Program areas at NJSO
The New Jersey Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in the state and is dedicated to providing world-class orchestral performances throughout New Jersey, and now also well beyond its borders, through an exciting and expanding catalog of digital and multimedia content. The Symphony is deeply connected to its surrounding communities through numerous and diverse educational and community engagement activities. These activities span nearly all counties of New Jersey. In a typical season, the Symphony engages more than 150,000 people in person, including 40,000 children, and in addition the Symphony has made over 11 million online impressions in the past year alone, greatly expanding our reach.
Who funds New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at NJSO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Gabriel van Aalst | President and Chief Executive Officer | $348,813 | 2023-01-23 |
| James C Houghton | Chief Financial Officer | $147,381 | 2023-04-03 |
| Philip Leininger | Chief of Staff and Board Liaison | | 2023-01-23 |
| Kristin Orlando | Vice President of Operations | $97,223 | 2023-01-23 |
| Geoff Anderson | Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs | | 2023-01-23 |
| ...and 34 more key personnel |
Financials for NJSO
| Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $10,379,645 | $13,015,128 | -20.2% |
| Program services | $2,324,829 | $204,190 | 1038.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $47,127 | $34,742 | 35.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $163,339 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $2,936 | $-46,984 | 106.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $-7,324 | $14,367 | -151% |
| Total revenues | $12,910,552 | $13,221,443 | -2.4% |
Organizations like NJSO
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Indiana Symphony Society | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $22,639,847 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,674,466 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $27,186,172 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $13,124,134 |
| The Nashville Symphony | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $29,930,263 |
| The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $4,418,125 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Albany, NY | $4,231,453 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $6,501,284 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $62,138,155 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $6,048,151 |
Data update history
July 10, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 60 Park Pl
- Newark, NJ 07102
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Essex County, NJ
- Website URL
- njsymphony.org/Â
- Phone
- (973) 624-3713
- Facebook page
- njsymphonyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @njsymphonyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 22-1559422
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1929
- 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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