Tucson Symphony Society
- Assets
- $15.4m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 267
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 04/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 86-0107538
Organization Overview
Tucson Symphony Society is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Tucson Symphony Society employed 267 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tucson Symphony Society 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, Tucson Symphony Society generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2022. 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE TUCSON SYMPHONY IS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 1929, THE TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS THE LONGEST RUNNING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN ARIZONA. IN THE 2021-22 SEASON, TSO RETURNED TO STAGE WITH THEIR CLASSICS, MASTERWORKS, AND CHAMBER SERIES AS WELL AS HOLIDAY AND MOVIE SPECIALS. OPERATIONS CONTINUED TO BE REDUCED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BUT STILL ENGAGED 28,000 PATRONS WITH 20 UNIQUE PROGRAMS.
THE TSO OFFERS SIX INNOVATIVE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS: JUST FOR KIDS, KINDERKONZERTS, MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS, YOUNG PEOPLES CONCERTS, YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECT, AND BAND AND ORCHESTRA CLINICS. THE TSOS NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALLOW STUDENTS FROM APPROXIMATELY 44 SCHOOLS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA TO BENEFIT FROM DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH TSO MUSICIANS. DURING THE TSOS 29TH YEAR OF YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECT (YCP), 22 STUDENTS AGES 8-18 ATTENDED HYBRID LEARNING CLASSES FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MAY, EACH COMPOSING A NEW WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED BY TSO ENSEMBLES AND FULL ORCHESTRA. THE YCP HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FUNDING FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. IN 2022, YCP ALSO BENEFITED FROM A PARTNERSHIP WITH EARSHOT, A PROGRAM OF THE AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA, FOR A THREE-DAY WORKSHOP OF INTENSIVE CLASSES AND READING SESSION LED BY WORLD-RENOWNED MENTOR COMPOSERS, MICHAEL TORKE, MELINDA WAGNER, AND BILLY CHILDS. JUST FOR KIDS RETURNED ON TSOS MOBILE STAGE BRINGING FREE OUTDOOR ENSEMBLE CONCERTS TO FAMILIES IN THE LOCAL TUCSON AREA.MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS - 18 SCHOOLS RECEIVED SCHOOL VISITS BY TSO ENSEMBLES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPRING YOUNG PEOPLES CONCERTS.YOUNG PEOPLES CONCERTS 3,168 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT AND RECEIVED TSOS CURRICULUM MATERIALS.KINDERKONZERTS - 746 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT AND RECEIVED TSOS CURRICULUM MATERIALS.
THE TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HAS ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE ORCHESTRA FIELD. AS AN INTEGRAL MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, THE TSO SERVES AS A MUSIC RESOURCE FOR ALL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. THE TSO HAS FORMED STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, VISITING CORPORATIONS AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALSO ENJOY ACTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE TSO, BRINGING BOTH SMALL AND LARGE CONCERTS TO THEIR RESIDENTS. AS PART OF THE TSOS MOST RECENT INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE THE GROWING LATINO AUDIENCE, IT HAS ESTABLISHED AN ANNUAL FREE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT, PROMOTED WITH THE MEXICAN CONSULATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Sivert Past Interim Presidentceo | Officer | 40 | $84,015 |
Paul Meecham President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $81,676 |
Nadgegzda Zahn Past VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $36,693 |
Paula Egan VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $31,011 |
Robert Chamberlain Ex-Officio | Trustee | 10 | $10,044 |
Carlie Rigg Ex-Officio | Trustee | 10 | $3,830 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kathryn Martin Consulting Interim Ceo | 6/29/20 | $152,500 |
Jose Luis Gomez Rios Conductor | 6/29/20 | $142,500 |
Kathryn Martin Consulting Interim Ceo | 6/29/20 | $152,500 |
Jose Luis Gomez Rios Conductor | 6/29/20 | $142,500 |
Kathryn Martin Consulting Interim Ceo | 6/29/20 | $152,500 |
Jose Luis Gomez Rios Conductor | 6/29/20 | $142,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $33,775 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,533,696 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,382,778 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,950,249 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,403,083 |
| Investment income | $69,869 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $57,799 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,902 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,501,284 |
| 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. | $277,181 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,170 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,099,301 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,415 |
| Other employee benefits | $190,373 |
| Payroll taxes | $169,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,610 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185,104 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $70,113 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $239,792 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
| Interest | $16,242 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $96,503 |
| Insurance | $28,854 |
| All other expenses | $59,468 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,450,654 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,112,461 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $382,833 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,473,321 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,151 |
| 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 | $129,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $578,699 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,593,420 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,125,716 |
| Total assets | $15,428,177 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,172 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,032,751 |
| 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 | $285,109 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,477,032 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,623,352 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,327,793 |
| 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 | $15,428,177 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Tucson Symphony Society has recieved totaling $373,851.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stonewall Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $300,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $23,500 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $14,959 |
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $12,500 |
Tucson Desert Song Festival Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: SUBSIDIZE PERFORMANCES FEATURING LEADING VOCAL ARTISTS | $10,000 |
Givinga Foundation Inc Wellesley, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,750 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,940,904 |
| Earnings | -$2,191,281 |
| Net Contributions | $952,635 |
| Other Expense | $208,334 |
| Ending Balance | $11,493,924 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA | $168,111,113 | $56,683,795 |
Colorado Symphony Association Denver, CO | $12,961,781 | $18,715,868 |
Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | $52,133,763 | $17,603,170 |
San Diego Symphony Foundation San Diego, CA | $121,018,561 | $925,945 |
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale San Francisco, CA | $8,005,058 | $4,824,687 |
Santa Rosa Symphony Association Santa Rosa, CA | $23,001,628 | $6,302,463 |
Tucson Symphony Society Tucson, AZ | $15,428,177 | $6,501,284 |
Phoenix Symphony Association Phoenix, AZ | $1,368,252 | $4,890,998 |
Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | $11,596,205 | $5,563,647 |
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association Santa Barbara, CA | $1,028,763 | $2,763,199 |
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,194,806 | $3,490,076 |
Philharmonic Society Of Orange County Irvine, CA | $2,790,910 | $2,557,738 |