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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts

Flint Institute of Music

Excellence in training and performance

three stars

86.13

1025 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503
tel: (810) 238-1350   Web Site
EIN: 38-6159482

Board Leadership
John C. Koegel
Chair

CEO
Rodney Lontine
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.13 three stars
  Financial 83.77 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Flint Institute of Music's mission is changing lives through a lifelong continuum of world-class music, dance and theatre. The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) is a dynamic, one-of-a-kind place where incredible experiences happen every day. From stirring symphony concerts led by a world-class conductor, to fun, engaging, challenging music, dance and theatre classes for students of all ages, to lively and thought-provoking plays, the FIM enriches and enlivens our community in a very special way.

The Flint Institute of Music's mission is changing lives through a lifelong continuum of world-class music, dance and theatre. The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) is a dynamic, one-of-a-kind place where incredible experiences happen every day. From stirring symphony concerts led by a world-class conductor, to fun, engaging, challenging music, dance and theatre classes for students of all ages, to lively and thought-provoking plays, the FIM enriches and enlivens our community in a very special way.

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Financial

three stars

83.77

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 74.8%
  Administrative Expenses 22.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.62
  Program Expenses Growth -0.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Flint Institute of Music on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Flint Institute of Music on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Flint Institute of Music (MI) 86.13 three stars
Princeton Symphony Orchestra (NJ) 93.93 four stars
San Francisco Symphony (CA) 88.84 three stars
The Florida Orchestra (FL) 92.01 four stars
Richmond Symphony (VA) 85.84 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,484,922
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $643,029
   Fundraising Events $125,642
   Related Organizations $469,756
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,723,349
   Program Service Revenue $1,358,281
Total Primary Revenue $6,081,630
   Other Revenue $1,140,555
TOTAL REVENUE $7,222,185
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,682,298
   Administrative Expenses $1,606,585
   Fundraising Expenses $194,811
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,483,694
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $738,491
   
Net Assets $27,583,291

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Programs by the Flint School of Performing Arts $2,322,893 49.6%
Programs by the Flint Symphony Orchestra $1,338,368 28.6%
Inter-Generational Programming $1,008,275 21.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-05 07/01/2019 86.13 three stars
2017-05 08/01/2018 86.65 three stars
2016-05 12/01/2017 86.98 three stars
2015-05 11/01/2016 86.33 three stars
2014-05 06/01/2016 89.46 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-05 10/01/2015 82.30 three stars
2013-05 11/01/2014 82.42 three stars
2012-05 09/01/2013 87.06 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 38-6159482
Name in IRS Master File FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
NTEE Code A6E
NTEE Classification Performing Arts Schools
NTEE Type Arts, Culture and Humanities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (119) Other cultural or historical activities
(59) Other school related activities
Foundation Status School 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1971
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End May
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • May, 2017
  • May, 2016
  • May, 2015
  • May, 2014
  • May, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$157,625 2.43% Rodney Lontine President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Flint Institute of Music (MI) 86.13 three stars
Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale (TX) 90.14 four stars
Oregon Symphony (OR) 89.51 three stars
The New York Pops (NY) 85.64 three stars
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (FL) 89.11 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Flint Institute of Music
1025 East Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503
tel: (810) 238-1350
fax: (810) 238-6385
EIN: 38-6159482

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Board Leadership

John C. Koegel
Chair

CEO

Rodney Lontine
President, CEO

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