Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra
The mission of the lees summit symphony orchestra is to provide excellent musical experiences that enhance the quality of life for the community.
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra at a glance
- Total assets
- $219,906
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $240,384
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $7,414
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $229,292
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Knox Village Lees Summit, MO | Site enhancements for concerts | $30,629 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219,906 | $240,384 | $229,292 | — | — | $7,414 |
| 2024 | $191,366 | $273,686 | $265,032 | $30,629 | 1 | $10,541 |
| 2023 | $243,067 | $164,386 | $149,164 | — | — | $1,060 |
| 2022 | $162,663 | $173,740 | $158,530 | — | — | $138 |
| 2021 | $150,323 | $109,467 | $102,622 | — | — | $3,318 |
| 2020 | $91,140 | $146,730 | $137,038 | — | — | $2,510 |
About Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra
Based on IRS filings
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lees Summit, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $220K in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra is led by Mike Roark, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Roark
President
President-Elect → Director, 2023
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Emily Crawford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Benne
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hartnett
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cynda Rader
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kirby Asplund
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mel Gross
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sanford Peterson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stephen Arbo
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karl Hayes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keith Asel
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susie Newsam
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ken Davis (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Champ (2024) — Director
- Former: Barbara Prestage (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Moxley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gloria Helmer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Stilley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Smith (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Phyllis Balagna (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Candy White (2022) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Robert White (2022) — Co-Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra
How large is Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra?
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra reported $220K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What is Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra?
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lees Summit, MO. It holds $220K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra operate?
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra's EIN?
Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0055476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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