Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association

Organization Overview

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association 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 06/2023, Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association generated $289.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR THE MUSICAL TALENTS OF PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN THE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REGULAR CONCERTS: THE EVANSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS FOUR SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS A YEAR. ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS WHO ARE MEMBERS ALL DONATE THEIR TIME. OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR IS A PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR, AND OUR CONCERTMASTER IS A PROFESSIONAL VIOLINIST. SOLOISTS INCLUDE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS. TICKET PRICES ARE KEPT LOW TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE ADMITTED FREE. THE ORCHESTRA GIVES FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURES IN EVANSTON ON THE FRIDAY PRECEDING EACH CONCERT, AND PROVIDES APPROPRIATE PROGRAM BOOKLETS TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN ("KIDNOTES") AT ALL CONCERTS.


OUTREACH FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: THE EVANSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRINGS A SERIES OF MUSIC EDUCATION CLASSES WHICH ARE FREE TO UNDERSERVED AND LOW INCOME PRE-SCHOOLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE HEAD START AND PRE-K PROGRAMS IN EVANSTON. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CLASSES FOR EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN AND A FREE YOUNG PERSONS' CONCERT WHICH ALLOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICIANS TO PLAY SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH THE ESO.


HOLIDAY CONCERT: THE EVANSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS ONE HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. THIS SEASONAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A POPULAR TRADITION IN THE AREA AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A WAY FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS. THE ESO PARTNERS WITH OTHER RECOGNIZED DIVERSE MUSIC AND DANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE A CONCERT EVENT WHICH IS ALSO THE LARGEST INDOOR PERFORMANCE EVENT IN THE CHICAGO NORTH SHORE AREA.


SUMMER CONCERT: THE EVANSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PEFORMS ONE SUMMER CONCERT, WHICH WAS IN AUGUST 2022. THE CONCERT IS FREE TO ATTEND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Suzanne W Nelson
President
$0
Margaret Gergen
Immediate Past President
$0
Penelope Sachs
1st Vice President
$0
Sarah Flax
2nd Vice President
$0
Susan G Patino
Vice President
$0
Andrea Musolf
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $19,150
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$137,879
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$157,029
Total Program Service Revenue$79,832
Investment income $404
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $289,185

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