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Midsummers Music Ltd

EIN 39-1829237 · Sister Bay, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESENT WORLD-CLASS CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE THAT ENRICHES AUDIENCES NEAR AND FAR BY SHARING DYNAMIC, DISTINCTIVE AND ENGAGING PERFORMANCES. WE ARE ACTIVELY COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND INTENTIONAL INCLUSIVITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK AND CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH THE MUSIC WE PERFORM.

Income
$694,655
Spending
$694,023
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
9
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$94,845, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $293,411 spent. MIDSUMMER'S MUSIC IS A YEAR-ROUND CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN'SCULTURAL LANDSCAPE. WE HAVE A SUMMER SEASON IN DOOR COUNTY AND A FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING STRING QUARTET RESIDENCY SEASONTHROUGHOUT THE REGION.IN 2024, WE PRESENTED 50 SUMMER AND FALL CONCERTS AND OVER 100 STRING QUARTET RESIDENCY OUTREACH EVENTS. WE CONTINUED OUR COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, COMMISSIONING OUR TENTH PIECE SINCE ITS INCEPTION. WE EXPANDED OUR LEGACY SOCIETY, RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE INCLUDED US IN THEIR WILLS TO SUPPORT OUR FUTURE. OTHER FUNDRAISING MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE THE 88 KEY SOCIETY AND GREEN BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY.OTHER KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE OUR ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF THE MUSIC FOR FOOD CHAPTER IN DOOR COUNTY. ALL CONCERT PROCEEDS, WHETHER MONETARY OR NON-PERISHABLE, SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH MUSIC. MIDSUMMER'S MUSIC HAS EXPANDED ITS STAFFING AND PROGRAM CONTRACTORS.
  2. $161,003 spent. THE GRIFFON STRING QUARTET RESIDENCY POSITIVELY IMPACTED HUNDREDS OF DISABLED SENIORS AND THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES, SCHOOL VISITS, AND EDUCATIONAL LESSONS. THE QUARTET BROUGHT LIVE MUSIC TO RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, BROADENING ACCESS TO THE ARTS. THE THREE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE GRIFFON STRING QUARTET INCLUDE YOUTH (EINSTEIN), SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS (B DOUBLE SHARP), AND COMMUNITY-EMBEDDED EVENTS (OPEN MUSIC UP!). WITH OVER 90 COLLABORATIONS, THE GRIFFON WORKS CLOSELY WITH NURSING HOMES, BRAIN CENTERS, MEMORY CAFES, HOSPITALS, SPARK!, ADRC, LIBRARIES, CLUBS, SCHOOLS (BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE), HOMESCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL INSTITUTES.IN 2023, A DIGITAL RELEASE FEATURING THE MEMBERS OF THE GRIFFON STRING QUARTET AND SINGER-SONGWRITER ERIC LEWIS WAS LAUNCHED. PROCEEDS FROM ITS SALES ARE REINVESTED INTO THE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL OUTREACH PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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