The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc

Organization Overview

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Hagerstown, MD. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc employed 145 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc 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, Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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 MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS TO PROVIDE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN WHILE ENHANCING THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF WESTERN MARYLAND AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND INCREASE THE MUSIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE PUBLIC, EXCLUSIVELY BY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, BY ORGANIZING AND PRESENTING PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC CHOSEN PRIMARILY FROM THE LITERATURE OF SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER MUSIC, OPERA, SOLO RECITAL, AND VOCAL CHORUS OR DANCE. SINCE THE MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1982, THE ORCHESTRA'S ANNUAL SEASON HAS EXPANDED FROM FOUR CONCERTS TO MORE THAN 20 INCLUDING A CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS SERIES, MSO POPS CONCERTS, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PERFORMANCES, THE SALUTE TO INDEPENDENCE, A HIGH SCHOOL MASTERWORKS CONCERT, YOUTH CONCERTS FOR 4TH GRADERS FROM THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY AND THE REGION, AND SEVERAL PERFORMANCES IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. AS THE ONLY FULLY PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA BASED IN WESTERN MARYLAND THE ORCHESTRA (SEE SECTION O) FEATURES INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED GUEST ARTISTS AND SOLOISTS EACH SEASON, ALONG WITH PRINCIPAL PLAYERS FROM THE RANKS OF THE MSO'S 70 MEMBER ENSEMBLE. ARTISTS AND SOLOISTS OFFER MASTER CLASSES AND THE MUSIC DIRECTOR ELIZABETH SCHULZE PRESENTS PRECONCERT LECTURES PRIOR TO ALL CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERTS. THE MSO PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INVOLVING SMALL ENSEMBLES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY IMPACTING 10,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY. DISCOUNTED STUDENT TICKETS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 12 TO THE CLASSICAL CONCERTS HELD IN HAGERSTOWN'S HISTORIC MARYLAND THEATRE. THE MSO AWARDS BOTH NEED BASED AND MERIT BASED BENNETT RUBIN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR REGIONAL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMIES, PRIVATE LESSONS, WORKSHOPS, AND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ACCOMPLISHED INSTRUCTORS, WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$11,050
Related organizations$0
Government grants $478,487
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$493,620
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$983,157
Total Program Service Revenue$228,632
Investment income $74,529
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $152,251
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,731
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,450,500

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc has recieved totaling $88,337.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$56,484
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc

Hagerstown, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$10,000
James And Mary Schurz Foundation Inc

Williamsport, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS

$10,000
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,798
$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$55
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,618,706
Earnings-$289,851
Admin Expense$35,268
Other Expense$50,701
Ending Balance$4,242,886

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