Waco Symphony Association Inc

Organization Overview

Waco Symphony Association Inc is located in Waco, TX. The organization was established in 1964. 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 04/2023, Waco Symphony Association Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waco Symphony Association 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 04/2021, Waco Symphony Association Inc generated $371.6k 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 (14.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $378.5k during the year ending 04/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SUPPORT OF THE WACO SYMPHONY AND RELATED EVENTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONCERTS - IN LINE WITH THE WACO SYMPHONY'S MISSION STATEMENT OF BRINGING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE WACO SYMPHONY PRESENTED FIVE CLASSICAL CONCERTS DURING THE YEAR WHICH INCLUDED GUEST ARTISTS NORM LEWIS, JEREMY DENK AND GIL SHAHAM. THE SEASON ALSO HIGHLIGHTED NICHOLAS BARDONNAY'S GRAND CANYON SUITE VISUAL CONCERTO, WHICH BROUGHT THE MUSIC TO LIFE WITH STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE GRAND CANYON. A SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEAON PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER.THE WSA PROVIDES AN INTERNSHIP FOR UNDERGRAD OR GRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE, WHICH AFFORDS THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH THE WACO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. IN ADDITION TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA THROUGH THE INTERNSHIP, STUDENTS ARE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION.


CHILDREN'S EDUCATION: BELLES AND BRASS - THE WACO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION'S LONG-STANDING BELLE AND BRASS PROGRAM ACCEPTS HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR GIRLS AND JUNIOR BOYS IN AN ETIQUETTE TRAINING AND CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION PROGRAM WHICH NOT ONLY INTRODUCES YOUNG STUDENTS TO THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC BUT ALSO ENCOURAGES THEIR PARENTS TO ATTEND ALL SYMPHONY CONCERT PERFORMANCES. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM SERVE AS VOLUNTEER GREETERS AT THE CONCERTS. THE BELLES & BRASS PROGRAM FOR THE 2022-23 YEAR INCLUDED 23 JUNIOR SYMPHONY BELLES, 42 SOPHOMORE SYMPHONY BELLES AND 13 SYMPHONY BRASS. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL- THE WACO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION DONATES FUNDS TO SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS FOR NEW INSTRUMENTS, REFURBISHMENT OF CURRENT INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS TO PLAY IN THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. CHILDREN'S CONCERT- EVERY FALL, THE WACO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A CONCERT FOR WACO AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.


WACO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA- THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THE WACO SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND ALSO PAYS TUITION FOR SELECT STUDENTS AS NEEDED AND REQUESTED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ann Harder
President
$0
Rex Davis
President-Elect
$0
Lisa Lacy
Vice-Pres.,artistc Advi
$0
Joe Calao
Vice-Pres.,nominating
$0
Jon Gimble
Vice-Pres.,audience Develo
$0
Heyward Green
Vice-Pres.,strategic Plann
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$290,343
Investment income $3,295
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 $371,642

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