EIN 59-1350404

Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
139
State
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
We aspire to be the premier music organization serving our communities by providing quality, professional performances and educational opportunities.
Also known as...
Association Inc
Total revenues
$1,849,006
2023
Total expenses
$1,860,873
2023
Total assets
$3,201,049
2023
Num. employees
139
2023

Program areas at Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

The mission of the Southwest Florida Symphony is to present outstanding music for the entertainment, enrichment and education of the broadest possible public. We accomplish this mission by providing the highest caliber of professional symphonic performances, made accessible to the entire community and beyond. The Symphony employs an internationally acclaimed music director/conductor, 70 world-class musicians and brings exemplary guest artists to lee county, Florida. A professional Symphony Orchestra is the cornerstone of arts and culture in any community. Through its ever-expanding footprint and rich history in Southwest Florida, the Southwest Florida Symphony significantly enhances the quality of the community. The Southwest Florida Symphony also provides educational opportunities for children of all ages, up to and including college students and adults, through its broad educational programs. Majors for minors is a program that marries donor engagement with "reverse field trips," bringing professional orchestral ensembles to elementary schools throughout lee county, Florida. This program is primarily funded through individual donors who are invited to attend these schools in order to see their investment in the Symphony work. In addition to establishing and deepening those relationships, majors and minors fills the arts education void left by reduced or eliminated governmental funding for those programs and enhances standard curriculum.the Symphony's youth Orchestra programs provide public performance opportunities, team building skills and instrumental instruction delivered by the Orchestra's professional musicians to 100 students ranging from 6th to 12th grade each school year. Other lifelong learning opportunities include the Symphony's annual young people's concert, which is a field trip that brings lee county 5th graders to barbara b. mann performing arts hall each spring for a full symphonic performance experience. Other education initiatives include conductor and guest artist led pre-concert lectures, free tickets for disadvantaged community members, $5 student rush tickets, the discovery club program, which provides member students and two guests with $5 concert tickets and master classes offered by visiting guest artists at local high schools, colleges and universities.the Symphony brings performances, eduction and outreach initiatives to every corner of lee county, Florida, within its power to ensure that professional symphonic music is available to everyone who desires access, regardless of ability to pay admission or travel to performances, bringing the history of music to life for everyone within its reach.

Grants made by Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment FoundationFund Endowment With Legacy Gifts Received From Donors$325,000

Who funds Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment FoundationAnnual Draw / Awards$398,000
Collaboratory / Southwest Florida Community Foundation IncGeneral Operating Support Specific Program$8,938
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$7,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

NameTitleCompensation
Amy GinsburgExecutive Director$80,299
Nora Lastre BroughtonChief Operating Officer
Keenan RileyMarketing and Creative Director
Radu PaponiuMaestro | Music Director
Katherine BaloffOrchestra Personnel Manager
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,414,964
Program services$417,302
Investment income and dividends$196
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$16,544
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,849,006

Form 990s for Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-10-16990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-08-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $398,000 from Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment Foundation
February 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 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
7500 College Pkwy Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Metro area
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
County
Lee County, FL
Website URL
swflso.org/ 
Phone
(239) 418-0996
Facebook page
southwestfloridasymphony 
Twitter profile
@swflsymphony 
IRS details
EIN
59-1350404
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
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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