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EIN 54-6019736

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra (RSO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
157
City
Roanoke
State
Virginia
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1953, is the largest orchestra in Virginia west of Richmond, and the oldest continuously operating professional symphony in the state.
Total revenues
$1,475,360
2024
Total expenses
$1,633,768
2024
Total assets
$2,076,497
2024
Num. employees
157
2024

Program areas at RSO

Providing various concerts and symphonic music to the citizens of the Roanoke valley and surrounding areas
Offering support and encouragement to area youth in their music studies through education and youth Symphony programs

Who funds Roanoke Symphony Orchestra (RSO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Carilion Medical CenterProgram Support$21,000
Community Foundation Serving Western VirginiaFor General Purposes$12,890
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$6,500
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at RSO

NameTitleCompensation
David CraneExecutive Director$137,534
Sarah HalsteadDirector of Operations
Brian PendletonFinance Director
C.W. MarkhamDirector of Development
David Stewart WileyMusic Director and Conductor$136,561
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for RSO

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$759,099
Program services$675,084
Investment income and dividends$26,199
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,164
Net income from fundraising events$814
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,475,360

Form 990s for RSO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-12-16990View PDF
2023-062024-02-16990View PDF
2022-062023-02-02990View PDF
2021-062021-12-07990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $21,000 from Carilion Medical Center
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,890 from Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 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 fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1125 1st St SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
County
Roanoke city, VA
Website URL
rso.com/ 
Phone
(540) 343-9127
Facebook page
RoanokeSymphony 
Twitter profile
@roanokesymphony 
IRS details
EIN
54-6019736
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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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