Program areas at SFS
Through its artistic, education, and community programs, the San Francisco Symphony serves more than 400,000 bay area residents and visitors of every economic and cultural background in over 220 concerts from september through august 2022.the Symphony additionally reaches millions of others throughout the united states and abroad through touring, recording, digital performance, and radio and television broadcasts. (continued on schedule o)the grammy award winning San Francisco Symphony is regarded internationally as one of the foremost american orchestras. Under music director esa-pekka salonen, the Symphony offers exciting classical programs with internationally acclaimed guest artists in its 100+ concert subscription series.
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.
Who funds San Francisco Symphony (SFS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
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The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts | 2023-03 | To Carry Out Specific Charitable, Educational, and Cultural Projects | $12,000,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund | 2023-06 | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $5,833,580 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | 2022-06 | For Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes | $762,440 |
...and 114 more grants received totalling $23,810,309 |
Personnel at SFS
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Matthew Spivey | Chief Executive Officer | $300,511 | 2023-06-16 |
Sandra L Curry | Chief Financial Officer | $0 | 2023-10-11 |
Aaron Bennett | Chief Information Officer | | 2023-06-16 |
Elizabeth Shribman | Chief of Staff | | 2023-06-16 |
Leigh Brawer | Chief Philanthropy Officer | | 2023-06-16 |
...and 17 more key personnel |
Financials for SFS
Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $41,116,094 | $53,012,650 | -22.4% |
Program services | $19,292,836 | $1,358,354 | 1320.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $3,670,986 | $4,149,513 | -11.5% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $446,053 | $14,768 | 2920.4% |
Net rental income | $57,010 | $0 | 999% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $81,405,717 | $8,256,668 | 885.9% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-1,426,671 | $-407,553 | -250.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $24,756 | $23,335 | 6.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $406,329 | $18,167 | 2136.6% |
Total revenues | $144,993,110 | $66,425,902 | 118.3% |
Organizations like SFS
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $102,432,097 |
The Cleveland Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $62,138,155 |
Boston Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $116,038,188 |
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $39,235,887 |
New York Philharmonic | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $120,825,402 |
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | St Louis, MO | $74,555,125 |
Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $42,846,822 |
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $89,363,619 |
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LAP) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $158,200,776 |
Philadelphia Orchestra Association | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $76,775,994 |
Data update history
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Koret Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- Davies Symphony Hall 201 Van Ness
- San Francisco, CA 94102
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- County
- San Francisco County, CA
- Website URL
- sfsymphony.org/Â
- Phone
- (415) 864-6000
- Facebook page
- sfsymphonyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sfsymphonyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 94-1156284
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1910
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A69: Symphony Orchestras
- NAICS code, primary
- 711130: Musical Groups and Artists
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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