EIN 71-6059542

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society (ASO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
166
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra offers music education for all ages with "American Airlines Concert Conversations" for adults, "ALLTEL Crayon Concerts" for families, and the ASYO Youth Orchestras and ASO Arts Partners.
Total revenues
$7,655,547
2023
Total expenses
$3,791,845
2023
Total assets
$22,567,446
2023
Num. employees
166
2023

Program areas at ASO

Concerts, performances, and activities held to increase orchestral music appreciationand influence, broaden the base of public awareness of orchestral music, and toenhance cultural awareness and potential within the state of Arkansas.
Outreach programs to community to increase appreciation of orchestral music.
Education programs presented to influence orchestral music appreciation by community.

Who funds Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society (ASO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Windgate Charitable FoundationArt & Culture$500,000
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra FoundationProgram Service Support.$393,189
CDCM FoundationTo Further the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization.$100,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at ASO

NameTitleCompensation
Christina LittlejohnChief Executive Officer$119,737
David RenfroChief Revenue Officer
Jennifer EllisFinance Director
Brandon DorrisDirector of Marketing
Ken'Terra WilliamsDirector of Special Events and Stewardship
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for ASO

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,334,194
Program services$1,314,405
Investment income and dividends$6,948
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,655,547

Form 990s for ASO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-22990View PDF
2022-062023-05-02990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-09-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $31,252 from Arkansas Community Foundation
November 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $393,189 from Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2417 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
County
Pulaski County, AR
Website URL
arkansassymphony.org/ 
Phone
(501) 666-1761
Facebook page
arkansassymphony 
Twitter profile
@arsymphony 
IRS details
EIN
71-6059542
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Central organization
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