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THE INSTITUTION HAS LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMMUNITY, WITH MUSICAL EXCELLENCE, DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT, AND A COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, ALL ADDING TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE WE ENJOY IN WEST MICHIGAN. EACH YEAR, THE SYMPHONY OFFERS A MAIN SEASON CONCERT SERIES AND A SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 200,000 PEOPLE THROUGH OVER 100 PERFORMANCES. DONATED SERVICES RELATED TO THIS PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR WERE 5,000. PARKING PASSES VALUED AT 225,016 WERE ALSO DONATED. 1317586 2861 GATEWAY TO MUSIC IS THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY'S COLLECTION OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SERVE MORE THAN 75,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. GATEWAY TO MUSIC PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED BY FOUR DISCTINCT CATEGORIES: YOUTH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC ACCESS. YOUTH EDUCATION: LOLLIPOPS CONCERT: DESIGNED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN & FAMILIES (PREK-1ST), THESE SHORT PERFORMANCES FEATURE A CONNECTION TO CHILDRENS STORIES AND INVOLVE OTHER ARTS - VISUAL, DANCE, THEATRE, ETC. -PERCUSSION DISCUSSION: GRS PERCUSSIONISTS JACK LATTA & DAVID HALL UTILIZE OVER 50 INSTRUMENTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS (2ND-3RD) IN SOUND EXPLORATION, MOVEMENT, AND CRITICAL THINKING. -LINK UP: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARNEGIE HALL, LINK UP ENCOMPASSES A CURRICULUM THAT DEVELOPS CONCEPTS, SKILLS, CREATIVITY, AND PREPARES STUDENTS (3RD-5TH) TO PERFORM WITH THE GRS IN A FREE CONCERT AT DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL. -MASTERWORKS MATINEES: GEARED TOWARD STUDENT INSTRUMENTALISTS GRADES 6-12, THESE CONCERTS FEATURE APPROACHABLE REPERTOIRE AND ARE AT ST. CECILIA MUSIC CENTER. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THIS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN A HISTORIC VENUE WILL INSPIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS. -ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: THE AIR PROGRAM SUPPORTS PREK-5 MUSIC EDUCATION WITH INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES. THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS FEATURES EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS AND VISITS FROM GRS MUSICIANS. -MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIP: THIS PROGRAM IS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT MUSICIANS GRADES 6-12 WHO WANT TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICIANSHIP AND STUDY OF AN INSTRUMENT THROUGH PRIVATE LESSONS, WORKSHOPS, UNIQUE PERFORMANCES, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH ONE ANOTHER. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: -GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH SYMPHONY: THE YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA ARE AUDITION-BASED YOUTH ORCHESTRAS THAT PERFORM THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ENGAGE IN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE. -GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS: FOUNDED IN 1962, THE ALL-VOLUNTEER SYMPHONY CHORUS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PERFORMING LARGE WORKS, INCLUDING BRAHMS REQUIEM, BEETHOVENS NINTH, AND ORFFS CARMINA BURANA. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. 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MUSIC THERAPISTS FACILITATE INTERVENTIONS THAT HELP AUDIENCE MEMBERS ENGAGE WITH MUSIC PLAYED BY THE ORCHESTRA. -FAMILY CONCERTS: DESIGNED TO INSPIRE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, THESE ONE-HOUR CONCERTS FEATURE A VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES & STORIES TO SHOW FAMILIES THAT MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE. -INSTRUMENT DISCOVERY: THIS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE OFFERS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY INSTRUMENTS FROM THE ORCHESTRA (E.G., STRINGS, PERCUSSION). INSTRUMENT DISCOVERY IS TYPICALLY OFFERED AT FAMILY CONCERTS AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. -INSIDE THE MUSIC: FREE FOR ALL TICKET HOLDERS, THIS PROGRAM CREATES CONTEXT AND PROVIDES INSIGHT FROM MUSICIANS, CONDUCTORS, GUEST ARTISTS, ETC. THIS EXPERIENCE IS IDEAL FOR FIRST-TIME CONCERT-GOERS AND CONCERT AFICIONADOS ALIKE. -ONLINE LEARNING: THE ONLINE LEARNING SECTION OF THE GRS WEBSITE FEATURES FREE ORIGINAL CONTENT DEVELOPED FOR A BROAD COMMUNITY AUDIENCE. 