TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) EUGENE T MEYER...................................................................... PRESIDENT	3.00 .................	X	X
(2) REBECCA D SHAW MD...................................................................... VICE PRESIDE	3.00 .................	X	X
(3) STEVEN M NADEL...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PA	3.00 .................	X	X
(4) SHARON GOLDFORD...................................................................... SECRETARY	3.00 .................	X	X
(5) MICHAEL R HAMILTON...................................................................... TREASURER	3.00 .................	X	X
(6) BEN BRUNS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(7) DOUGLAS B DORNER MD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(8) MARY EDRINGTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(9) WAYNE C ELLIS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(10) BECKY GIBSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(11) KATE HIGHTSHOE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(12) SHERIDA JOSEPHSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(13) JANICE B LANE LMSW IADC...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(14) ROB LARSEN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(15) SCOTT F MEISTER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(16) JOHN MERRIMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(17) CHIRSTOPHER E NELSON PHD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	1,699,135	2,167,922	1,162,912	1,403,857	1,534,825	7,968,651
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	848,261	903,866	947,586	1,047,961	1,070,442	4,818,116
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...	56,805	71,175	39,788	35,621	49,614	253,003
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	2,604,201	3,142,963	2,150,286	2,487,439	2,654,881	13,039,770
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	203,900	1,375,000	288,500	464,500	695,000	3,026,900
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	203,900	1,375,000	288,500	464,500	695,000	3,026,900
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						10,012,870

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	2,604,201	3,142,963	2,150,286	2,487,439	2,654,881	13,039,770
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	2,080	6,098	9,577	7,930	2,476	28,161
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	20,145	14,030	15,068	11,146		60,389
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	2,626,426	3,163,091	2,174,931	2,506,515	2,657,357	13,128,320

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

76.270 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

85.630 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART III, LINE 12	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 60,389

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION		Employer identification number 42-6058830

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION			Employer identification number 42-6058830
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	7,956,471	8,012,857	6,716,761	5,062,033	3,497,649
b	Contributions ...	202,823	100,306	1,082,149	1,858,307	2,051,693
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-158,111	339,429	749,290	376,075	46,490
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	1,367,344	455,245	494,292	451,430	299,607
f	Administrative expenses ....	33,633	40,876	41,051	128,224	234,192
g	End of year balance ......	6,600,206	7,956,471	8,012,857	6,716,761	5,062,033

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

51.750 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

43.450 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

4.800 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Yes

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	195,365	78,205	117,160
d	Equipment ...	401,296	347,806	53,490
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				170,650

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST- DES MOINES SYMP				6,600,206
(2) MUSIC LIBRARY				14,206
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				6,614,412

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	4,131,975
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	41,063
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	41,063
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	4,090,912
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	4,090,912

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	4,039,243
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	41,063
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	41,063
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	3,998,180
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	3,998,180

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4	THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION IS CONSIDERED AN ENDOWMENT TO THE ASSOCIATION AS THEY EXIST IN PERPETUITY TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	MANAGEMENT IS UNAWARE OF ANY UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AT JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH INCOME TAX MATTERS WOULD BE PRESENTED AS COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTY CHARGES DURING 2016 OR 2015.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	DIRECT EXPENSES RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS 41,063
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	DIRECT EXPENSES RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS 41,063

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 VIEWING PARTY (event type)	(b) Event #2 SEASON OPENING (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	65,615	13,999	79,614
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	27,000	3,000	30,000
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	38,615	10,999	49,614

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	6,442	500	6,942
7	Food and beverages . . .	14,049	10,376	24,425
8	Entertainment . . . .	5,687		5,687
9	Other direct expenses . . .	975	3,034	4,009
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			41,063
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			8,551

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	975	3,034	4,009

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number
42-6058830

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
221 WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES,IA50309

51-0138181

501C3

913,831

BOOK

ACOUSTIC SHELL

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV	THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION COLLABORATED WITH THE DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS FOR A NEW ORCHESTRA ACOUSTIC SHELL.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JOSEPH GIUNTAMUSIC DIR, EX OFF.	(i) (ii)	179,225 -------------	7,500 -------------	21,000 -------------	6,473 -------------	19,797 -------------	233,995 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

