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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 NINE MAIN SEASON CONCERT SERIES AND A SUMMER SERIES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 200,000 PEOPLE THROUGH 400 PERFORMANCES. DONATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES RELATED TO THIS PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR WERE 72,861. SEE SCHEDULE O REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC ON PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 460056 GATEWAY TO MUSIC IS THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY'S MATRIX OF 16 EDUCATION AND ACCESS PROGRAMS THAT SERVES MORE THAN 80,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS EACH YEAR. CURRENT GATEWAY TO MUSIC PROGRAMS FALL INTO ONE OF FOUR CATEGORIES: CHILDREN AND YOUTH, ADULTS, YOUNG MUSICIANS, AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN AND YOUTH: -THIRD GRADE CONCERTS: FEATURING SYMPHONY PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION BILL VITS, THIRD GRADE CONCERTS HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORICAL USE OF TRADITIONAL PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS. -FIFTH GRADE CONCERTS: FIFTH GRADE CONCERTS INCORPORATE A CLASSROOM FEEL IN A TRADITIONAL CONCERT STRUCTURE, INCLUDING VARIOUS ELEMENTS AND A DISPLAY OF STUDENT ARTWORK CREATED FOR A DESIGNATED PIECE ON THE PROGRAM. -ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM: THIS EXTENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADES K-6 AND ADDS ADDITIONAL IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES BY SMALL ENSEMBLES. ADULTS: -NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOURS: THESE ONE HOUR TOURS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL AND INVITE DISCUSSION ABOUT CAREERS IN THE ARTS. -ACCESS TO MUSIC CONCERTS: CONCERTS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS WITH PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. -MUSIC FOR HEALTH: A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY AND SPECTRUM HEALTH, MUSIC FOR HEALTH OFFERS EFFECTIVE NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPY TO PATIENTS IN MEDICAL SETTINGS AS A REHABILITATION INTERVENTION FOLLOWING NEUROLOGIC INJURY. -GR SYMPHONY CHORUS: AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF 130 MEMBERS, THE CHORUS IS DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL PRESENTATIONS. THE CHORUS PERFORMS WITH THE SYMPHONY THREE TIMES PER YEAR. YOUNG MUSICIANS: -MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIPS: MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE COMPLETELY SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS ON THEIR INSTRUMENTS TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND HISPANIC INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS. -SIDE BY SIDE CONCERTS: THE SIDE BY SIDE CONCERTS ENABLE STUDENTS TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY MUSICIANS ON A CONCERT IN THEIR SCHOOL. -GRS YOUTH CHORUSES: THE YOUTH CHORUS PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AGES 6-18 TO SING AT SELECT SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES. -GRS YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA: THE YOUTH SYMPHONY PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVANCED ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHLY SKILLED STUDENTS IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA. FAMILIES: -LOLLIPOPS CONCERTS: 45 MINUTE CONCERTS CONNECTED TO CLASSIC CHILDREN'S LITERATURE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUNG CHILDREN AND REINFORCE LEARNING IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL. -FAMILY SERIES CONCERTS: CONCERTS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE YOUNG MUSICIANS WHO ARE JUST STARTING OUT ON THEIR INSTRUMENTS AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO AREN'T PLAYING TO GIVE IT A TRY. -SYMPHONY SCORECARD: ACCESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FREE CONCERT TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ACTIVE MILITARY HOUSEHOLDS. -FREE FOR FAMILIES: CREATING A CULTURE OF MUSIC APPRECIATION AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN WEST MICHIGAN. 