Program areas at DSO
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's mission statement is to inspire and change lives through musical excellence. It strives to be a key catalyst in making Dallas a world-class city and major cultural center with the DSO as a landmark. The DSO is ranked among the top American orchestras. The classical series, pops series and numerous events highlighting diversity in the city, along with youth concerts, number over 165 performances each year. As a community partner, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra sponsors the following programs: Community Connections (Free tickets distributed by social service agencies), Youth Strings (provides free instruments and music lessons to students), Young Musicians (provides free instruments and lessons for students at Dallas ISD sites across southern Dallas), Symphony Yes (provides musician ensembles to perform in area schools), DSO Kids (educational website for children and teachers), and MY DSO Concert (free concert for adults and children with autism and developmental disabilities). The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is a community of passionate music lovers making more music lovers.
Who funds Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at DSO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Michelle Miller Burns | Ross Perot President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2024-10-19 |
| Melissa Rutledge | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-10-19 |
| Debi Pena | Chief Administrative Officer | $142,033 | 2024-10-19 |
| Terry Loftis | Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer | $21,154 | 2024-10-19 |
| Katie Mcguinness | Wildenthal Families Chief Artistic Officer | $185,542 | 2024-10-19 |
| ...and 33 more key personnel |
Financials for DSO
| Revenues | FYE 05/2023 | FYE 05/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $21,018,615 | $30,134,274 | -30.3% |
| Program services | $11,142,712 | $8,410,127 | 32.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $211 | $208 | 1.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $661,800 | $679,168 | -2.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $1,048,108 | $1,377,445 | -23.9% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $101,573 | $60,764 | 67.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,873,803 | $10,210,039 | -13.1% |
| Total revenues | $42,846,822 | $50,872,025 | -15.8% |
Organizations like DSO
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Houston Symphony Society | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $33,373,525 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $18,464,144 |
| The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $92,959,770 |
| Indiana Symphony Society | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $23,085,928 |
| Colorado Symphony | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $19,425,797 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LAP) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $208,062,331 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Association | 501(c)(3) | Jacksonville, FL | $28,820,293 |
| The Louisville Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $14,770,476 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $39,235,887 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $93,229,092 |
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 23 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $11,595,386 from O'donnell Foundation May 20, 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
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2301 Flora St Suite 300
- Dallas, TX 75201
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- dallassymphony.org/Â
- Phone
- (214) 849-4376
- Facebook page
- DallasSymphonyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @dallassymphonyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-0705442
- Fiscal year end
- May
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1945
- 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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