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Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No










Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) ANGIE SANDERS	BOARD MEMBER		ASSOCIATION'S 401(K)		No
(2) WAYNE ELLIS	BOARD MEMBER		ASSOCIATION'S 401(K)		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: ANGIE SANDERS (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: THE 401(K) PLAN OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS MANAGED BY THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP. ANGIE WORKS AT PRINCIPAL AND HOLDS THE POSITION OF SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CONTROLLER. PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP PROVIDES THESE SERVICES AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. (A) NAME OF PERSON: WAYNE ELLIS (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: THE 401(K) PLAN OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS MANAGED BY THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP. WAYNE WORKS AT PRINCIPAL AND HOLDS THE POSITION OF COO FOR NATIONAL ACCOUNTS. PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP PROVIDES THESE SERVICES AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

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FORM 990	SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 1B COL (A) TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE A REDUCTION OF 29,718 FOR THE CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	CENTRAL IOWA REGION WITH A METRO POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 560,000. THIS GEOGRAPHIC REACH AND THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE WHO HEAR THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES ARE BOTH EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY THROUGH CONCERT BROADCASTS OVER IOWA PUBLIC RADIO (IPR), A STATEWIDE RADIO NETWORK. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR CIVIC CENTER CONCERTS, THE SYMPHONY HAS A LONG HISTORY OF RUN-OUT CONCERTS WHICH HAVE HAD A POSITIVE EFFECT ON ACCESS AND AUDIENCE GROWTH FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC IN IOWA. IN ADDITION TO OUR ANNUAL YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERTS, OVER THE PAST DECADE WE HAVE PERFORMED CONCERTS IN AMES, WAUKEE, DECORAH, NEWTON, OSKALOOSA, PERRY, CORYDON, GRINNELL AND CLARINDA. THE ORCHESTRA HAS ALSO BEEN INVITED TO PERFORM DURING TWO WORLD FOOD PRIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING IN 2006 WHEN IT PERFORMED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A COMMISSIONED WORK BY MINNESOTA COMPOSER STEVE HEITZEG, SYMPHONY TO A PRAIRIE FARM. IN ITS 78 YEAR HISTORY THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY HAS COMMISSIONED AND PREMIERED 22 NEW ORCHESTRAL WORKS. THE 2015-16 SEASON WAS OUR SEVENTY-EIGHTH SEASON, COINCIDING WITH JOSEPH GIUNTA'S TWENTY-SEVENTH SEASON AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR. GIUNTA'S LONG TENURE IS QUITE NOTABLE AMONG AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS AND IS A TESTAMENT TO HIS COMMITMENT TO, AND THE SUPPORT HES HAS RECEIVED FROM, DES MOINES AND CENTRAL IOWA. COMPELLING PROGRAMMING, COMBINED WITH AN AGGRESSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND MODIFIED TICKET PRICES, INCLUDING HALF-PRICE STUDENT ADMISSION, HAS RESULTED IN AN 11% INCREASE IN PAID ATTENDANCE OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND AN 80% SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL RATE. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY STRIVES TO CONTRIBUTE, THROUGH PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE SOLID MEASURES OF THE POSITIVE IMPACT THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY HAS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND STATE: 1. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TO OVER 185 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND ACADEMY FACULTY MEMBERS, MAKING US THE STATE'S LARGEST EMPLOYER OF ARTISTS. 2. REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT ALL CIVIC CENTER AND OTHER CONCERTS WAS 31,813 IN 2015-16. 3. THE AUDIENCE FOR THE FREE YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERT HAS GROWN TO OVER 100,000 PEOPLE. LOOKED AT ANOTHER WAY, NEARLY 18% OF RESIDENTS OF THE METRO AREA ATTEND YANKEE DOODLE POPS. 4. 4,974 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED THE SYMPHONY'S SCHOOL-DAY YOUTH CONCERTS IN 2016.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	PRIVATE WORK WITH OUR ACADEMY STUDENTS. FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ACADEMY CONTINUED TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF ITS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE EXPANSION FROM THREE TO FOUR ORCHESTRAS. FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL SPRING AND FALL AUDITIONS AND NEW RECRUITMENT MEASURES THAT INLUDED IN-PERSON SCHOOL VISITS BY JOSEPH GIUNTA, 186 STUDENTS NOW PARTICIPATE. THE MISSION OF THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS IS TO PROVIDE ACCOMPLISHED AND MOTIVATED YOUNG MUSICIANS OF CENTRAL IOWA WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR MUSICAL HORIZONS BY PERFORMING CHALLENGING ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE UNDER EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL LEADERSHIP. PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS BUILDS UPON THE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION STUDENTS RECEIVE THROUGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS, PRIVATE LESSONS, AND PRIVATE STUDY AT THE ACADEMY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH THE SEQUENCE OF THE FOUR ORCHESTRAS: PRELUDIO STRINGS, YOUTH SINFONIA, YOUTH PHILHARMONIC (INTERMEDIATE STRINGS), AND YOUTH SYMPHONY (ADVANCED FULL ORCHESTRA). EACH