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EIN 62-6015885

Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
189
City
Memphis
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
Description
Memphis Symphony Orchestra's mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse community through exceptional music and dynamic programs and its vision to transform our community through the power of music.
Total revenues
$5,679,056
2024
Total expenses
$4,552,708
2024
Total assets
$8,971,312
2024
Num. employees
189
2024

Program areas at MSO

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra strives to enrich the lives of our diverse community through exceptional music and dynamic programs. More than 400 musicians, staff and volunteers make up the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Symphony chorus and Memphis Symphony league, operating educational programs, organizing community engagement events and performing concerts

Who funds Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Plough FoundationProgram Support$200,000
ARTSmemphisOperating Support$62,000
JR Hyde Iii Family FoundationCircle of Friends Membership Renewal/support for the Endowment Fund$51,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at MSO

NameTitleCompensation
Peter AbellPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Leslie BouldinChief Financial Officer
Brandon KnisleyVice President of Patron Engagement
Scott RobersonTechnical Director and Stage Manager
Lindsey StanfillDevelopment Director
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for MSO

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,475,588
Program services$1,100,159
Investment income and dividends$49,016
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$54,293
Total revenues$5,679,056

Form 990s for MSO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-12-06990View PDF
2023-062024-01-15990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062022-02-23990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 24, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $51,000 from JR Hyde Iii Family Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Korones Family Foundation
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
610 Goodman St
Memphis, TN 38111
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
memphissymphony.org/ 
Phone
(901) 537-2525
Facebook page
memphissymphony 
Twitter profile
@memphissymphony 
IRS details
EIN
62-6015885
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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
Independent
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