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EIN 06-0637319

Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
277
City
Hartford
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1934
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is the second largest orchestra in New England and is widely recognized as one of America’s leading regional orchestras.
Total revenues
$4,513,074
2023
Total expenses
$5,195,454
2023
Total assets
$12,026,485
2023
Num. employees
277
2023

Program areas at HSO

Provided over 50 concerts and over 75 educational and outreach programs, reaching an audience of 80,000 people.

Who funds Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)Arts and Culture$229,166
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$158,409
Connecticut HumanitiesCT Cultural Fund Ope$114,900
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,089,099

Personnel at HSO

NameTitleCompensation
Stephen H CollinsPresident and Chief Executive Officer$143,738
Ruth SovronskyDirector of Development
Carolyn KuanMusic Director$192,215
Jennifer PhippsLearning and Social Impact Team
Ashley FediganManager, Marketing and Public Relations
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for HSO

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,150,735
Program services$1,510,500
Investment income and dividends$257,209
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-405,370
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,513,074

Form 990s for HSO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-07-11990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2021-082022-07-12990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Acorn Alcinda Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Hartford Hospital
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Elizabeth M Landon and Harriette M Landon
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
166 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Capitol Planning Region, CT
Website URL
hartfordsymphony.org/ 
Phone
(860) 246-8742
Facebook page
HartfordSymphony 
Twitter profile
@hsotweets 
IRS details
EIN
06-0637319
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1934
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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