San Francisco Symphony
- Assets
- $376.7m
- Revenue
- $145.0m
- Investments
- $202.7m
- Employees
- 941
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 01/1955
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 94-1156284
Organization Overview
San Francisco Symphony is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1955. 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 08/2023, San Francisco Symphony employed 941 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Francisco Symphony 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 08/2022, San Francisco Symphony generated $145.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $73.7m during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, San Francisco Symphony has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $491,318. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE AND SERVE AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA (CONTINUED ON SCH O) AND THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THROUGH ITS ARTISTIC, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY SERVES MORE THAN 400,000 BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITOR OF EVERY ECONOMIC AND CUTURAL BACKGROUND IN OVER 200 CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CONCERTS INCLUDE THE CLASSICAL SUBSCRIPTION SERIES, CHAMBER CONCERTS, GREAT PERFORMER SERIES, AND NEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES. ADDITIONAL CONCERTS INCLUDE LIVE FILMS AND THREE INNOVATIVE SOUNDBOX SERIES. THE SYMPHONY ADDITIONALLY REACHES MILLIONS OF LISTENERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD THROUGH RECORDING, DIGITAL PERFORMANCE, AND RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION TO EVERY STUDENT IN GRADES 1-5 IN SAN FRANCISCO'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH ADVENTURES IN MUSIC, AND SUPPORTS EVERY PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PROGRAM THROUGH MUSIC AND MENTORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Priscilla B Geeslin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Matt Cohler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gail Covington Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Trine Sorensen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Michael Pierce Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
F Curt Kirschner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Karawane Inc Music Conductor | 8/30/23 | $2,059,596 |
Bpm Consulting Services | 8/30/23 | $1,231,118 |
Opus 3 Artists Artist Agent | 8/30/23 | $730,243 |
Icm Partners Artist Agent | 8/30/23 | $494,882 |
Cliftonlarsenallen Llp Accounting Services | 8/30/23 | $346,475 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,830 |
| Fundraising events | $1,448,983 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,076,693 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $37,584,588 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,836,190 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,116,094 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,292,836 |
| Investment income | $3,670,986 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $446,053 |
| Net Rental Income | $57,010 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $81,405,717 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,426,671 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $24,756 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $144,993,110 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| 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. | $1,552,306 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,016,234 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $35,753,128 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,204,315 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,857,171 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,705,426 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,202,329 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $282,027 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $204,230 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,400 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $177,074 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,205,868 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,367,586 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,579,150 |
| Office expenses | $472,703 |
| Information technology | $434,303 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,355,743 |
| Travel | $317,460 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $95,867 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,298,901 |
| Insurance | $413,198 |
| All other expenses | $1,309,554 |
| Total functional expenses | $73,688,214 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,159,190 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $430,324 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,218,634 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,912,054 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,883,206 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,664 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,864,478 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,026,373 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $120,796,593 |
| Investments—other securities | $202,657,735 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,752,756 |
| Total assets | $376,736,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,201,570 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,913,262 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,862,087 |
| Total liabilities | $18,976,919 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,173,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $324,585,785 |
| 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 | $376,736,007 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, San Francisco Symphony has awarded $40,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BAYVIEW OPERA HOUSE PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS | $10,000 |
OAKLAND SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS | $15,000 |
OAKLAND SYMPHONY PURPOSE: ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS | $15,000 |