SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 743024737 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

KERRVILLE, TX

Total Revenue
$343,668
Total Expenses
$329,997
Total Assets
$636,327
Net Assets
$474,524
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
DR TIM SUMMERLIN
Phone
8307927469
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $344K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $330K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS BRINGS SUPERB CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO AUDIENCES IN THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS. PARTNERED WITH SCHREINER UNIVERSITY IN KERRVILLE, TEXAS, THE ORCHESTRA COMPRISES SKILLED AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS FROM THE HILL COUNTRY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, INCLUDING FACULTY AND ADVANCED MUSIC STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY. THE SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT TEXAS CORPORATION WITH A TWO-FOLD MISSION: BRINGING SUPERB CLASSICAL MUSIC TO AUDIENCES IN THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS AND DEVELOPING THE MUSICAL APPRECIATION AND SKILL OF YOUNG MUSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. IT IS THE CONVICTION OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND OF THE CONDUCTOR AND MUSICIANS OF THE ORCHESTRA, THAT THE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS A VALUABLE SERVICE THROUGH PROVIDING FINE MUSIC TO AREA RESIDENTS, THUS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE TO ALL WHO EMBRACE CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $317,271 Revenue: $131,378

THE SYMPHONY IS A 75-MEMBER REGIONAL ORCHESTRA WHICH PERFORMS CONCERTS IN THE CAILLOUX THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN DOWNTOWN KERRVILLE. THE SYMPHONY PERFORMS FOUR CLASSICAL CONCERTS, TYPICALLY...

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THE SYMPHONY IS A 75-MEMBER REGIONAL ORCHESTRA WHICH PERFORMS CONCERTS IN THE CAILLOUX THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN DOWNTOWN KERRVILLE. THE SYMPHONY PERFORMS FOUR CLASSICAL CONCERTS, TYPICALLY IN THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, DECEMBER, FEBRUARY AND APRIL AND A POPS CONCERT IN JANUARY. IN ADDITION, IT PERFORMS TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS IN OCTOBER, DRAWING ON THE CONTENT OF THAT MONTH'S EVENING CONCERT. OVER THE YEARS, THE REPERTOIRE HAS INCLUDED SYMPHONIES, TONE POEMS, OVERTURES AND CONCERTOS FROM THE MUSICAL CANON OF THE WESTERN WORLD. PIECES WITH CHORAL CONTENT ARE ALSO COMMON, EMPLOYING A GRAND CHORUS. THE POPS CONCERT CHARACTERISTICALLY PRESENTS MUSIC FROM BROADWAY AND FILM AND THE REALM OF POPULAR CLASSICS, SOMETIMES IN TANDEM WITH SINGERS OR SMALL POP ENSEMBLES. THE ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CONCERTS BRING OVER 1600 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM THE REGION FOR A MORNING AND AFTERNOON CONCERT. THE YOUTHS ARE PREPARED FOR BETTER APPRECIATION BY INDIVIDUALS FROM THE SYMPHONY WHO VISIT THEIR SCHOOLS TO PERFORM AND EXPLAIN AS WELL AS THROUGH A CURRICULUM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR THESE CONCERTS.

Program 2

WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE GRANDEUR OF TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AND TO ENCOURAGE THEIR OWN INCLINATIONS TO CREATE MUSIC. FOR THAT REASON, OVER THE...

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WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE GRANDEUR OF TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AND TO ENCOURAGE THEIR OWN INCLINATIONS TO CREATE MUSIC. FOR THAT REASON, OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PERFORMING TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS EACH SEASON FOR ALL 3RD AND 4TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE KERRVILLE AREA, FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 1600 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO FAMILIARIZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE PRINCIPAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR SEVERAL WEEKS OF IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TEKS) COMPLIANT LESSON PLANS FOR THE TEACHERS AT EACH OF 12 SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO PREPARE THE STUDENTS FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE AT ONE OF THE TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS. IN THE CLASSROOM, THE CHILDREN ARE INTRODUCED TO THE PRINCIPAL SYMPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TO THE MUSIC THEY CAN PRODUCE. THE CHILDREN'S OUTREACH TOUCHES NEARLY 2000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE KERRVILLE AREA WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NEVER HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. THE ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ALIKE DEMONSTRATES TO US THE CLEAR SUCCESS AND CONTINUING NEED OF THIS OUTREACH.IN ADDITION, MEMBERS OF THE SYMPHONY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH THE HILL COUNTRY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, WHICH PROVIDES LESSONS FOR YOUTH FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. HCYO PARTICIPANTS HAVE PERFORMED OCCASIONALLY BEFORE OR DURING SOH PERFORMANCES, AND SEVERAL GRADUATES OF THE HCYO HAVE BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SYMPHONY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,467
Program Service Revenue $118,678
Investment Income $5,823
Other Revenue $12,700
TOTAL REVENUE $343,668

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,958
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $317,271
Other Expenses $248,039
TOTAL EXPENSES $329,997

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $343,668 $346,703 0.0%
Expenses $329,997 $328,937 +0.0%
Net Income $13,671 $17,766 -0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
4
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
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BETTY CLYBURN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BILL COLLINS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BILL RECTOR DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR EUGENE DOWDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JEFFREY SIRIANNI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK DUNLAP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINI NORRIS-LANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN HEDGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILIANA LOVISA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WILLIAMSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON DEUTSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY BARTELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TIM SUMMERLIN PRESIDENT 14.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MITCHELL SECRETARY 2.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA VONBRANDT-SIEMERS TREASURER 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SENTELL VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
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 $343,668 $329,997 $636,327 $13,671
2024 $346,703 $328,937 $433,134 $17,766
2023 $304,516 $354,423 $468,643 $-49,907
2022 $317,817 $338,957 $527,261 $-21,140
2021 $174,873 $174,550 $479,402 $323
2020 $344,372 $289,795 $392,569 $54,577
2019 $373,240 $322,641 $439,235 $50,599
2018 $291,561 $280,247 $393,375 $11,314
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