Olympia Symphony Orchestra

Organization Overview

Olympia Symphony Orchestra is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 1968. 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 06/2023, Olympia Symphony Orchestra employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Olympia 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 06/2023, Olympia Symphony Orchestra generated $434.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LIVE MUSIC TO ENRICH, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN AN EXPANDING AUDIENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BETWEEN JULY 1 2022 AND JUNE 30 2023 THE OLYMPIA SYMPHONY PRESENTED SEVEN ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS, INCLUDING ONE WHICH WAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT FEATURED A COLLABORATION WITH 150 YOUTH MUSICIANS FROM OLYMPIA AND SEATTLE, AND DREW AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,500. GUEST ARTISTS FROM PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE, AND SEATTLE PERFORMED WITH THE OLYMPIA SYMPHONY'S ENSEMBLE OF 65 LOCAL PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MUSIC DIRECTOR ALEXANDRA ARRIECHE. CONCERTS AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND KENNETH J. MINNAERT CENTER FOR THE ARTS SERVED A COMBINED AUDIENCE OF ALMOST 4,500, INCLUDING A SOLD-OUT MOVIE-MUSIC CONCERT. OVER 1,000 TICKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE TO SCHOOLS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. NUMEROUS SMALL ENSEMBLES VISITED RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVALS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.


BETWEEN JULY 1 2022 AND JUNE 30 2023 THE OLYMPIA SYMPHONY INITIATED A YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION, INVITING YOUTH MUSICIANS TO AUDITION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AS A SOLOIST WITH THE ORCHESTRA. WINNERS (JUNIOR, SENIOR, AND AUDIENCE-CHOICE) WERE SELECTED FROM A POOL OF CANDIDATES RANGING FROM SEATTLE TO SAN FRANCISCO CA, EACH RECEIVING PERSONAL MENTORSHIP AND INSTRUCTION FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR ALEXANDRA ARRIECHE. AREA YOUTH MUSICIANS ALSO RECEIVED FREE MASTERCLASSES TAUGHT BY GUEST ARTISTS FROM PHILADELPHIA (DAVID KIM), BALTIMORE (MICHAEL SHEPPARD), AND SEATTLE (NATHAN CHAN). SEASON YOUTH COLLABORATIONS INCLUDED A CONCERT WITH MARROWSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL, SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, AND STUDENT ORCHESTRAS OF GREATER OLYMPIA (SOGO), AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY "CONDUCT US" EVENT WITH SOGO.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lena Mendiola
President
$0
Laurel Gonzalo
Vice President
$0
Chris Barnes
Secretary
$0
Craig Stephens
Treasurer
$0
Natalie Coblentz
Director
$0
Eric Charneski
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,252
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$263,469
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$265,721
Total Program Service Revenue$154,483
Investment income $16,475
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,171
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $434,508

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