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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES HAS DETERMINED THE SOCIETY TO BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IS NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SOCIETY'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME (UBI). SINCE THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE SYMPHONY'S ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, TAX YEARS FROM 2016 THROUGH 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. CELEBRATION OF 99375 69000 30375 4000 46549 189 GATEWAY TO MUSI 17500 17500 2336 2 116875 86500 30375 4000 48885 189 53074 -22699 true MOSAIC SCHOLARS SUPPORT 21 18084 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 true true X X X X false false false false false false false false false MARY TUUK KURAS PRESIDENT/CEO 173993 10194 184187 SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1A HEALTH AND SOCIAL - GRS PAYS FOR U CLUB MEMBERSHIP TO HOST MEETINGS. X 3 226321 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PART III OVER ITS 91-YEAR HISTORY, THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY HAS EMERGED AS A PREMIER ARTS LEADER, STRONG ECONOMIC DRIVER, AND HIGH-PROFILE ELEMENT OF WEST MICHIGAN'S ENVIABLE QUALITY OF PLACE. IN A TYPICAL SEASON, SERVING NEARLY 200,000 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY THROUGH CONCERTS AS WELL AS EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ACCESS INITIATIVES, THE SYMPHONY'S PROGRAMMING APPEALS TO INCREASINGLY DIVERSE AUDIENCES. IN EARLY 2020, MIDWAY THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL 90TH SEASON CELEBRATION, TICKET SALES AND DONATED REVENUE WERE STRONG. FORECASTED PROJECTIONS PREDICTED A POSITIVE FINANCIAL RESULT FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC, THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SUSPENDED CONCERT OPERATIONS IN MID-MARCH 2020, WHILE ALSO IMMEDIATELY CONVERTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO A REMOTE WORKING ARRANGEMENT. LATER IN THE SPRING, THE SYMPHONY CANCELLED ITS 2020 PICNIC POPS SUMMER SEASON AT CANNONSBURG SKI AREA. GRS LEADERSHIP INTENTIONALLY CHOSE TO FIND NEW WAYS TO INNOVATIVELY DELIVER GREAT MUSIC TO THE WESTERN MICHIGAN COMMUNITY IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF 2020, EVEN AS MANY ORCHESTRAS MADE REACTIVE DECISIONS TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS AND FURLOUGH MUSICIANS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF INDEFINITELY. VIRTUAL MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS REPLACED LIVE PERFORMANCES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC. MUSICAL MOMENTS WERE POSTED DAILY ON SOCIAL MEDIA; GRS MUSICIANS HAVE SHARED MUSIC THAT INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS, AND EDUCATES. PERFORMING SEPARATELY IN THEIR HOMES, BUT TOGETHER ELECTRONICALLY, 68 GRS MUSICIANS HAVE CREATED 45 VIDEOS IN THE FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS SERIES, PLUS ANOTHER 24 VIDEOS IN OUR INSTRUMENT DISCOVERY SERIES FOR ONLINE LEARNING BY STUDENTS STUDYING FROM HOME. FOUR OUTSTANDING DIGITAL PRODUCTIONS, WIDELY SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA, SHOWCASED THE SYMPHONY, THE FIRST BEING THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS COMBINING OVER 100 MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA AND SYMPHONY CHORUS. ADDITIONALLY, PRODUCTIONS FOR MOTHER'S DAY, THE 4TH OF JULY AND GRAND RAPIDS VIRTUAL ARTS FESTIVAL OFFERED INSPIRATION, HOPE AND HEALING FOR PATRONS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY FURTHERING ITS PATH OF INNOVATION, THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY REVISED ITS 2020 SUMMER SEASON IN AUGUST WITH A NEW LOOK TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES. FROM PORCHES TO PARKS TO SIDEWALKS, PATRONS EXPERIENCED LIVE MUSIC FROM THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY UP CLOSE AND IN PERSON. DURING AUGUST MANY OF OUR TALENTED ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS PERFORMED IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE "FROM OUR PORCH TO YOURS" SERIES. WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH SELECTED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS TO PERFORM SHORT "POP-UPS IN THE PARK" CONCERTS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS, ALLOWING US TO FURTHER CONNECT THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. SPONSORS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES MADE THESE FREE PERFORMANCES POSSIBLE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B GATEWAY TO MUSIC