Asheville Symphony Society Inc

Organization Overview

Asheville Symphony Society Inc, operating under the name Asheville Symphony Orchestra, is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1963. 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, Asheville Symphony Orchestra employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asheville 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 06/2022, Asheville Symphony Orchestra generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AND PROMOTES SYMPHONIC MUSIC FOR THE BENEFIT, ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY PROVIDES PUBLIC CONCERTS OF ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL PERFORMANCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICIANS AND STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF MUSIC THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ITS 2021-2022 SEASON, THE ASO RETURNED TO FULL CAPACITY FOLLOWING CLOSURES SURROUNDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 6 MASTERWORKS CONCERTS, ONE POPS CONCERT, ONE RECITAL, A FREE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONCERT CALLED SYMPHONY IN THE PARK, AND THE LAUNCH OF A NEW, 3-CONCERT MOBILE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SERIES CALLED ALT ASO. SEVERAL OF ASO'S CORE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ALSO RESUMED, INCLUDING LIVE RETURN OF THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, ITS "SYMPHONY TALK" ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN A VIRTUAL VERSION OF ITS MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAMS IN


COLLABORATION WITH SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO, KNOWN AS THE BEAT BACH SYMPHONIES. THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY CHORUS AND SYMPHONY GUILD ALSO RETURNED TO LIVE PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Ellis
Exiting Interim Executive Director/ Secretary
$37,288
Daniel Crupi
Executive Director
$48,500
Bolling Farmer
Past-President/ Governance Chair
$0
G Edward Towson
Treasurer
$0
Mary Kirby
Human Resource Chair
$0
Michael Andry
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$24,585
Fundraising events$67,418
Related organizations$0
Government grants $890,859
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$964,385
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,947,247
Total Program Service Revenue$513,429
Investment income $16,447
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $18,739
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $99,196
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,644,010

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