EIN 03-0222134

Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
174
State
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Vermont Symphony Orchestra exists for the purpose of fostering and encouraging the appreciation of music in all its various forms, with emphasis on orchestral, choral and chamber music.
Also known as...
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Association
Total revenues
$1,576,200
2023
Total expenses
$1,945,161
2023
Total assets
$6,001,219
2023
Num. employees
174
2023

Program areas at VSO

For fy23: 14 core performances statewide with full Orchestra including vso at the flynn/paramount (formerly "classical series"), summer festival tour, and holiday pops, to which we added seven chamber Orchestra performances (a night at the movies, farmers' night, and marble). The organization's music director for 20 years, jaime laredo, stepped down; in march 2023, andrew crust was appointed the new music director. Total audience = 14,246.
For fy23: 26 educational events took place statewide throughout the year, including a side-by-side concert with the Vermont youth Orchestra, a juicebox childrens' concert, musicians in schools performances, young composers workshop and concert, a violin masterclass and the masterclef composition competition. Total attendance = 2,233.
For fy23: 19 statewide small ensemble performances including montpelier pride, jukebox quartet, brass quintet & counterpoint, whispers of the past, pittsford village, dr. cornel west lecture, and de cormier memorial concerts. Total audience = 2,557.

Who funds Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vermont Arts CouncilGeneral Purpose$187,500
The Doolittle Family FoundationGeneral Operations$52,000
Vermont Community FoundationGeneral Purpose$40,803
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at VSO

NameTitleCompensation
Elise BrunelleExecutive Director$91,951
Patricia JancovaOrchestra Manager , Ensembles and Payroll
Randall SargentTreasurer$0
Betsy BloomerVice Chair$0
Robert KennyChair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for VSO

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$989,119
Program services$420,779
Investment income and dividends$76,754
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$82,281
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$22
Miscellaneous revenues$7,245
Total revenues$1,576,200

Form 990s for VSO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-01-16990View PDF
2022-052023-01-23990View PDF
2021-052022-04-03990View PDF
2020-052021-04-15990View PDF
2019-052020-09-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Winthrop H Smith JR Charitable Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $187,500 from Vermont Arts Council
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2 Church St
Burlington, VT 05401
Metro area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
County
Chittenden County, VT
Website URL
vso.org/ 
Phone
(802) 864-5741 ext. 10
Facebook page
VermontSymphony 
Twitter profile
@vt_symphony 
IRS details
EIN
03-0222134
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
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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