Duluth-superior Symphony Association
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Duluth-superior Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Duluth, Minnesota, registered in 1944, with $1,222,296 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN, 55802 EIN 41-0760835 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▲ 1.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
-$202K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Duluth-superior Symphony Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Duluth-superior Symphony Association: 0 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Duluth-superior Symphony Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Duluth-superior Symphony Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- City
- Duluth
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $579KNet assets -$202K
Operating margin
-7.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$579K
Net assets
-$202K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,222,296▲1.6% | $1,319,391▼1.0% | -$202,261▼74.3% | $376,839▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,203,576▼4.6% | $1,332,211▲12.8% | -$116,050▼3327% | $400,318▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,261,388▲58.6% | $1,181,514▲27.8% | $3,596▼99.7% | $407,197▼78.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $795,245▼8.4% | $924,577▼11.0% | $1,320,774▲12.5% | $1,861,417▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $867,975▼5.1% | $1,038,767▼19.3% | $1,174,159▼18.6% | $1,575,041▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $914,955▼29.8% | $1,287,234▼2.8% | $1,443,029▼20.6% | $1,788,765▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,303,068▼24.3% | $1,324,526▼2.7% | $1,817,215▼0.1% | $2,023,030▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,721,007▲31.0% | $1,361,819▼3.8% | $1,818,424▲19.3% | $2,041,665▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,313,385▼4.4% | $1,415,028▲2.9% | $1,523,960▼17.1% | $1,916,443▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,373,497▲23.0% | $1,374,990▲2.5% | $1,838,468▼7.5% | $2,073,181▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,116,296 | $1,341,089▼13.5% | $1,986,675▼5.3% | $2,234,986▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,549,555▼10.0% | $2,098,211▼2.1% | $2,521,700▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,721,363 | $2,142,587 | $2,578,846 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $133K total
8 grants to Duluth-superior Symphony Association totaling $133K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2021 | $30,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Duluth | Sustaining partner | 2021 | $10,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Duluth | Sustaining partner | 2020 | $7,500 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Duluth | Sponsor for various community events | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Smdc Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2014 | $25,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Duluth | Support for duluth superior symphony | 2014 | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Duluth-superior Symphony Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Duluth-superior Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0760835, based in Duluth, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Duluth-superior Symphony Association's EIN?
- Duluth-superior Symphony Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0760835.
- How much revenue does Duluth-superior Symphony Association report?
- Duluth-superior Symphony Association reported $1,222,296 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Duluth-superior Symphony Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Duluth-superior Symphony Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Duluth-superior Symphony Association (EIN 41-0760835) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.