The Symphony Fund
- Assets
- $76.1m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-0138249
Organization Overview
The Symphony Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Symphony Fund 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, Symphony Fund generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.9%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAISE, HOLD, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATING NEEDS OF COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO RAISE, HOLD, AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR THE LONG-TERM OPERATING NEEDS OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC CONCERTS IN THE DENVER METROPOLITAN AND SURROUNDING TRI-STATE AREAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Brett Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Norman Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerome Kern Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Ryan Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Butler Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Wallace Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,154 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,173,637 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,909,353 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,099,144 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,145,842 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $91,675 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,237,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $600 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $75,433,123 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $655,005 |
| Total assets | $76,088,728 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $600 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $76,088,128 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $76,088,728 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Symphony Fund has recieved totaling $157,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $51,350 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $51,350 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $51,350 |
Zeppelin Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $86,962,371 |
| Earnings | -$9,744,555 |
| Net Contributions | $16,154 |
| Grants | $1,145,842 |
| Ending Balance | $76,088,128 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Colorado Symphony Association Denver, CO | $12,961,781 | $18,715,868 |
Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $16,602,843 | $6,401,721 |
Omaha Symphony Association Omaha, NE | $71,026,158 | $5,852,032 |
Tucson Symphony Society Tucson, AZ | $15,428,177 | $6,501,284 |
Phoenix Symphony Association Phoenix, AZ | $1,368,252 | $4,890,998 |
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc Tulsa, OK | $3,114,616 | $2,041,644 |
New Mexico Philharmonic Inc Albuquerque, NM | $458,933 | $1,791,722 |
Wichita Symphony Society Inc Wichita, KS | $8,512,602 | $2,677,998 |
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra Colorado Springs, CO | $3,792,415 | $1,751,968 |
Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc Santa Fe, NM | $1,008,927 | $1,681,988 |
The Symphony Fund Denver, CO | $76,088,728 | $4,099,144 |
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Boulder, CO | $1,166,319 | $1,630,291 |