Erie Philharmonic
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 153
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 04/1948
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 25-6065898
Organization Overview
Erie Philharmonic is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1948. 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, Erie Philharmonic employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie Philharmonic 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 06/2021, Erie Philharmonic generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND REGION BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LIVE ORCHESTRA CONCERTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS-IN ADDITION TO TICKETED CONCERTS, THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC IS COMMITTED TO PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY VIA PERFORMANCES OUTSIDE OF THE WARNER THEATRE. FOCUSED ON THE LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN, THE ORCHESTRA HAS PERMANENTLY ADDED TWO NEW FACETS TO OUR MISSION TO ENRICH, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN: ANNUAL TELEVISON SPECIALS ON WQLN PBS AND OUR IN YOUR HOMETOWN SUMMER SERIES. WITH TWO FREE TELEVISED CONCERTS EACH SEASON AND AN AVERAGE OF 10 FREE SUMMER CONCERTS, THE ORCHESTRA REACHES 27,000 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS NWPA WITH THE GIFT OF FREE MUSIC.
EDUCATION-UPON THE RETURN TO LIVE MUSIC IN DECEMBER 2021, THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC WAS ABLE TO RESTART ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN. THIS INCLUDED, BUT WAS NOT LIMITED TO, THE CONTINUATION OF OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED 60-DAY PRESCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM, PIANO RELOCATIONS INTO THE HOMES OF FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM, THE ERIE JUNIOR PHILHARMONIC, JUNIOR CHORUS AND YOUTH CHORALE, IN-SCHOOL VISITS AND MEET-AND-GREET OPPORTUNITIES WITH GUEST ARTISTS, A KINDERGARTEN-READINESS PROGRAM AND A VIRTUAL CONCERT GEARED FOR ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN, WITH ASSOCIATED CURRICULUM, DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 STUDENTS IN THE ERIE AREA. THE ORCHESTRA REACHES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS FROM THE ERIE REGION WITH THESE LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS, ALL OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT.
TICKETED PROGRAMS-THE MISSION OF THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND REGION BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY LIVE ORCHESTRA CONCERTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. EACH SEASON, THE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS MAIN STAGE CONCERTS AT THE HISTORIC WARNER THEARTRE IN DOWNTOWN ERIE. IN THE LAST SEVEN SEASONS, THE ORCHESTRA HAS BECOME AN UNRIVALED PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, SELLING OUT CONCERTS AND PRESENTING LIFE-CHANGING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE GARNERED NATIONAL ATTENTION FROM GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, FORBES MAGAZINE AND THE TELLY AWARDS. IN DECEMBER 2021, THE PHILHARMONIC RETURNED TO LIVE CONCERTS AFTER ALMOST TWO YEARS PERFORMING FOR FREE ON TELEVISION AND IN THE PARKS ACROSS THE REGION. THE 2021-22 CONCERT SERIES WAS THE ORCHESTRA'S FIRST FULL SEASON SINCE MARCH 2020, AND FEATURED THE GRAND REOPENING OF THE WARNER THEATRE AFTER RENOVATIONS TWO DECADES IN THE MAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Meyer Music Director | 30 | $113,566 | |
Steven Weiser Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $87,944 |
Amy Denlinger Finance Director | Officer | 30 | $13,000 |
See Attacgd List | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,171,057 |
| Investment income | $45,251 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$35,536 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $40,887 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,089 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,304,109 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,520 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $547,739 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,466 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,057 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,573 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $22,216 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,667 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,332 |
| Advertising and promotion | $65,163 |
| Office expenses | $10,013 |
| Information technology | $5,912 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,111 |
| Travel | $41,905 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,311 |
| Interest | $3,785 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,920 |
| Insurance | $16,739 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,206,411 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,153,286 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $63,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,628 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,458 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,970,991 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $133,713 |
| Total assets | $4,500,246 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,658 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $418,517 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $50,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $359,537 |
| Other liabilities | $1,724 |
| Total liabilities | $927,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,572,810 |