Columbus Philharmonic Guild Inc is located in Columbus, GA. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Columbus Philharmonic Guild Inc employed 130 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Philharmonic Guild 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 06/2023, Columbus Philharmonic Guild Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $766.4k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CSO) PRODUCES A VARIETY OF CONCERTS EACH YEAR, INCLUDING CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS, CONTEMPORARY POP FAVORITES, CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SELECTIONS, AND A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH CONCERTS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, THE CSO REACHES OUT TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
GENERAL SUPPORT FUND - TO PROVIDE CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Huffman Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $49,417 | 
| Kern Wadkins Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $5,304 | 
| Dr Bonnie Ellis President | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Rick Hojan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Steve Sawyer Asst. Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Courtney Bottoms Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $152,237 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $90,000 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $705,415 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $947,652 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $92,411 | 
| Investment income | $49,360 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,932 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,071,491 | 
| 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. | $53,062 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,612 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $406,603 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $110,923 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,977 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $29,847 | 
| Office expenses | $6,393 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $433 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,764 | 
| Insurance | $11,566 | 
| All other expenses | $4,523 | 
| Total functional expenses | $766,446 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $388,573 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,100 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,400 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,923 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,157,451 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $507,484 | 
| Total assets | $4,134,931 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,348 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $37,600 | 
| 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 | $9,507 | 
| Total liabilities | $49,455 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $420,541 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,664,935 | 
| 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 | $4,134,931 |