EIN 04-2678312

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation (BMO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
196
City
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Provide opportunities for an evolving community of amateur, student and professional players to perform together, to present challenging classical repertoires and to enhance the public’s awareness and understanding of music.
Also known as...
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Total revenues
$4,020,385
2023
Total expenses
$4,196,008
2023
Total assets
$1,519,867
2023
Num. employees
196
2023

Program areas at BMO

Boston Philharmonic youth Orchestra (bpyo): with a mission of shaping future leaders through music, the tuition-free bpyo provides a unique opportunity for accomplished young musicians (ages 12-21) to study great orchestral repertoire in a musically dynamic and intellectually challenging community. In addition to frequent performances in Boston's symphony hall and sanders theatre, the bpyo tours annually and has performed in carnegie hall and throughout europe and south america.
The benjamin zander center is an initiative dedicated to capturing the impactful legacy of benjamin zander, the Orchestra's founder. Through an innovative web portal (the benjamin zander center), a record label (brattle media), and other special projects, the media center's mission is to bring the transformative power of zander's teachings to a global audience.
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (bpo): one of Boston's premier orchestras, the bpo is committed to bringing passionate music-making to the world. The members of the bpo are a unique blend of professional, student, and amateur musicians. Through probing, innovative performances of the highest quality, carefully designed programs, informative and intelligent program notes, and pre-concert lectures that heighten participation, the bpo reaches to the heart of great music to offer an expansive, enriching experience for players and audiences alike.
Crescendo education & community outreach program: the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (bpo) is committed to providing opportunities and tools for the local community to learn about and help create a personal connection to classical music. With a vision of providing a comprehensive educational experience that students can take from the classroom to the performance hall to their homes, the education and community engagement program includes school visits by bpo musicians, free tickets for school groups, and program books, online study guides and activities designed for young people to work on with their teachers or families.

Grants made by BMO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
GlobalGivingUkraine Relief Funding$34,374

Who funds Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation (BMO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,278,550
Caldwell Fisher Family FoundationArts$50,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)Operating Support/annual Fund$26,750
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at BMO

NameTitleCompensation
Elisabeth ChristensenManaging Director / General Manager$150,000
Benjamin ZanderFounder , Music Director / Music Director and Conductor / Director , Music Director$0
Greta Myatieva BpoBpo Personnel Manager
Derek WohlProduction Manager
Sherie BushBoard Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for BMO

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,514,786
Program services$548,749
Investment income and dividends$7,493
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$82
Net income from fundraising events$-62,540
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,815
Total revenues$4,020,385

Form 990s for BMO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $26,750 from The Boston Foundation (TBF)
July 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Mckenzie Family Charitable Trust
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Caldwell Fisher Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
236 Huntington Ave 209
Boston, MA 02115
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
bostonphil.org/ 
Phone
(617) 236-0999
Facebook page
bostonphil 
Twitter profile
@bosphil 
IRS details
EIN
04-2678312
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
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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