IS THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY'S MATRIX OF 16 EDUCATION AND ACCESS PROGRAMS THAT SERVES MORE THAN 80,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS EACH YEAR. CURRENT GATEWAY TO MUSIC PROGRAMS FALL INTO ONE OF FOUR CATEGORIES: CHILDREN AND YOUTH, ADULTS, YOUNG MUSICIANS, AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN AND YOUTH: -THIRD GRADE CONCERTS: FEATURING SYMPHONY PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION BILL VITS, THIRD GRADE CONCERTS HIGHLIGHT THE HISTORICAL USE OF TRADITIONAL PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS. -FIFTH GRADE CONCERTS: FIFTH GRADE CONCERTS INCORPORATE A CLASSROOM FEEL IN A TRADITIONAL CONCERT STRUCTURE, INCLUDING VARIOUS ELEMENTS AND A DISPLAY OF STUDENT ARTWORK CREATED FOR A DESIGNATED PIECE ON THE PROGRAM. -ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM: THIS EXTENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADES K-6 AND ADDS ADDITIONAL IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES BY SMALL ENSEMBLES. ADULTS: -NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOURS: THESE ONE HOUR TOURS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL AND INVITE DISCUSSION ABOUT CAREERS IN THE ARTS. -ACCESS TO MUSIC CONCERTS: CONCERTS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS WITH PHYSICAL AND ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. -MUSIC FOR HEALTH: A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY AND SPECTRUM HEALTH, MUSIC FOR HEALTH OFFERS EFFECTIVE NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPY TO PATIENTS IN MEDICAL SETTINGS AS A REHABILITATION INTERVENTION FOLLOWING NEUROLOGIC INJURY. -GR SYMPHONY CHORUS: AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF 130 MEMBERS, THE CHORUS IS DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL PRESENTATIONS. THE CHORUS PERFORMS WITH THE SYMPHONY THREE TIMES PER YEAR. YOUNG MUSICIANS: -MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIPS: MOSAIC SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE COMPLETELY SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS ON THEIR INSTRUMENTS TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND HISPANIC INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS. -SIDE BY SIDE CONCERTS: THE SIDE BY SIDE CONCERTS ENABLE STUDENTS TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY MUSICIANS ON A CONCERT IN THEIR SCHOOL. -GRS YOUTH CHORUSES: THE YOUTH CHORUS PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AGES 6-18 TO SING AT SELECT SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES. -GRS YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA: THE YOUTH SYMPHONY PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVANCED ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHLY SKILLED STUDENTS IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA. FAMILIES: -LOLLIPOPS CONCERTS: 45 MINUTE CONCERTS CONNECTED TO CLASSIC CHILDREN'S LITERATURE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUNG CHILDREN AND REINFORCE LEARNING IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL. -FAMILY SERIES CONCERTS: CONCERTS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE YOUNG MUSICIANS WHO ARE JUST STARTING OUT ON THEIR INSTRUMENTS AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO AREN'T PLAYING TO GIVE IT A TRY. -SYMPHONY SCORECARD: ACCESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FREE CONCERT TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ACTIVE MILITARY HOUSEHOLDS. -FREE FOR FAMILIES: CREATING A CULTURE OF MUSIC APPRECIATION AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN WEST MICHIGAN. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS TWO FREE CHILDREN TICKETS WITH EVERY FULL- PRICED ADULT TICKETS PURCHASED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION MADE GOVERNANCE CHANGES IN MAY 2020 TO THE BOARD COMPOSITION WHICH WAS LATER CODIFIED IN THE BYLAWS. 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. THEIR DECISION IS BASED ON NATIONAL INDUSTRY COMPARISONS AND LOCAL INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED, AT MINIMUM, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ANNUAL REPORT WITH FINANCIAL DATA IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITHIN THE CORPORATE OFFICE. FORM 990, PART VII JACK LATTA AND LINDA NELSON ARE COMPENSATED AS MUSICIANS. 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