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EIN 54-6024033

Richmond Symphony

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
388
City
Richmond
State
Virginia
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
Founded in 1957, the Richmond Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia. The organization includes an orchestra of more than 70 professional musicians, the 150-voice Richmond Symphony Chorus and more than 260 students in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra programs. Each season, more than 200,000 members of the community enjoy concerts, radio broadcasts, and educational outreach programs. The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Total revenues
$7,522,950
2023
Total expenses
$8,412,922
2023
Total assets
$1,442,529
2023
Num. employees
388
2023

Program areas at Richmond Symphony

Each season, The Richmond Symphony reaches 250,000 virginians across The commonwealth through concerts, educational programs, touring, broadcasts and live streams. Its roster includes an internationally respected music director and guest artists as well as locally prominent musicians. The Richmond Symphony is dedicated to excellence in presenting all types of orchestral repertoire, performing a wide variety of music in various venues from concert halls to intimate coffee shops. The Richmond Symphony school of music incorporates online and in-person learning opportunities for individuals of school age through adult.

Who funds Richmond Symphony

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Endeavour Legacy FoundationCharitable Support$1,000,000
The Community FoundationCommunity Vibrancy$333,336
The Pauley Family FoundationFor the Sponsorship of A Gladys Knight Program With the Richmond Symphony$200,000
...and 42 more grants received totalling $2,076,680

Personnel at Richmond Symphony

NameTitleCompensation
Lacey HuszczaPresident and Chief Executive Officer$172,347
Eboni BoadiChief Development Officer
Christopher AndersonVice President of Marketing and Sales
Chia-Hsuan LinPrincipal Guest Conductor
Gail HenshawDirector of Finance and Administration
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Richmond Symphony

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,941,141
Program services$2,504,259
Investment income and dividends$0
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$77,249
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$301
Total revenues$7,522,950

Form 990s for Richmond Symphony

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-16990View PDF
2022-062023-01-26990View PDF
2021-062022-02-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Cabell Foundation
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Endeavour Legacy Foundation
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
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 fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
612 E Grace St 401
Richmond, VA 23219
Metro area
Richmond, VA
County
Richmond city, VA
Website URL
richmondsymphony.com/ 
Phone
(804) 788-1212
Facebook page
RichmondSymphony 
Twitter profile
@rvasymphony 
IRS details
EIN
54-6024033
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
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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