ORCHESTRA REHEARSES ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN PREPARATION FOR 4 OR MORE CONCERTS EACH YEAR. THE CHALLENGING REPERTOIRE FOR THE YOUTH SYMPHONY REGULARLY INCLUDES WORKS IN THE STANDARD ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE. EACH OF THE ACADEMY'S FOUR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS IS LED BY A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC EDUCATOR AND/OR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR. MATT MEYER IS A MEMBER OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY AND CONDUCTS THE PRELUDIO STRINGS AND YOUTH SINFONIA. HE HAS DEGREES IN VIOLIN PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC EDUCATION AND IS SERVING IN HIS FOURTEENTH YEAR AS AN ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR IN THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. MICHELLE SENGER, WHO CONDUCTS THE YOUTH PHILHARMONIC, IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE SYMPHONY AND WAS LISTED IN THE 2005 AND 2006 EDITIONS OF WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS; AND IN 2014 WAS AWARDED SPECIAL RECOGNITION AS IOWA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL BAND OR ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR BY SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA MAGAZINE. JOSEPH GIUNTA, THE MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CONDUCTS THE ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL AND AGED YOUTH SYMPHONY. IT IS RARE FOR A CONDUCTOR OF A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA IN A METRO AREA THE SIZE OF DES MOINES TO ALSO LEAD A STUDENT ORCHESTRA, BUT GIUNTA'S COMMITMENT TO THESE STUDENTS REFLECTS HIS LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO MUSIC EDUCATION. HE ALSO STARTED THE ANNUAL YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERT AND HIS LEADERSHIP LED TO A BENCHMARK IN 2003 WHEN THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ACADEMY OPENED ITS DOORS. THIS WAS A CULMINATION OF MANY YEARS OF PLANNING AND WORKING WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ESTABLISH A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN GO AND BE EXPOSED TO GREAT MUSIC THROUGH LESSONS, CLASSES AND PERFORAMCE OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THE ACADEMY HAS BEGUN A NEW BEGINNING STRINGS PROGRAM THAT IS PART OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE ACADEMY HAS ALSO LAUNCHED ITS NEW PROPRIETARY KEYBOARD BASED CURRICULUM CALLED GROUP LESSONS FOR YOUNG BEGINNERS. MUSIC EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. THIS POSITIVE IMPACT EXTENDS INTO THE COMMUNITY AS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES. A CONSIDERABLE BODY OF RESEARCH SHOWS THAT STUDYING MUSIC AND LEARNING TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: 1. ENHANCES COGNITIVE ABILITIES, TYPICALLY REFLECTED IN HIGHER TEST SCORES. 2. ENHANCES ABILITIES TO ASSUME SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP ROLES, BE GOOD LISTENERS AND PRODUCTIVE TEAM MEMBERS. 3. REDUCES INVOLVEMENT IN RISKY BEHAVIORS (E.G., DRUGS, ALCOHOL, VIOLENCE). THE ACADEMY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS ON A SLIDING SCALE, MEANING NO STUDENT IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY TUITION. THIS MEANS THAT PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ACADEMY IS CRITICAL, AS TUITION COVERS JUST 46 PERCENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES. THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING UNIQUE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO ANY YOUNG PERSON IN CENTRAL IOWA WHO EXHIBITS A DESIRE TO LEARN AND A PASSION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS INCLUDE CONCERT SEASON SUBSCRIBERS AND DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 50 TO THE ANNUAL FUND.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND THE FULL BOARD APPROVES IT FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION'S KEY EMPLOYEES IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. IN MAY, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPLETE WRITTEN EVALUATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ALSO INTERVIEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS NOT REPRESENTED OTHERWISE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INPUT FOR THEIR EVALUATIONS. 2. THE HR/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR COMPILES THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTEN EVALUATIONS AND PREPARES THE SUMMARY FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE EVALUATIONS WHICH ARE DELIVERED TO THE TWO KEY EMPLOYEES BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 3. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR ARE EACH ASKED TO DO A SELF- EVALUATION OF THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD THE GOALS FOR THE YEAR AS SET AFTER THE PAST YEAR'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALSO EVALUATES PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS OF THE TWO KEY EMPLOYEES. 4. BASED ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS, AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATUS, THE HR/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR THE NEXT YEAR FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	SEE THE STATEMENT FOR PART VI, LINE 15A
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE KEPT ON FILE AT OUR MAIN OFFICE. PHOTOCOPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF ANY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST DES MOINES SYMPHONY -1,356,265 TOTAL -1,356,265
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C	THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THERE WERE NO CHANGES IN THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization

DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

42-6058830

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) DES MOINES SYMPHONY ACADEMY LLC 1011 LOCUST ST SUITE 200 DES MOINES,IA50309 33-1068852	EDUCATION	IA	629,215	423,244	DSM SYMPH ASSOCIATION

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION 1011 LOCUST ST SUITE 200 DES MOINES,IA50309 42-1246575	FINANCIAL	IA	501C3	11A	NA		No

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

Yes

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION	C	1,331,544	BOOK
(2) DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION	Q	33,500	BOOK

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE R	SCHEDULE R, PART I: (A) NAME: DES MOINES SYMPHONY ACADEMY, LLC (B) PRIMARY ACTIVITY: PROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (F) DIRECT CONTROLLING ENTITY: DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE R, PART II: (A) NAME: DES MOINES SYMPHONY FOUNDATION (B) PRIMARY ACTIVITY: PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY (F) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS: 509(A)(3)

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA FORMED IN 1937 TO ENRICH, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING GREAT ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. THE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OPERATING ON AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF MORE THAN 3 MILLION, SUPPORTS THE SYMPHONY ACADEMY AND ITS NUMEROUS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING FOUR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS, AND SUPPORTS THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WHICH PERFORMS SEVEN PAIRS OF MASTERWORKS CONCERTS, A POPS SERIES INCLUDING THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE POPS, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND FAMILY CONCERTS. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ALSO PRODUCES AND PERFORMS THE ANNUAL YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERT IN JULY ON THE GROUNDS OF THE IOWA STATE CAPITOL, WHICH LAST YEAR ATTRACTED MORE THAN 100,000, THE LARGEST SINGLE DAY ATTENDANCE OF ANY CONCERT EVENT IN THE STATE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	22
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	22
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	243
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	108
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	47,938
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	2,476

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,833,352	2,896,369
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,030,023	1,104,593
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....		0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	124,353	89,950
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,987,728	4,090,912
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		913,831
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,734,767	1,854,788
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 220,396
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,156,951	1,229,561
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,891,718	3,998,180
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	96,010	92,732
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	9,386,978	7,989,269
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	528,394	394,218
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	8,858,584	7,595,051

