SOUND SALON

EIN: 815182891 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$201,398
Total Expenses
$198,392
Total Assets
$203,025
Net Assets
$171,330
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
WA
Phone
3605253459
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUND SALON, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $201K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Sound Salon is a chamber music series building community through thoughtfully programmed performances that feature favorite composers alongside lesser-known gems, brought to life by the multifaceted perspectives of our brilliant artists.Our VisionSound Salon builds an increasingly inclusive and diverse community through thoughtfully programmed performances that welcome, engage and inspire.Our ValuesWe conduct ourselves with integrity by:Showing care and appreciation for artists, audience, staff, and volunteers.Committing ourselves to equity, inclusivity, and egalitarian relationships.Engaging in learning with humility.Being transparent and intentional in all our activities.Relating our work to history and to the social realities of our time.Performing with attention to the technical and philosophical aspects of music.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $138,595

Sound Salon (formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends) fulfilled its mission to build community through thoughtfully programmed performances by presenting 6 unique chamber music programs and 8 public...

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Sound Salon (formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends) fulfilled its mission to build community through thoughtfully programmed performances by presenting 6 unique chamber music programs and 8 public performances throughout the Puget Sound region. The 2025 season served a total audience of 942 attendees, prioritizing broad community access by providing 226 "pay-as-you-wish" tickets and 80 free tickets. The organization engaged 30 professional artists and 10 independent contractors to present concerts featuring favorite composers alongside lesser-known works, brought to life through the multifaceted artistic brilliance of the performers.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,236
Program Service Revenue $30,319
Investment Income $3,197
Other Revenue $646
TOTAL REVENUE $201,398

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $99,050
Fundraising Expenses $35,982
Program Expenses $138,595
Other Expenses $99,342
TOTAL EXPENSES $198,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $201,398 $312,706 -0.4%
Expenses $198,392 $244,734 -0.2%
Net Income $3,006 $67,972 -1.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
52

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
6
$99,050
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BYRON SCHENKMAN ARTISTIC DIR. 35.00
Officer
$50,000 $0 $50,000
MELINDA ABENDROTH Executive Dir. 35.00
Officer
$49,050 $0 $49,050
DAVE MORGAN President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FOX SPEARS Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM SITZMANN Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAHAE CHEONG Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GULKIS ASSADI Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE PETERSON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY SHERMAN Director 2.00
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
2025 $201,398 $198,392 $203,025 $3,006
2024 $312,706 $244,734 $170,333 $67,972
2023 $257,758 $308,268 $99,455 $-50,510
2022 $225,795 $171,819 $149,410 $53,976
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