Interlochen Center For the Arts
Only 54% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Interlochen Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Interlochen, Michigan, registered in 1963, with $34,248,705 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 54% of spending to programs.
Po Box 199, Interlochen, MI, 49643 EIN 38-1689022 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$34.2M
▼ 48.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$28.2M
Net assets
$318.3M
Employees
45
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating54% to programs · $14 to raise $100
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. For Interlochen Center For the Arts: 54% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating136 mo reserves · +18% 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 Interlochen Center For the Arts: 136 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Interlochen Center For the Arts: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Interlochen Center For the Arts: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To support the interlochen arts group and the interlochen arts camp in the fulfillment of their educational and other purposes
What they do
The world's premier summer arts program for aspiring artists from grades 3 through 12, interlochen arts camp attracts students, faculty, and staff from all 50 states in the u.s., as well as from more than 40 countries. the world's best and brightest students train intensively with world class instructors and produce more than 400 presentations each summer in dance, theater, creative writing, visual arts, film and new media, and music. during summer 2022, there were 3,245 students, 1,553 of whom received grants
"interlochen presents" brings a world of superb presentations to the doorstep of northwest lower michigan, enhancing the region's position on the global arts map. more than 600 events each year by students, faculty, and distinguished guest artists make interlochen one of the nation's largest arts presenters. there is a combined seating capacity of 12,500, and there are approximately 130,000 attendees annually.
"interlochen online" is an interactive virtual platform that brings the globally renowned interlochen experience into the homes of young artists. ica offers a diverse selection of online arts programming in multiple settings, including group classes and private lessons. during the school year ended may 31, 2023, there were 296 students, 5 of whom received grants.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 199, Interlochen, MI, 49643
- City
- Interlochen
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $65.6M (FY2013) to $34.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.9MNet assets $318.3M
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$348.1M
Total liabilities
$29.9M
Net assets
$318.3M
Salaries & benefits
$6.0M
21% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,248,705▼48.1% | $28,161,240▲4.7% | $318,252,483▲8.5% | $348,114,218▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $65,975,420▼28.2% | $26,892,062▼67.8% | $293,367,346▲12.2% | $322,782,174▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,841,304▼18.1% | $83,450,726▲24.9% | $261,475,346▲1.6% | $313,081,859▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $112,118,953▲83.5% | $66,830,445▲17.8% | $257,478,676▲17.2% | $306,348,404▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,094,031▼21.4% | $56,748,697▼17.4% | $219,632,696▲16.3% | $269,104,599▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $77,699,935▲3.8% | $68,663,665▲7.5% | $188,896,118▲6.4% | $234,270,312▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,834,815▲19.9% | $63,866,508▲9.5% | $177,487,443▲4.2% | $225,671,804▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,436,677▼9.5% | $58,323,079▲5.2% | $170,403,509▲6.3% | $216,420,556▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,984,183▲16.0% | $55,453,968▲2.7% | $160,320,458▲17.2% | $203,412,607▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,471,547▼11.7% | $54,014,303▲4.3% | $136,774,322▲0.2% | $181,343,605▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $67,384,287▲2.8% | $51,763,832▲4.8% | $136,523,247▲12.3% | $180,804,187▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,569,398 | $49,372,848▲6.6% | $121,607,325▲14.2% | $164,498,579▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $46,295,921▲3.2% | $106,508,698▲20.3% | $146,966,475▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,845,674▲9.7% | $88,542,875▼3.4% | $128,705,664▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,879,352▲10.7% | $91,695,055▲20.0% | $131,438,102▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $36,926,637 | $76,387,455 | $114,923,695 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Arthur Devey — $620,512 (2.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Devey | President | 50 | $620,512 |
| John Bogley | V-p, Philanthropy and Development | 50 | $441,692 |
| Patrick Kessel | Vice-pres., Finance and Operations | 50 | $397,727 |
| Cathleen Dodge Miller | Assistant Vice-pres., Philanthropy | 50 | $223,157 |
| Andrew Buchholz | Assistant Vice-pres., Philanthropy | 50 | $164,713 |
| Brittany Verner | Corporate Secretary | 50 | $114,612 |
| Lauren Zachry-reynolds | Major Gift Officer | 50 | $102,383 |
| Amy Alston | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Ana Papakhian | Ex-officio Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Barrett Rollins | Vice-chair | 1.5 | — |
| Becky Vitas Schamis | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Bernetta Avery | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Cynthia L Hann | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Daniel Hamann | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Danielle Lambert | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Dara Levan | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| David P Min | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| David Wu | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Doug Hsieh | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Edgar L Smith Jr | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sheren Plumbing and Heating | Plumbing and Heating | $335,033 |
| Goldman Sachs and Co | Investment Manager | $204,593 |
| Top Line Electric LLC | Electric | $155,319 |
| Mitchell Graphics | Graphic Design | $146,671 |
| Fox Rothschild LLP | Legal Services | $119,640 |
Grants received · $21.1M total
162 grants to Interlochen Center For the Arts totaling $21.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $226,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Arts and culture | 2024 | $84,750 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $36,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $32,635 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $31,502 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $15,250 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $15,250 |
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $14,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $14,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $11,300 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, arts, culture, humanities | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $2,104,683 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $1,466,065 |
Grants made · $12.2M in FY2024
2 grants totaling $12.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Interlochen Center For the Arts →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Arts Group | Support for the operation of the interlochen arts group | $9,153,588 |
| Interlochen Arts Camp | Support for the operation of the interlochen arts camp | $3,043,533 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Interlochen Center For the Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Interlochen Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1689022, based in Interlochen, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Interlochen Center For the Arts's EIN?
- Interlochen Center For the Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1689022.
- How much revenue does Interlochen Center For the Arts report?
- Interlochen Center For the Arts reported $34,248,705 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Interlochen Center For the Arts's spending goes to programs?
- Interlochen Center For the Arts spends about 54% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Interlochen Center For the Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Interlochen Center For the Arts B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Interlochen Center For the Arts's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Interlochen Center For the Arts's latest Form 990 is $620,512, paid to Arthur Devey (President).
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Data for Interlochen Center For the Arts (EIN 38-1689022) 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.