Program areas at RSO
Orchestra performances:the Reading Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest, continuously operating orchestras in the united states. The Orchestra has evolved from an organization whose mission was limited to performing classical music for people in the Reading area, to one that has become fully integrated into the fabric of the community. See continuation on schedule o.each season there are non-subscription concerts, including a new years eve and pops concert, a free concert for the greater berks county area, and a 4th of july concert. Approximately 20,000 people from all walks of life attended performances by the Orchestra during the year.
Orchestra education:orchestra education extends to school-day concerts for thousands of local students. See continuation on schedule o.the Reading Symphony's Orchestra zone program is also seeking to improve the success of the music program in the Reading school district by helping them to retain instrumental students as they leave 5th grade and progress on through high school. The aim is to give these students the advantages of year-round private music lessons, thus affording the ability to excel not only in their music studies, but also academic performance across the board, not to mention fostering self-esteem and achievement. The Reading Symphony youth orchestras conducted an education program with the wilson school district & Reading school district for third & fourth grade students in the current year. There were 3 performances for approximately 1000 students each
Who funds Reading Symphony Orchestra Association (RSO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at RSO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David Whitehill | Executive Director | | 2024-10-01 |
| Nicole Biesecker | Director of Marketing and Communications | | 2022-08-21 |
| Andrew Constantine | Music Director | $104,143 | 2024-10-01 |
| Christopher Cinquini | Youth Orchestra Conductor | | 2024-10-01 |
| Dan Brye | Personnel Manager and Librarian | | 2024-10-01 |
| ...and 19 more key personnel |
Financials for RSO
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $851,436 | $1,465,528 | -41.9% |
| Program services | $343,344 | $370,204 | -7.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $19,468 | $18,429 | 5.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $33,621 | $35,121 | -4.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-34 | $-80,261 | 100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,247,835 | $1,809,021 | -31% |
Organizations like RSO
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association | 501(c)(3) | Fort Myers, FL | $1,849,006 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $5,609,386 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Albany, NY | $2,511,464 |
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $1,894,395 |
| Montgomery Symphony Association (MSO ) | 501(c)(3) | Montgomery, AL | $753,626 |
| Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral Corporation (EPO) | 501(c)(3) | Evansville, IN | $2,742,397 |
| Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale | 501(c)(3) | Kalispell, MT | $1,078,047 |
| Wheeling Symphony Society | 501(c)(3) | Wheeling, WV | $1,599,829 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $4,513,074 |
| South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) | 501(c)(3) | Sioux Falls, SD | $4,034,440 |
Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 100 N 5th St
- Reading, PA 19601
- Metro area
- Reading, PA
- County
- Berks County, PA
- Website URL
- readingsymphony.org/board-of-directors/Â
- Phone
- (610) 373-7557
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-1741046
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1912
- 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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