Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc

Organization Overview

Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc employed 229 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2020, Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc generated $7.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 08/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

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THE CSO PRESENTED TWO INDOOR CONCERT SERIES IN THE 20-21 SEASON. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONCERTS WAS REDUCED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. A MASTERWORKS SERIES OF 10 CONCERT EVENTS WAS HELD AT THE OHIO THEATRE. A POPS SERIES OF 4 CONCERT EVENTS, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY POPS, WAS ALSO HELD AT THE OHIO THEATRE. TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS WAS OVER 4,570 PATRONS.


THE CSO HOSTED THE ANNUAL PICNIC WITH THE POPS AND POPCORN POPS SUMMER CONCERT EVENTS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021. THESE EVENTS BROUGHT JUST OVER 18,180 PATRONS TO THE DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS COMMONS. THIS YEAR'S SEASON INCLUDED THE MUSIC OF QUEEN AND ELTON JOHN ALONG WITH CONCERTS FROM ENVOGUE, TITO PUENTE AND MICHAEL BOLTON. THE SEASON ALSO INCLUDED THE EVER POPULAR PATRIOTIC POPS AND THE OSU MARCHING BAND. THE CSO PROVIDED A SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC SERIES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY 990 PATRONS.


THE CSO'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN OUTREACH AND DIVERSITY EFFORTS. THE PROGRAMS STRIVE TO MAKE MUSIC RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, BRINGING MUSIC TO LIFE BY ENCOURAGING INTERACTION WITH MUSIC FAR BEYOND MERE APPRECIATION. EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE COLUMBUS ALL CITY ORCHESTRA, CSO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS, MASTER CLASSES, AND THE YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION. OTHER EDUCATION AND FAMILY-ORIENTED SHOWS INCLUDE THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS, YOUNG MUSICIAN'S SHOWCASE, AND THE FAMILY SERIES CONCERTS FOR KIDS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENRICHED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 55,589 IN THE 20-21 SEASON.


AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT SERIES (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ETC.) SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONTRACTED MUSICIAN PERFORMANCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Morrison Jr
Vice Chair
$0
Stephen Markovich
Vice Chair
$0
Lisa Barton
Chair
$0
Amy Shore
Secretary
$0
Alan Litzelfelner
Treasurer
$0
Denise Rehg
Executive Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Columbus Association For The Performing
Management Fees
$208,580
Rossen Milanov
Music Director
$240,720
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,596,493
Investment income $19,025
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$854
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$47,172
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$5,419
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,378,126

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc has recieved totaling $3,368,906.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS AND HUMANITIES

$2,454,132
Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROMOTE ART AND CULTURE IN COLUMBUS

$440,724
George Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$281,200
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Venice, FL

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$32,500
L Brands Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS AND HUMANITIES

$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$16,750
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$17,840,990
Earnings$3,410,894
Net Contributions$420,427
Other Expense$552,396
Ending Balance$21,119,915

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