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THE ORGANIZATION PAID A MONTHLY FEE TO A LOBBYIST FOR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AND LOBBYING SERVICES, OF WHICH A PORTION WAS CONSIDERED DIRECT LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. NO OTHER EXPENSES WERE INCURRED RELATED TO LOBBYING BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION USES THESE SERVICES TO OBTAIN GRANTS FOR ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE. 1264087 19314 878 628 1281895 1260941 9585 5820 619 1264087 1282259 -14710 6034 574 1260941 1261653 26911 5806 499 1282259 1264935 -3282 1261653 1.00000 true true true 210997 210997 711400 612755 98645 45036 43159 1877 100522 RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSET 174346 RESTRICTED CASH 139484 INSTRUMENT LOANS 78169 OPERATING CASH RESERVE 208 392207 LINE OF CREDIT 1951028 LEASE LIABILITY 174346 2125374 X 9909913 17808 5446 23254 9886659 9886659 10892501 5446 52504 57950 10834551 10834551 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO PROVIDE FUTURE GRANTS TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND TO HELP SUPPORT OPERATIONS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THE SOCIETY AND FOUNDATION ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SOCIETY OR FOUNDATIONS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME (UBI). SINCE BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE SYMPHONYS ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, TAX YEARS FROM 2020 THROUGH THE CURRENT YEAR REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION. THE SYMPHONY DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS FROM THE EXAMINATION OF ANY OPEN YEARS WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 52,504 BRAVO 393749 393749 51758 22490 1200 42381 CELEBRATION OF 128839 128839 577 27832 23752 4515 8178 3 85925 85925 1620 6397 650 238 608513 608513 577 81210 52639 6365 50797 191588 -191588 true MOSAIC SCHOLARS SUPPORT 19 25430 FMV INSTRUCT/SUPPL. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV SCHEDULE I, PART III COLUMN (B) THE SYMPHONY IDENTIFIES MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS THROUGH A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS. THE SYMPHONY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH RECIPIENT: 1. INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEES, 2. 24 1/2 HOUR MUSIC LESSONS ON THEIR INSTRUMENT, 3. COACHING AND MENTORING ADVISORY ASSISTANCE, 4. SHEET MUSIC AND OTHER SUPPLIES, 5. A RECITAL AT THE END OF THE YEAR. SCHEDULE I, PART I LINE 2 THE SYMPHONY ENGAGES AND DIRECTLY PAYS THE MUSICIAN-INSTRUCTORS ACCOMPANISTS FOR THEIR SERVICES. THE MUSICIAN-INSTRUCTORS COMPLETE LESSON PLANS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH STUDENT, WHICH ARE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION FOR REVIEW. FOR EACH CHECK RUN AFTER EACH LESSON PROVIDED, THE MUSICIAN-INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE PROGRAM EVALUATIONS TO THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, ATTEND A GALA EVENT HONORING THE STUDENTS AND SHOWCASING THE PROGRAM, AND PARTICIPATE IN AND ATTEND THE ANNUAL RECITAL. X 4 253544 FAIR MARKET VALUE X PARKING PASSES 1 225016 FAIR MARKET VALUE X VASES 3 5693 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B GATEWAY TO MUSIC IS THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY'S COLLECTION OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SERVE MORE THAN 75,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. GATEWAY TO MUSIC PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED BY FOUR DISCTINCT CATEGORIES: YOUTH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC ACCESS. YOUTH EDUCATION: LOLLIPOPS CONCERT: DESIGNED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN & FAMILIES (PREK-1ST), THESE SHORT PERFORMANCES FEATURE A CONNECTION TO CHILDRENS STORIES AND INVOLVE OTHER ARTS - VISUAL, DANCE, THEATRE, ETC. -PERCUSSION DISCUSSION: GRS PERCUSSIONISTS JACK LATTA & DAVID HALL UTILIZE OVER 50 INSTRUMENTS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS (2ND-3RD) IN SOUND EXPLORATION, MOVEMENT, AND CRITICAL THINKING. -LINK UP: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARNEGIE HALL, LINK UP ENCOMPASSES A CURRICULUM THAT DEVELOPS CONCEPTS, SKILLS, CREATIVITY, AND PREPARES STUDENTS (3RD-5TH) TO PERFORM WITH THE GRS IN A FREE CONCERT AT DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL. -MASTERWORKS MATINEES: GEARED TOWARD STUDENT INSTRUMENTALISTS GRADES 6-12, THESE CONCERTS FEATURE APPROACHABLE REPERTOIRE AND ARE AT ST. CECILIA MUSIC CENTER. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THIS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN A HISTORIC VENUE WILL INSPIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS. -ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE: THE AIR PROGRAM SUPPORTS PREK-5 MUSIC EDUCATION WITH INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES. THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS FEATURES EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS AND VISITS FROM GRS MUSICIANS. -MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIP: THIS PROGRAM IS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT MUSICIANS GRADES 6-12 WHO WANT TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICIANSHIP AND STUDY OF AN INSTRUMENT THROUGH PRIVATE LESSONS, WORKSHOPS, UNIQUE PERFORMANCES, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH ONE ANOTHER. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: -GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH SYMPHONY: THE YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA ARE AUDITION-BASED YOUTH ORCHESTRAS THAT PERFORM THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ENGAGE IN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE. -GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY CHORUS: FOUNDED IN 1962, THE ALL-VOLUNTEER SYMPHONY CHORUS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PERFORMING LARGE WORKS, INCLUDING BRAHMS REQUIEM, BEETHOVENS NINTH, AND ORFFS CARMINA BURANA. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. PEARL SHANGKUAN, THIS 120-MEMBER ADULT ENSEMBLE HAS REACHED AN ADMIRABLE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE. -GRS COMMUNITY CHORUS: UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DUANE DAVIS, THIS ENSEMBLE INVOLVES COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND IS FEATURED IN SYMPHONY WITH SOUL. THE GROUP PROUDLY REPRESENTS PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, TALENTS, AND ABILITIES. -SIDE BY SIDE CONCERTS: PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS & BANDS EXPERIENCE THE GRS BY REHEARSING AND PERFORMING ALONGSIDE THE ORCHESTRA IN A CONCERT AT THEIR SCHOOL. THIS ALSO INCORPORATES SECTIONALS OR MASTERCLASSES WITH GRS MUSICIANS AND A SHARED MEAL. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: -MUSIC FOR HEALTH: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LICENSED MUSIC THERAPISTS, GRS MUSICIANS PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC MUSIC IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS THAT HELP PATIENTS MANAGE STRESS, ALLEVIATE PAIN, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, ENCOURAGE MOVEMENT AND ENHANCE MEMORY. -ACCESS TO MUSIC: THESE PERFORMANCES ARE IN A BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR AUDIENCES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS,SUCH AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SENIOR GROUPS. MUSIC THERAPISTS FACILITATE INTERVENTIONS THAT HELP AUDIENCE MEMBERS ENGAGE WITH MUSIC PLAYED BY THE ORCHESTRA. -FAMILY CONCERTS: DESIGNED TO INSPIRE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, THESE ONE-HOUR CONCERTS FEATURE A VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES & STORIES TO SHOW FAMILIES THAT MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE. -INSTRUMENT DISCOVERY: THIS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE OFFERS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY INSTRUMENTS FROM THE ORCHESTRA (E.G., STRINGS, PERCUSSION). INSTRUMENT DISCOVERY IS TYPICALLY OFFERED AT FAMILY CONCERTS AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. -INSIDE THE MUSIC: FREE FOR ALL TICKET HOLDERS, THIS PROGRAM CREATES CONTEXT AND PROVIDES INSIGHT FROM MUSICIANS, CONDUCTORS, GUEST ARTISTS, ETC. THIS EXPERIENCE IS IDEAL FOR FIRST-TIME CONCERT-GOERS AND CONCERT AFICIONADOS ALIKE. -ONLINE LEARNING: THE ONLINE LEARNING SECTION OF THE GRS WEBSITE FEATURES FREE ORIGINAL CONTENT DEVELOPED FOR A BROAD COMMUNITY AUDIENCE. ECONOMIC ACCESS: -SYMPHONY SCORECARD: MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ACTIVE, GUARD, AND RESERVE MILITARY HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE UP TO FOUR FREE TICKETS FOR SELECT GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES. -FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS TO RECEIVE A PERCENTAGE OF EVERY TICKET SOLD VIA PROMO CODE. -RUSH TICKETS: AVAILABLE THREE HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE CONCERT, THE RUSH TICKET PROGRAM ENABLES ANY STUDENT OR TEACHER TO PURCHASE 12 TICKETS TO GRS CONCERTS WITH A VALID I.D. -GROUP SALES: WE OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS OF UP TO 20% OFF TICKETS FOR MOST CONCERTS. -SYMPHONY BROADCASTS: OUR FRIENDS AT BLUE LAKE PUBLIC RADIO BROADCAST ALL MASTERWORKS SERIES PERFORMANCES ON SUNDAYS AT 1:00PM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY (WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE DIRECTORS) SHALL BE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE NOT LESS THAN 1,500 IN A FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORPORATION OR OTHER SUCH AMOUNT SET FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL PERSONS SERVING AS DIRECTORS SHALL BY VIRTUE OF SUCH SERVICE ALSO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B DIRECTORS CAN BE ELECTED BY MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OR AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD. DIRECTORS MAY BE REMOVED BY A VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, THE TREASURER, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 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