EIN 16-0755739

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
460
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. provides a resident, professional, major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence and integrity to enrich the quality of life in Western New York.
Also known as...
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society
Total revenues
$13,950,774
2023
Total expenses
$14,536,521
2023
Total assets
$12,777,211
2023
Num. employees
460
2023

Program areas at BPO

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo, new york area including artistic education programs for area youth.

Who funds Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra FoundationRequired Annual Distribution of Fund Income To Supported Organization.$1,630,691
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Unrestricted Use; Annual Support; Bpo Music for Youth Education Hub; Education Dept Use; Magic Flute With Hillman Opera; General Expenses; Operational Support; Towards Outreach Programs for Children, Adults, and Seniors; Maintenance Support of Orchestra; in Memory of$981,559
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationOperating Support of Symphony Orchestra$610,000
...and 45 more grants received totalling $3,856,738

Personnel at BPO

NameTitleCompensation
Mike CassidyChief Engineer
Kevin JamesVice President , Finance and Administration$119,697
Travis EstesVice President , Marketing and Communications
Jennifer BarbeeAssociate Executive Director and Vice President , Development$157,494
Robin ParkinsonVice President , Education and Community Engagement
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for BPO

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,704,198
Program services$4,465,215
Investment income and dividends$208,735
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$572,626
Total revenues$13,950,774

Form 990s for BPO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-02990View PDF
2022-082023-07-12990View PDF
2021-082022-07-07990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
2019-082020-08-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $1,630,691 from Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Roy and Ruth Seibel Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
786 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
bpo.org/ 
Phone
(716) 885-0331
Facebook page
BuffaloPhilharmonicOrchestra 
Twitter profile
@bporchestra 
IRS details
EIN
16-0755739
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
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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