Program areas at Seattle Symphony Orchestra
The Seattle Symphony is one of america's leading orchestras and is internationally acclaimed for its innovative programming and extensive recording history. The 2021-2022 season saw the return of live performances for the first time since the pandemic with over 139,619 attending in person. While attendance is still not at pre-pandemic levels, it is increasing over time. Streaming services was an add on benefit to subscribers and single concert goers who were able to view programming remotely. The Symphony also provided streaming services to other artistic organizations and community group events taking place at benaroya hall.
Education programming continued to be delivered digitally through the streaming platform. Seattle Symphony live, has enhanced the Symphony's education and community engagement outreach, with all programs for public benefit now provided digitally. Consequently, there has been growth in the geographic reach for these programs, with families, students and teachers across the state and even canada now participating in the link up and young composers workshop programs.
Grants made by Seattle Symphony Orchestra
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| B H Music Center | Facility Support | 2022-08 | $350,004 |
Who funds Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Seattle Symphony Orchestra
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Krishna Thiagarajan | President and Chief Executive Officer | $571,322 | 2022-08-31 |
| Cheronne Wong | Chief Financial Officer and Benaroya Hall Chief Operating Officer | $238,688 | 2023-07-06 |
| Christine Wood | Vice President of Marketing and Communications | $150,646 | 2022-08-31 |
| Maria Yang | Vice President Development | $240,660 | 2022-08-31 |
| Raff Wilson | Vice President Artistic Plannng | $161,191 | 2022-08-31 |
| ...and 15 more key personnel |
Financials for Seattle Symphony Orchestra
| Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $19,286,995 | $28,370,285 | -32% |
| Program services | $8,536,733 | $1,626,884 | 424.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $214,528 | $207,571 | 3.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $12,993 | $20,825 | -37.6% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-11,283 | $9,282 | -221.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-126,559 | $-75,138 | -68.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $32,708 | $3,327 | 883.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $9,034 | $13,540 | -33.3% |
| Total revenues | $27,955,149 | $30,176,576 | -7.4% |
Organizations like Seattle Symphony Orchestra
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $27,186,172 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $116,038,188 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $39,235,887 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,674,466 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $102,432,097 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $62,138,155 |
| Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | St Louis, MO | $74,555,125 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $26,911,826 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $10,053,155 |
| Indiana Symphony Society | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $22,639,847 |
Data update history
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 21906
- Seattle, WA 98111
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- King County, WA
- Website URL
- seattlesymphony.org/Â
- Phone
- (206) 215-4700
- Facebook page
- seattlesymphonyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @seattlesymphonyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-0667412
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1903
- 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
- Central organization
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