Delaware Symphony Association is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1948. 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 06/2023, Delaware Symphony Association employed 216 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Symphony 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, Delaware Symphony Association generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DELAWARE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH INSPIRING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLASSICS SERIES CONCERTS
THIS INCLUDES ANYTHING PROGRAM RELATED, BUT NOT SPECIFIC TO CLASSICS, CHAMBER OR EDUCATION. FOR THIS SEASON, MOST PERTAINS TO A CONCERT HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND OPERA DELAWARE. THERE WERE ALSO A HANDFUL OF OUTREACH EVENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDING MEMORIAL SERVICES, NEMOURS ESTATE SPECIAL EVENTS, AUDITIONS, AND DELAWARE SYMPHONY EVENTS.
CHAMBER SERIES CONCERTS
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| David Fleming President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Charles W Babcock Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Frank Clowes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Patricia Zaharko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Debbie W Green Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| James M Ellison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $290,379 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,276,654 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,567,033 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $281,821 | 
| Investment income | $26,375 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,006 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,379 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,859,645 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $276,287 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,172 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $920,856 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,448 | 
| Other employee benefits | $54,454 | 
| Payroll taxes | $82,476 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,900 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $3,400 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $77,640 | 
| Office expenses | $29,916 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $1,627 | 
| Occupancy | $112,537 | 
| Travel | $9,058 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,770 | 
| Insurance | $28,877 | 
| All other expenses | $50,320 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,889,204 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,874 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $492,116 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $335,340 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $976 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,550 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $155,682 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,059,016 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $43,378 | 
| Total assets | $2,175,932 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,176 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $32,535 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $43,378 | 
| Total liabilities | $106,089 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,219,764 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $850,079 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,175,932 |