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EIN 16-0755739

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
460
City
Buffalo
State
New York
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. provides a resident, professional, major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence and integrity to enrich the quality of life in Western New York.
Also known as...
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society
Total revenues
$13,950,774
2023
Total expenses
$14,536,521
2023
Total assets
$12,777,211
2023
Num. employees
460
2023

Program areas at BPO

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo, new york area including artistic education programs for area youth.

Who funds Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra FoundationRequired Annual Distribution of Fund Income To Supported Organization.$1,630,691
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Charitable Support. Any Restrictions Have Been Communicated To the Grantee.$897,431
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationOperating Support of Symphony Orchestra$610,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $3,907,025

Personnel at BPO

NameTitleCompensation
Mike CassidyChief Engineer
Kevin JamesVice President , Finance and Administration$119,697
Travis EstesVice President , Marketing and Communications
Jennifer BarbeeAssociate Executive Director and Vice President , Development$157,494
Robin ParkinsonVice President , Education and Community Engagement
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for BPO

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,704,198
Program services$4,465,215
Investment income and dividends$208,735
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$572,626
Total revenues$13,950,774

Form 990s for BPO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-02990View PDF
2022-082023-07-12990View PDF
2021-082022-07-07990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
2019-082020-08-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $897,431 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $69,160 from Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
786 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
bpo.org/ 
Phone
(716) 885-0331
Facebook page
BuffaloPhilharmonicOrchestra 
Twitter profile
@bporchestra 
IRS details
EIN
16-0755739
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
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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