Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn

Organization Overview

Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1943. 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, Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn employed 216 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn 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, Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO CITIZENS OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES:THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS ONE OF THE OLDEST, CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING ORCHESTRAS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORCHESTRA HAS EVOLVED FROM AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION WAS LIMITED TO PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR PEOPLE IN THE READING AREA, TO ONE THAT HAS BECOME FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.EACH SEASON THERE ARE NON-SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS, INCLUDING A NEW YEARS EVE AND POPS CONCERT AND A FREE CONCERT FOR THE GREATER BERKS COUNTY AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ATTENDED PERFORMANCES BY THE ORCHESTRA DURING THE YEAR.THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RETURNED TO REGULAR PROGRAMMING AFTER THE PANDEMIC. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED PRESENTING THE JULY 4TH CONCERT ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 6,500 PEOPLE.


ORCHESTRA EDUCATION:ORCHESTRA EDUCATION EXTENDS TO SCHOOL-DAY CONCERTS FOR THOUSANDS OF LOCAL STUDENTS. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.THE READING SYMPHONY'S ORCHESTRA ZONE PROGRAM IS ALSO SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE SUCCESS OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM IN THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT BY HELPING THEM TO RETAIN INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS AS THEY LEAVE 5TH GRADE AND PROGRESS ON THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE AIM IS TO GIVE THESE STUDENTS THE ADVANTAGES OF YEAR-ROUND PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, THUS AFFORDING THE ABILITY TO EXCEL NOT ONLY IN THEIR MUSIC STUDIES, BUT ALSO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ACROSS THE BOARD, NOT TO MENTION FOSTERING SELF-ESTEEM AND ACHIEVEMENT. THE READING SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS PERFORM AT LEAST TWICE ON THEIR OWN EACH SEASON, AND PERFORM ON THE STAGE DURING THE FULL SYMPHONY SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS THREE TIMES PER YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Gross
Executive Director
$104,334
Andrew Constantine
Music Director
$101,485
Michael Duff ESQ
President
$0
Amy Kreider
First Vice President
$0
Kevin Deacosta
Second Vice President
$0
Fred Opalinski
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$166,036
Related organizations$0
Government grants $295,118
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,004,374
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,465,528
Total Program Service Revenue$370,204
Investment income $18,429
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $35,121
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$80,261
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,809,021

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Reading Symphony Orchestra Assn has recieved totaling $403,058.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Reading Musical Foundation

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT FOR CONCERT AND OUTREACH EXPENSES

$119,107
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND

$25,000
Wyomissing Foundation Inc

Wyomissing, PA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GRANT - CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN ARTS

$15,000
Katherine H Keiser Trust

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$12,323
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$602,624
Earnings-$88,473
Other Expense$23,691
Ending Balance$490,460

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