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Valley Symphony Association

  • Montrose, CO
  • Tax-exempt since March 1979
  • EIN: 74-2023813

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$121k (2023)

Expenses
$95.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$111k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$328 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,797
Expenses
$95,562
Net Income
$25,235
Net Assets
$110,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,780
22.2%
Program Services $46,450
38.5%
Investment Income $109
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $47,458
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,760
Total Liabilities $328
Net Assets $110,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Troy Raper (Orchestra Director) $8,550 $0
Katherine Kristoffersen (Chorus Director) $6,986 $0
Sandy Sundstrom (Principal) $2,850 $0
Hartland Clubb Jr (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Catherine Hoffman (Board Member) $0 $0
Stephanie Helleckson (Member At Large) $0 $0
Cheryl Zahniser (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,687
Expenses
$84,353
Net Income
$39,334
Net Assets
$85,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,676
30.5%
Program Services $48,033
38.8%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $37,962
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,458
Total Liabilities $261
Net Assets $85,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $4,717 $0
Katherine Kristoffersen (Chorus Director) $3,600 $0
Sandy Sundstrom (Principal) $2,415 $0
Debra Tennapel (Principal) $458 $0
Hartland Clubb Jr (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Vince Snowbarger (Vice President) $0 $0
Stephanie Helleckson (Member At Large) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,208
Expenses
$58,557
Net Income
$17,651
Net Assets
$45,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,972
55.1%
Program Services $18,820
24.7%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,311
3.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,103
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,863
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $9,433 $0
Debra Tennapel (Principal) $3,667 $0
Katherine Kristoffersen (Chorus Director) $2,400 $0
Hartland Clubb Jr (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Brenda Anderson (Board Memer) $0 $0
Eunice Acker (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,403
Expenses
$33,530
Net Income
-$17,127
Net Assets
$28,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,130
73.9%
Program Services $2,485
15.1%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,785
10.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,212
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $3,646 $0
Debra Tennapel (Principal) $1,823 $0
Allyson Cotham (Chorus Director) $875 $0
Hartland Clubb Jr (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Eunice Acker (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,895
Expenses
$71,354
Net Income
$14,541
Net Assets
$45,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,205
29.3%
Program Services $46,535
54.2%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,141
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,339
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,750 $0
Debra Tennapel (Principal) $4,375 $0
Allyson Connally (Chorus Director) $2,875 $0
Sharon Pederson (Secretary) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb Jr (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sue Martensen (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,199
Expenses
$68,112
Net Income
-$6,913
Net Assets
$30,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $55,726
91.1%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,471
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,798
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,798
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $9,479 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,375 $0
Allyson Connally (Chorus Director) $3,750 $0
Sharon Pederson (Secretary) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Vice President) $0 $0
Keith Krickbaum (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Dickinson (Director) $0 $0
Sue Martensen (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,770
Expenses
$46,740
Net Income
$3,030
Net Assets
$37,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $44,297
89.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,471
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,711
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,021 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,375 $0
Jan Tuin (Chorus Director) $1,500 $0
Allyson Connally (Chorus Director) $1,500 $0
Sharon Pederson (Secretary) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Vice President) $0 $0
Keith Krickbaum (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Dickinson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$37,637
Expenses
$43,454
Net Income
-$5,817
Net Assets
$34,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $33,444
88.9%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,190
11.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,681
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,438 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,219 $0
Jan Tuin (Chorus Director) $3,000 $0
Sharon Pederson (Secretary) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Vice President) $0 $0
Keith Krickbaum (Director) $0 $0
Patricia Dickinson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,354
Expenses
$46,852
Net Income
$14,502
Net Assets
$40,498
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,281
29.8%
Program Services $30,847
50.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,223
19.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,498
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,498
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,000 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,000 $0
Jan Tuin (Chorus Director) $3,000 $0
Darlene Hayman (Secretary) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Vice President) $0 $0
Kevin Sanderford (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,872
Expenses
$40,879
Net Income
-$7
Net Assets
$25,996
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,437
30.4%
Program Services $19,956
48.8%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,477
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,996
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,996
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,000 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,000 $0
Jan Tuin (Chorus Director) $3,000 $0
Darlene Hayman (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeremy Russell (Member) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Member) $0 $0
Kevin Sanderford (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,391
Expenses
$47,445
Net Income
$5,946
Net Assets
$26,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,221
19.1%
Program Services $27,128
50.8%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,040
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,670
Total Liabilities $667
Net Assets $26,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kern (Orchestra Director) $8,840 $0
Debra Tennapel (Director) $4,816 $0
Lenore Hample (Former Chorus Director) $1,500 $0
Jan Tuin (Chorus Director) $1,500 $0
Sharon Clark (Director) $1,295 $0
Darlene Hayman (Secretary) $0 $0
David Devinny (President) $0 $0
Priscilla Fry (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hartland Clubb (Director) $0 $0
Howard Davidson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,863
Expenses
$45,440
Net Income
-$3,577
Net Assets
$20,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,495
25.1%
Program Services $22,239
53.1%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,127
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,057
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,057

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,427
Expenses
$52,227
Net Income
-$11,800
Net Assets
$23,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,504
21.0%
Program Services $29,325
72.5%
Investment Income $28
0.1%
Net Fundraising $1,410
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,160
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,634
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,634

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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