Pasadena Symphony Association
- Assets
- $11.6m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $7.6m
- Employees
- 244
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 12/1955
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 95-6002375
Organization Overview
Pasadena Symphony Association is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1955. 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 09/2021, Pasadena Symphony Association employed 244 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pasadena 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 09/2021, Pasadena Symphony Association generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PASADENA SYMPHONY - FOR OVER 93 YEARS THE PASADENA SYMPHONY HAS BEEN THE PREEMINENT VOICE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND THE GREATER PASADENA AREA. THROUGH ITS TWELVE CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES AT AMBASSADOR AUDITORIUM, ITS MUSIC UNDER THE STARS FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT EVENT ON THE STEPS OF CITY HALL, AND ITS MORE RECENT RANDOM ACTS OF MUSIC EVENTS HELD ACROSS THE VALLEY, THE PASADENA SYMPHONY PRESENTS EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDES ACCESS FOR EVERYONE. MATINEE PERFORMANCES SERVE MORE FAMILIES AND SENIORS. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS DELIGHTS YOUNG AND OLD WITH WORLD-CLASS MUSIC FOR FREE. RANDOM ACTS OF MUSIC PRESENT FREE PERFORMANCES IN UNLIKELY SETTING SUCH AS BANKS, LIBRARIES, AND SHOPPING CENTERS.
PASADENA POPS - IN THE LUSH OUTDOOR SETTING OF THE LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM, THE POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FIVE SUMMER CONCERTS LED BY MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING, TWO-TIME EMMY AND FIVE-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-NOMINATED CONDUCTOR MICHAEL FEINSTEIN.
PASADENA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (PYSO) HAS CONTINUALLY OFFERED ROBUST MUSICAL TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FOR MORE THAN 43 YEARS. PYSO FOSTERS DEDICATION, EXCELLENCE, FELLOWSHIP, AND PASSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE WHO ARE NOT ONLY OUTSTANDING YOUNG MUSICIANS, BUT OUTSTANDING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS. 600 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PYSO FROM MORE THAN 80 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. PYSO IS COMPRISED OF 5 CHALLENGING AND RIGOROUS ENSEMBLES THAT SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-12.
PASADENA SYMPHONY - FOR OVER 93 YEARS THE PASADENA SYMPHONY HAS BEEN THE PREEMINENT VOICE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND THE GREATER PASADENA AREA. THROUGH ITS TWELVE CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES AT AMBASSADOR AUDITORIUM, ITS MUSIC UNDER THE STARS FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT EVENT ON THE STEPS OF CITY HALL, AND ITS MORE RECENT RANDOM ACTS OF MUSIC EVENTS HELD ACROSS THE VALLEY, THE PASADENA SYMPHONY PRESENTS EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDES ACCESS FOR EVERYONE. MATINEE PERFORMANCES SERVE MORE FAMILIES AND SENIORS. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS DELIGHTS YOUNG AND OLD WITH WORLD-CLASS MUSIC FOR FREE. RANDOM ACTS OF MUSIC PRESENT FREE PERFORMANCES IN UNLIKELY SETTING SUCH AS BANKS, LIBRARIES, AND SHOPPING CENTERS.
PASADENA POPS - IN THE LUSH OUTDOOR SETTING OF THE LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM, THE POPS ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FIVE SUMMER CONCERTS LED BY MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING, TWO-TIME EMMY AND FIVE-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-NOMINATED CONDUCTOR MICHAEL FEINSTEIN.
PASADENA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (PYSO) HAS CONTINUALLY OFFERED ROBUST MUSICAL TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. PYSO FOSTERS DEDICATION, EXCELLENCE, FELLOWSHIP, AND PASSION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE WHO ARE NOT ONLY OUTSTANDING YOUNG MUSICIANS, BUT OUTSTANDING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS. 300 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PYSO FROM MORE THAN 40 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. PYSO IS COMPRISED OF 5 CHALLENGING AND RIGOROUS ENSEMBLES THAT SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lora Unger CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $185,000 |
Priscilla Mcclure Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Michero Vice President Finance | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carl Cooper Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Steinwedell Vice President Development | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Diane C Rankin VP Personnel | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $169,675 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,248,944 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,418,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,533,831 |
| Investment income | $155,062 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $239,118 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $246,201 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,563,647 |
| 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. | $185,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $992,806 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $148,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,725 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,033 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $202,336 |
| Office expenses | $182,256 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,090 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $76,919 |
| Insurance | $21,852 |
| All other expenses | $220,312 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,865,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,248,157 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $323,157 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,908 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $389,326 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,562,657 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,596,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,125 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,333,238 |
| 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 | $721,077 |
| Total liabilities | $2,431,440 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,070,327 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,094,438 |
| 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 | $11,596,205 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pasadena Symphony Association has recieved totaling $4,180.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wolfe Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: DONATION SO ASSOCIATION MAY CONTINUE TO BE A SOURCE OF CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY. | $4,180 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,957,429 |
| Earnings | $1,004,039 |
| Admin Expense | $53,954 |
| Net Contributions | $408,137 |
| Other Expense | $221,213 |
| Ending Balance | $6,094,438 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA | $168,111,113 | $56,683,795 |
Oregon Symphony Association Portland, OR | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 |
Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | $52,133,763 | $17,603,170 |
San Diego Symphony Foundation San Diego, CA | $121,018,561 | $925,945 |
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale San Francisco, CA | $8,005,058 | $4,824,687 |
Santa Rosa Symphony Association Santa Rosa, CA | $23,001,628 | $6,302,463 |
Tucson Symphony Society Tucson, AZ | $15,428,177 | $6,501,284 |
Phoenix Symphony Association Phoenix, AZ | $1,368,252 | $4,890,998 |
Pasadena Symphony Association Pasadena, CA | $11,596,205 | $5,563,647 |
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association Santa Barbara, CA | $1,028,763 | $2,763,199 |
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,194,806 | $3,490,076 |
Eugene Symphony Association Inc Eugene, OR | $630,258 | $3,023,786 |