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EIN 23-7439184

Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
200
City
Fayetteville
State
Arkansas
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA is a symphony orchestra in Fayetteville, AR whose mission is: Sona brings great music to life in northwest Arkansas.
Also known as...
Symphony Orchestra of Northwest Arkansas; Sona Symphony Orchestra of Nor
Total revenues
$1,422,474
2023
Total expenses
$1,461,358
2023
Total assets
$2,048,818
2023
Num. employees
200
2023

Program areas at Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

Sona brings great music to life in northwest Arkansas. Sona will be recognized as a trailblazing orchestra as it: expands the possibilities of what an orchestra can be; changes lives by increasing interest and equity in the arts through outreach, education, collaboration and performance; creatively honors the past, present and future of our artform, fostering the highest levels of artistic expression.

Who funds Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wal-Mart FoundationNorthwest Arkansas$100,000
Becky and Bob Alexander Charitable FoundationTo Assist With Ongoing Operations of the Charity.$82,500
Bozie FoundationTo Assist With Ongoing Operations of the Charity.$30,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

NameTitleCompensation
Ben HarrisExecutive Director
Natalie FernandezEducation Director and Personnel Manager
Paul HaasMusic Director$108,324
Terry HicksSona Singers Director
Ben GlodowskiOperations and Production Manager
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,043,791
Program services$349,782
Investment income and dividends$23,046
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$5,855
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,422,474

Form 990s for Symphony of NWA SONA Symphony of NWA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-21990View PDF
2022-062023-02-02990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-11-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,800 from Baum Charitable Foundation Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $230,000 from Walton Family Foundation
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1243
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Metro area
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
County
Washington County, AR
Website URL
sonamusic.org/ 
Phone
(479) 521-4166
IRS details
EIN
23-7439184
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
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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