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,558,127 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 796,483 )
	ESTABLSIHED IN 1937 AS AN ADJUNCT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY, THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION BECAME A SEPARATE ENTITY IN 1969. IN 1989, JOSEPH GIUNTA BEGAN HIS TENURE AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY. EVERY SEASON, THE SYMPHONY PERFORMS SEVEN PAIRS OF MASTERWORKS CONCERTS AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND FAMILY CONCERTS, AND A POPS SERIES, INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE POPS AND YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERTS. YANKEE DOODLE POPS IS A FREE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE WHICH DRAWS OVER 100,000 PEOPLE TO THE GROUNDS OF THE IOWA STATE CAPITOL EVERY YEAR. WE DRAW AUDIENCE MEMBERS FROM THROUGHOUT IOWA, THE MAJORITY COMING FROM THE CENTRAL IOWA REGION WITH A METRO POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 560,000. THIS GEOGRAPHIC REACH AND THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE WHO HEAR THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES ARE BOTH EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY THROUGH CONCERT BROADCASTS OVER IOWA PUBLIC RADIO (IPR), A STATEWIDE RADIO NETWORK. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR CIVIC CENTER CONCERTS, THE SYMPHONY HAS A LONG HISTORY OF RUN-OUT CONCERTS WHICH HAVE HAD A POSITIVE EFFECT ON ACCESS AND AUDIENCE GROWTH FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC IN IOWA. IN ADDITION TO OUR ANNUAL YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERTS, OVER THE PAST DECADE WE HAVE PERFORMED CONCERTS IN AMES, WAUKEE, DECORAH, NEWTON, OSKALOOSA, PERRY, CORYDON, GRINNELL AND CLARINDA. THE ORCHESTRA HAS ALSO BEEN INVITED TO PERFORM DURING TWO WORLD FOOD PRIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING IN 2006 WHEN IT PERFORMED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A COMMISSIONED WORK BY MINNESOTA COMPOSER STEVE HEITZEG, SYMPHONY TO A PRAIRIE FARM. IN ITS 78 YEAR HISTORY THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY HAS COMMISSIONED AND PREMIERED 22 NEW ORCHESTRAL WORKS. THE 2015-16 SEASON WAS OUR SEVENTY-EIGHTH SEASON, COINCIDING WITH JOSEPH GIUNTA'S TWENTY-SEVENTH SEASON AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR. GIUNTA'S LONG TENURE IS QUITE NOTABLE AMONG AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS AND IS A TESTAMENT TO HIS COMMITMENT TO, AND THE SUPPORT HES HAS RECEIVED FROM, DES MOINES AND CENTRAL IOWA. COMPELLING PROGRAMMING, COMBINED WITH AN AGGRESSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND MODIFIED TICKET PRICES, INCLUDING HALF-PRICE STUDENT ADMISSION, HAS RESULTED IN AN 11% INCREASE IN PAID ATTENDANCE OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND AN 80% SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL RATE. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY STRIVES TO CONTRIBUTE, THROUGH PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS PROVIDE SOLID MEASURES OF THE POSITIVE IMPACT THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY HAS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND STATE: 1. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TO OVER 185 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND ACADEMY FACULTY MEMBERS, MAKING US THE STATE'S LARGEST EMPLOYER OF ARTISTS. 2. REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT ALL CIVIC CENTER AND OTHER CONCERTS WAS 31,813 IN 2015-16. 3. THE AUDIENCE FOR THE FREE YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERT HAS GROWN TO OVER 100,000 PEOPLE. LOOKED AT ANOTHER WAY, NEARLY 18% OF RESIDENTS OF THE METRO AREA ATTEND YANKEE DOODLE POPS. 4. 4,974 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED THE SYMPHONY'S SCHOOL-DAY YOUTH CONCERTS IN 2016.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 521,177 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 308,110 )
	THE SYMPHONY ACADEMY WAS FOUNDED IN 2003 AND OFFERS AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 570 STUDENTS, FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO ADULTS, INCLUDING FOUR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS, PARTICIPATE IN OVER 20 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AT THE ACADEMY EACH WEEK, WHERE 25 MUSIC EDUCATORS FROM RESPECTED LOCAL INSTIUTIONS, INCLUDING DES MOINES SYMPHONY MUSICIANS AND TEACHERS FROM AREA UNIVERSITIES SERVE AS FACULTY MEMBERS. EACH YEAR THE ACADEMY ORGANIZES AN ARTIST RESIDENCY, A PROGRAM THAT GIVES OVER 4,000 STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND WORK WITH GUEST ARTISTS EACH YEAR THROUGH VARIOUS PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL VISITS AND PRIVATE WORK WITH OUR ACADEMY STUDENTS. FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ACADEMY CONTINUED TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF ITS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE EXPANSION FROM THREE TO FOUR ORCHESTRAS. FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL SPRING AND FALL AUDITIONS AND NEW RECRUITMENT MEASURES