACORN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

To offer a broad range of high-quality entertainment that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages, and enhances the economic vitality of the region.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $597,651
Program Service Revenue $983,018
Investment Income $4,715
Other Revenue $139,998
TOTAL REVENUE $1,725,382

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $472,900
Fundraising Expenses $4,867
Program Expenses $1,501,356
Other Expenses $1,112,860
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,585,760

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,725,382 $1,366,456 +0.3%
Expenses $1,585,760 $1,174,273 +0.4%
Net Income $139,622 $192,183 -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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
18
Volunteers
105

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
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHLEY MAGNUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$108,019 $0 $108,019
LAURA MADSEN JOLLY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BLACK Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DAVIES Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED BRANDSTRADER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY STADY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SHOUP Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT BOYD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MURPHY Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON GOLDMAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY MAGNUS Executive Dir. 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD MARTIN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN ELLIS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PADDY LAUBER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SCHUBA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SPRAU Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WALCZAK 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,725,382 $1,585,760 $1,785,064 $139,622
2022 $1,366,456 $1,174,273 $1,645,736 $192,183
2021 $1,128,558 $797,508 $746,406 $331,050
2020 $434,230 $424,120 $436,569 $10,110
2019 $1,011,350 $949,708 $257,610 $61,642
2018 $675,754 $641,190 $176,289 $34,564
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