Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation

Organization Overview

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS TO BRING THE VIBRANT JOY OF GREAT MUSIC TO NEW AND EXISTING AUDIENCES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION WITH THE MUSIC, THE PLAYERS AND THE CONDUCTOR. THROUGH OUR MUSIC, THE BPO ASPIRES TO EXPAND THE HUMAN 'POSSIBILITY AND REDEFINE AND REINVIGORATE THE CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR AUDIENCES AND PLAYERS ALIKE. THROUGH THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CRESCENDO! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, WE WORK TO SHAPE FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC AND TO FULFILL OUR VISION OF PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA (BPYO): WITH A MISSION OF SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC, THE TUITION-FREE BPYO PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR ACCOMPLISHED YOUNG MUSICIANS (AGES 12-21) TO STUDY GREAT ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE IN A MUSICALLY DYNAMIC AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO FREQUENT PERFORMANCES IN BOSTON'S SYMPHONY HALL AND SANDERS THEATRE, THE BPYO TOURS ANNUALLY AND HAS PERFORMED IN CARNEGIE HALL AND THROUGHOUT EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA.


CRESCENDO EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND TOOLS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND HELP CREATE A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO CLASSICAL MUSIC. WITH A VISION OF PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE PERFORMANCE HALL TO THEIR HOMES, THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES SCHOOL VISITS BY BPO MUSICIANS, FREE TICKETS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, AND PROGRAM BOOKS, ONLINE STUDY GUIDES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO WORK ON WITH THEIR TEACHERS OR FAMILIES.


BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO): ONE OF BOSTON'S PREMIER ORCHESTRAS, THE BPO IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING TO THE WORLD. THE MEMBERS OF THE BPO ARE A UNIQUE BLEND OF PROFESSIONAL, STUDENT, AND AMATEUR MUSICIANS. THROUGH PROBING, INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS, INFORMATIVE AND INTELLIGENT PROGRAM NOTES, AND PRE-CONCERT LECTURES THAT HEIGHTEN PARTICIPATION, THE BPO REACHES TO THE HEART OF GREAT MUSIC TO OFFER AN EXPANSIVE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS AND AUDIENCES ALIKE.


THE BENJAMIN ZANDER CENTER IS AN INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO CAPTURING THEIMPACTFUL LEGACY OF BENJAMIN ZANDER, THE ORCHESTRA'S FOUNDER. THROUGHAN INNOVATIVE WEB PORTAL (THE BENJAMIN ZANDER CENTER), A RECORD LABEL(BRATTLE MEDIA), AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS, THE MEDIA CENTER'S MISSIONIS TO BRING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ZANDER'S TEACHINGS TO A GLOBALAUDIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elisabeth Christensen
Managing Director
$142,692
Benjamin Zander
Director, Music Director
$0
Sherie Bush
Chair
$0
Thomas J Raffa
Vice Chair, Treasurer
$0
Andrew Goodearl
Vice Chair
$0
Janice Forgays
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$242,600
Related organizations$0
Government grants $283,582
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,379,075
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,905,257
Total Program Service Revenue$313,845
Investment income $11,541
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $141
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$72,404
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,244,291

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