THAT INLUDED IN-PERSON SCHOOL VISITS BY JOSEPH GIUNTA, 186 STUDENTS NOW PARTICIPATE. THE MISSION OF THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS IS TO PROVIDE ACCOMPLISHED AND MOTIVATED YOUNG MUSICIANS OF CENTRAL IOWA WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR MUSICAL HORIZONS BY PERFORMING CHALLENGING ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE UNDER EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL LEADERSHIP. PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS BUILDS UPON THE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION STUDENTS RECEIVE THROUGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS, PRIVATE LESSONS, AND PRIVATE STUDY AT THE ACADEMY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH THE SEQUENCE OF THE FOUR ORCHESTRAS: PRELUDIO STRINGS, YOUTH SINFONIA, YOUTH PHILHARMONIC (INTERMEDIATE STRINGS), AND YOUTH SYMPHONY (ADVANCED FULL ORCHESTRA). EACH ORCHESTRA REHEARSES ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN PREPARATION FOR 4 OR MORE CONCERTS EACH YEAR. THE CHALLENGING REPERTOIRE FOR THE YOUTH SYMPHONY REGULARLY INCLUDES WORKS IN THE STANDARD ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE. EACH OF THE ACADEMY'S FOUR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS IS LED BY A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC EDUCATOR AND/OR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR. MATT MEYER IS A MEMBER OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY AND CONDUCTS THE PRELUDIO STRINGS AND YOUTH SINFONIA. HE HAS DEGREES IN VIOLIN PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC EDUCATION AND IS SERVING IN HIS FOURTEENTH YEAR AS AN ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR IN THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. MICHELLE SENGER, WHO CONDUCTS THE YOUTH PHILHARMONIC, IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE SYMPHONY AND WAS LISTED IN THE 2005 AND 2006 EDITIONS OF WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS; AND IN 2014 WAS AWARDED SPECIAL RECOGNITION AS IOWA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL BAND OR ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR BY SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA MAGAZINE. JOSEPH GIUNTA, THE MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CONDUCTS THE ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL AND AGED YOUTH SYMPHONY. IT IS RARE FOR A CONDUCTOR OF A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA IN A METRO AREA THE SIZE OF DES MOINES TO ALSO LEAD A STUDENT ORCHESTRA, BUT GIUNTA'S COMMITMENT TO THESE STUDENTS REFLECTS HIS LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO MUSIC EDUCATION. HE ALSO STARTED THE ANNUAL YANKEE DOODLE POPS CONCERT AND HIS LEADERSHIP LED TO A BENCHMARK IN 2003 WHEN THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ACADEMY OPENED ITS DOORS. THIS WAS A CULMINATION OF MANY YEARS OF PLANNING AND WORKING WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ESTABLISH A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN GO AND BE EXPOSED TO GREAT MUSIC THROUGH LESSONS, CLASSES AND PERFORAMCE OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THE ACADEMY HAS BEGUN A NEW BEGINNING STRINGS PROGRAM THAT IS PART OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE ACADEMY HAS ALSO LAUNCHED ITS NEW PROPRIETARY KEYBOARD BASED CURRICULUM CALLED GROUP LESSONS FOR YOUNG BEGINNERS. MUSIC EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. THIS POSITIVE IMPACT EXTENDS INTO THE COMMUNITY AS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES. A CONSIDERABLE BODY OF RESEARCH SHOWS THAT STUDYING MUSIC AND LEARNING TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: 1. ENHANCES COGNITIVE ABILITIES, TYPICALLY REFLECTED IN HIGHER TEST SCORES. 2. ENHANCES ABILITIES TO ASSUME SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP ROLES, BE GOOD LISTENERS AND PRODUCTIVE TEAM MEMBERS. 3. REDUCES INVOLVEMENT IN RISKY BEHAVIORS (E.G., DRUGS, ALCOHOL, VIOLENCE). THE ACADEMY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS ON A SLIDING SCALE, MEANING NO STUDENT IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY TUITION. THIS MEANS THAT PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ACADEMY IS CRITICAL, AS TUITION COVERS JUST 46 PERCENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES. THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING UNIQUE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO ANY YOUNG PERSON IN CENTRAL IOWA WHO EXHIBITS A DESIRE TO LEARN AND A PASSION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 913,831 including grants of $ 913,831 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO DESIGN, FABRICATE AND INSTALL A NEW ORCHESTRA ACOUSTIC SHELL AND TREATMENTS AT THE CIVIC CENTER AUDITORIUM DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THIS WAS A JOINT PROJECT WITH THE DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION WILL BE A FREQUENT LESSEE OF THE CIVICE CENTER AUDITORIUM FOR THE ORCHESTRA'S PERFORMANCES AND WILL BE THE PRIMARY USER OF THE ACOUSITIC SHELL.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,993,135

