EIN 43-0666769

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
372
Year formed
1893
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra enriches lives through the power of music, providing orchestra concerts, community programs, and educational resources for the St. Louis community and beyond. Marie-Helene Bernard runs the organization located in St. Louis, MO.
Total revenues
$74,555,125
2022
Total expenses
$31,405,124
2022
Total assets
$118,688,808
2022
Num. employees
372
2022

Program areas at Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

See schedule o.music programs: the st. Louis Symphony Orchestra (slso) is celebrated as a leading american Orchestra, known for its warm and engaging sound, prolific and acclaimed recording history, national and international touring activities, and distinctive commitment to educational and community outreach efforts. The slso reaches close to 200,000 people each year through live concerts, community events, and education programs, plus 430,000 through public media partnerships and millions more online. The slso musical family also includes two resident choruses: the st. Louis Symphony chorus performs choral-orchestral music and the st. Louis Symphony in unison chorus focuses on music of african american and african traditions. Composers of today and tomorrow are a valued part of the slso's artistic mission, with the Orchestra introducing dozens of new works into the repertoire through commissions and co-commissions. The slso is committed to its hometown, performing dozens of concerts throughout the st. Louis region each season and forming meaningful partnerships with other area arts and nonprofit institutions. For more than 100 years, the slso has supported students, teachers, and parents in st. Louis and beyond through music education programming. The st. Louis Symphony youth Orchestra has been the region's premiere training Orchestra for high school and college students for more than 50 years. The Orchestra also provides performances and resources for more than 500 schools each year, with 50,000 students and teachers participating in music education programs with the slso.

Grants made by Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Saint Louis Symphony Endowment TrustInvestment$1,282,642

Who funds Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Saint Louis Symphony Endowment TrustSupport the Operations of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra$10,404,000
Pershing Charitable TrustGeneral Charitable Purposes$1,000,000
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank TrusteePowell Hall Renovation and Expansion$1,000,000
...and 30 more grants received totalling $15,092,172

Personnel at Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

NameTitleCompensation
Marie-Helene BernardPresident and Chief Executive Officer$380,181
Steven RosenzweigChief Financial Officer$192,627
John EasleyInterim Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer$248,222
Julie GibbsVice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Unitey KullVice President, Marketing and Audience Experience
...and 48 more key personnel

Financials for Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$66,081,388
Program services$7,266,234
Investment income and dividends$152,664
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$43
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,574
Net income from fundraising events$-35,769
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,093,139
Total revenues$74,555,125

Form 990s for Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-082021-05-05990View PDF
2019-082021-01-28990View PDF
2018-082019-12-20990View PDF
2017-082018-05-14990View PDF
2016-082017-08-25990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 5, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $23,000 from Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)
January 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 28 new personnel
November 14, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
718 N Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63103
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
Website URL
slso.org/ 
Phone
(314) 533-2500
Facebook page
saintlouissymphony 
Twitter profile
@slso 
IRS details
EIN
43-0666769
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1893
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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