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EIN 95-2040874

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
876
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
1928
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association performs classical music and provides educational musical opportunities, with the mission of changing lives through music. In terms of education outreach, they assist in developing future musicians and audiences, and the majority of expenses relating to education programs are included under concert expense. They also promote their many performances, receptions, and events through their box office.
Total revenues
$92,959,770
2023
Total expenses
$53,733,025
2023
Total assets
$259,140,120
2023
Num. employees
876
2023

Program areas at The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

Concert expenses: to provide educational and cultural enrichment to The San Diego area through live musical concerts.
Education outreach: administrative and planning activities in assisting in The development of future musicians and to build future audiences. The majority of expenses relating to education programs are included under concert expense above.
Promotion and box office: to promote The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association's many performances, receptions and events.

Who funds The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Community Foundation of San DiegoGeneral$44,087,789
San Diego Symphony FoundationTo Support the Operations and Activities of A Symphony Orchestra.$5,803,400
The San Diego FoundationGeneral Support$1,102,291
...and 29 more grants received totalling $52,111,202

Personnel at The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

NameTitleCompensation
Martha GilmerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$454,686
Maureen Campbell MelvilleChief Financial Officer$211,901
Katherine McDonaldChief of Staff$219,921
Craig HallVice President for Marketing and Communications$176,919
Sheri BroedlowVice President of Institutional Advancement$203,120
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$66,472,808
Program services$18,677,568
Investment income and dividends$53,451
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,135,776
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$452,236
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,167,931
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$92,959,770

Form 990s for The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-28990View PDF
2021-062022-07-19990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MA$93,229,092
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX$33,373,525
Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO)Dallas, TX$42,846,822
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LAP)Los Angeles, CA$208,062,331
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)Detroit, MI$39,235,887
Jacksonville Symphony AssociationJacksonville, FL$28,820,293
New York PhilharmonicNew York, NY$96,912,834
The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OH$76,819,625
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra SocietyCharlotte, NC$23,356,040
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO)Cincinnati, OH$51,084,528
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $44,000 from Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $44,087,789 from Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1245 Seventh Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
sandiegosymphony.org/ 
Phone
(619) 235-0800
IRS details
EIN
95-2040874
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1928
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
004871
FTB Entity ID
0128238
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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