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) WAYNE E REAMES........................................................................ TRUSTEEE	3.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) ANGELA R SANDERS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	3.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) JOCHEN SCHEEL PHD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	3.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) JACQUELINE STANEK........................................................................ TRUSTEE	3.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) PHYLLIS STAPLIN EDD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	3.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) RICHARD L EARLY........................................................................ EX OFFICIO,	40.00 .......................		X		113,560	0	25,047
(24) JOSEPH GIUNTA........................................................................ MUSIC DIR, E	40.00 .......................			X	207,725	0	26,270

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	321,285	51,317

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	30,000
d	Related organizations		1d	1,331,544
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,534,825

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		2,896,369

		Business Code
2a	CONCERT TICKETS	711300	745,574	745,574
b	ACADEMY TUITION	711300	252,992	252,992
c	COLLABORATIVE CONCERT REVENUE	711300	50,909	50,909
d	YOUTH ORCHESTRAS FEES	711300	44,703	44,703
e	ACADEMY REGISTRATION	711300	10,415	10,415
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			1,104,593

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 30,000of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		49,614
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		41,063
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			8,551			8,551
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	SYMPHONY PROGRAM		541800	47,938		47,938
b	CONTRACT FEES		900099	17,998	17,998
c	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	15,463	15,463
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			81,399
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			4,090,912	1,138,054	47,938	8,551

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	913,831	913,831
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	369,749	13,826	355,923
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	1,289,882	902,918	257,976	128,988
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	72,291	50,604	14,458	7,229
10	Payroll taxes ...........	122,866	86,006	24,573	12,287
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	21,200		21,200
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	107,953	107,953
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	60,512	40,004	10,953	9,555
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,240		2,240
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	44,227	30,503	7,824	5,900
23	Insurance ...	32,496	8,124	24,372
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PRODUCTION EXPENSE	719,810	719,810
b	DEVELOPMENT	46,087			46,087
c	PRINTING	43,105	43,105
d	READERSHIP COSTS	40,550	40,550
e	All other expenses	111,381	35,901	65,130	10,350
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	3,998,180	2,993,135	784,649	220,396
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			523,739	1	488,951
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			635,187	3	628,268
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			45,742	9	86,988
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	596,661
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	426,011	213,627	10c	170,650
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			7,968,683	15	6,614,412
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			9,386,978	16	7,989,269

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	95,389	17	48,278
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	433,005	19	345,940
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	528,394	26	394,218

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	4,170,406	27	3,515,981
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	1,790,961	28	1,211,571
29	Permanently restricted net assets	2,897,217	29	2,867,499
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	8,858,584	33	7,595,051
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	9,386,978	34	7,989,269