Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
Friends sharing Magical Music with Friends in the Majestic Red Rocks of Sedona
Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
EIN: 94-2920643
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Programs and results
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Concerts for Youth
Each season, Chamber Music Sedona (CMS) obtains grant funding to provide free “Concerts for Youth” to students from all Sedona schools plus master classes for select students at Winter and Spring Music Festivals. Each year, the anticipated audiences total more than 1500 students and teachers. Funding from the City of Sedona, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and other funders also helps provide scholarships for music lessons for deserving students. This program is supported by the music teachers and Superintendent Dearden as part of his “whole child” learning vision. In addition, CMS has obtained grant funding and donations to provide musical instruments, sheet music and supplies to Sedona area schools.
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, CMS does not have some of the issues itemized here., To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Profitability info | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $14,632 | $272,777 | -$48,899 | -$57,906 | -$3,026 |
As % of expenses | 4.7% | 74.6% | -12.0% | -14.3% | -0.9% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $11,737 | $270,022 | -$49,283 | -$59,848 | -$6,007 |
As % of expenses | 3.8% | 73.3% | -12.1% | -14.7% | -1.7% |
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $368,024 | $289,331 | $370,348 | $327,053 | $326,647 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -21.4% | 28.0% | -11.7% | -0.1% |
Program services revenue | 35.2% | 48.6% | 42.9% | 40.4% | 33.2% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 15.1% | -1.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
Government grants | 12.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7.3% | 6.4% |
All other grants and contributions | 36.7% | 42.4% | 45.1% | 51.3% | 56.6% |
Other revenue | 0.4% | 4.2% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $308,181 | $365,699 | $408,302 | $405,103 | $355,097 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 18.7% | 11.6% | -0.8% | -12.3% |
Personnel | 41.9% | 41.2% | 37.5% | 41.3% | 45.7% |
Professional fees | 23.7% | 23.2% | 18.2% | 4.8% | 20.0% |
Occupancy | 4.9% | 4.0% | 8.2% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 29.4% | 31.6% | 25.0% | 45.5% | 24.1% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $311,076 | $368,454 | $408,686 | $407,045 | $358,078 |
One month of savings | $25,682 | $30,475 | $34,025 | $33,759 | $29,591 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $42,955 | $8,369 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $336,758 | $398,929 | $485,666 | $449,173 | $387,669 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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Months of cash | 4.6 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 11.4 |
Months of cash and investments | 18.7 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 11.4 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 4.6 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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Cash | $116,923 | $413,903 | $395,177 | $370,351 | $336,486 |
Investments | $363,566 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Receivables | $18,662 | $1,248 | $30,025 | $2,275 | $8,158 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $71,635 | $71,635 | $114,591 | $122,960 | $122,960 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 19.8% | 23.7% | 15.1% | 15.7% | 18.1% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Unrestricted net assets | $175,225 | $445,247 | $395,964 | $336,116 | $330,109 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $380,200 | $31,055 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Permanently restricted net assets | $70,189 | $70,189 | $112,189 | $112,189 | $112,189 |
Total restricted net assets | $450,389 | $101,244 | $112,189 | $112,189 | $112,189 |
Total net assets | $625,614 | $546,491 | $508,153 | $448,305 | $442,298 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Artistic Director
Nickolas Canellakis
Hailed by the The New Yorker as a “superb young soloist,” Nicholas Canellakis has become one of the most sought-after and innovative cellists of his generation, captivating audiences throughout the United States and abroad. Mr. Canellakis performed with the American Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, as well as appeared with other orchestras around the world. He is an artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, with which he performs regularly in Alice Tully Hall and on tour. He performs numerous recitals each season with his duo collaborator, pianist/composer Michael Brown, and is a regular guest artist at many of the world’s leading music festivals, including Santa Fe, Ravinia, Music@Menlo, La Jolla, Bridgehampton, Hong Kong, Moab, Music in the Vineyards, and Saratoga Springs. Mr. Canellakis has produced, directed, and starred in several short films and music videos, including his popular comedy web series “Conversations with Nick Canellakis.” www.nicholascanellakis.com
President
Brynn Unger
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Sedona Chamber Music Society Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/01/2023
Board of directors data
Brynn Burkee Unger
Chamber Music Sedona
Term: 2019 - 2022
Brynn Burkee Unger
Chamber Music Sedona
Birgit Loewensein
Chamber Music Sedona
Winnie Muench
Chamber Music Sedona
Steve Segner
Chamber Music Sedona
Marisa Wilson
Chamber Music Sedona
Richard Witlin
Chamber Music Sedona
Rob Schottland
Chamber Music Sedona
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable