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EIN 01-0024645

Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Bangor
State
Maine
Year formed
1896
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest continuously operating orchestras in the U.S.
Total revenues
$866,598
2023
Total expenses
$1,004,403
2023
Total assets
$3,546,551
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at BSO

Concerts - the bso produces live classical music performances for over 10,000 attendees from throughout central Maine. The bso produces multiple classical music concerts, a pops concert, educational concerts for young people.
Education - through the Bangor Symphony youth orchestras and various outreach programs. The bso provides accessible educational opportunities to youth in the region.

Who funds Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Mimi FoundationGeneral Operating Support$287,500
Stephen and Tabitha King FoundationTo Help Activities of Var Public Char Inst Which Are Exempt Under 501 (C)(3)$50,000
Maine Community FoundationSymphony Orchestras$21,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at BSO

NameTitleCompensation
Renia ShterenbergExecutive Director
Sarah McCarthyDirector of Development$0
Lucas RichmanMusic Director and Conductor
Scott BurdittPersonnel Manager
Natalie LisnetDigital Production Manager
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for BSO

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$432,835
Program services$376,013
Investment income and dividends$49,532
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-48,380
Net income from fundraising events$56,598
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$866,598

Form 990s for BSO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062020-09-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Libra Foundation
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $287,500 from The Mimi Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1441
Bangor, ME 04402
Metro area
Bangor, ME
County
Penobscot County, ME
Website URL
bangorsymphony.org/ 
Phone
(207) 942-5555
Facebook page
BangorSymphony 
IRS details
EIN
01-0024645
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1896
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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