Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
- Assets
- $398.5k
- Revenue
- $434.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Founding
- 12/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 54-6052893
Organization Overview
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1959. 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 06/2021, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra 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, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra generated $434.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $399.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING THE MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES OF THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A SERIES OF PUBLIC SYMPHONIC CONCERTS DURING ITS SEASON TO APPROXIMATELY 13,000 PATRONS. THESE CONCERTS RANGE FROM MASTERWORKS TO POPS AND FAMILY CONCERTS. EACH CONCERT IS PRECEDED BY A PRE-CONCERT LECTURE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ABOUT 800 PATRONS.
THE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ASSEMBLIES, WORKSHOPS, AND CONCERTS IN MANY LOCATIONS AND FOR ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. IT PERFORMS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKS, AND OTHER CORPORATE AND PUBLIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 35,000 RESIDENTS AND CHILDREN EACH SEASON.
THE DOROTHY FARNHAM FEUER MEMORIAL STRING COMPETITION WAS FIRST HELD IN 1964 AS A TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY FARNHAM FEUER, FOUNDER OF THE FAIRFAX SYMPHONY AND A VIOLINIST WITH THE ORCHESTRA. THIS STRING SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION HAS PROVIDED WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND MONETARY SUPPORT TO OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMERS ON STRING INSTRUMENTS. IT IS OPEN TO ADVANCED STRING PLAYERS IN GRADES 7-12 IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. AWARD MONEY MUST BE USED TO FURTHER THE MUSICAL TRAINING OF RECIPIENTS, AND IS MOST OFTEN SPENT TOWARD STUDY WITH NOTED TEACHERS, TUITION FOR A SUMMER CAMP, OR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW INSTRUMENT. MANY WINNERS HAVE CONTINUED TO PURSUE MUSIC AS PRIVATE TEACHERS AND AS MEMBERS OF ORCHESTRAS THROUGHOUT THE NATION, INCLUDING THE FSO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Kerr Director/ex-Officio & Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $97,759 |
Christopher Zimmerman Director/ex-Officio & Music Director | Trustee | 30 | $51,169 |
Jose Figueroa Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Lockhart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Mckeever Jr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Brownell Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,433 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $302,097 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,689 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $429,219 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,350 |
| Investment income | $1,567 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $434,147 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $188,391 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,979 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $81,579 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,746 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,093 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,267 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,652 |
| Advertising and promotion | $225 |
| Office expenses | $16,867 |
| Information technology | $140 |
| 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 | $1,334 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,843 |
| Insurance | $5,327 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $399,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $180,782 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,080 |
| 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 | $2,549 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,404 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $76,299 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $398,547 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,347 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,325 |
| 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 | $4,166 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,205 |
| Other liabilities | $1,222 |
| Total liabilities | $174,265 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $139,647 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $84,635 |
| 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 | $398,547 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has recieved totaling $35,589.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
Arts Council Of Fairfax County Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,584 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: FAIRFAX SYMPHONY LINK UP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc Baltimore, MD | $16,033,795 | $20,177,740 |
North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Raleigh, NC | $32,524,457 | $22,246,893 |
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc Charlotte, NC | $18,656,267 | $14,331,249 |
Nashville Symphony Association Nashville, TN | $100,031,908 | $12,366,678 |
The Louisville Orchestra Inc Louisville, KY | $7,756,568 | $11,516,592 |
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Norfolk, VA | $5,267,903 | $8,191,490 |
Richmond Symphony Richmond, VA | $2,392,826 | $8,372,945 |
Knoxville Symphony Society Inc Knoxville, TN | $1,484,079 | $3,960,669 |
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc Memphis, TN | $6,274,797 | $4,582,397 |
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Incorporated Greensboro, NC | $1,104,196 | $3,569,093 |
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale Of Mongomery County Inc North Bethesda, MD | $1,849,727 | $2,888,620 |
Winston Salem Symphony Assoc Winstonsalem, NC | $6,175,789 | $3,471,563 |