EIN 95-6002375

The Pasadena Symphony Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
246
Year formed
1932
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Pasadena Symphony Association: Preeminent symphonic music voice in greater Pasadena for 93+ years. Offers Classics series, Music Under the S, and youth education.
Total revenues
$5,924,538
2022
Total expenses
$5,659,992
2022
Total assets
$10,816,416
2022
Num. employees
246
2022

Program areas at The Pasadena Symphony Association

Pasadena Symphony - For over 94 years the Pasadena Symphony has been the preeminent voice of symphonic music in the San Gabriel Valley and the greater Pasadena area. Through its twelve concert Classics series at Ambassador Auditorium, its Music Under the Stars free community concert event on the steps of City Hall, and its more recent Random Acts of Music events held across the valley, the Pasadena Symphony presents excellence and provides access for everyone. Matinee performances serve more families and seniors. Music Under the Stars delights young and old with world-class music for free. Random Acts of Music present free performances in unlikely setting such as banks, libraries, and shopping centers.
Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO) has continually offered robust musical training and personal development for young musicians throughout the San Gabriel Valley for more than 43 years. PYSO fosters dedication, excellence, fellowship, and passion in the development of those who are not only outstanding young musicians, but outstanding young individuals. 600 students participate in PYSO from more than 80 different schools throughout Los Angeles County. PYSO is comprised of 5 challenging and rigorous ensembles that serve students in grades 4-12.
Pasadena POPS - In the lush outdoor setting of the Los Angeles Arboretum, the POPS orchestra presents five summer concerts led by multi-platinum selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated conductor Michael Feinstein.

Who funds The Pasadena Symphony Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$62,000
Ann Peppers FoundationGeneral Operating Support$30,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$25,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $287,291

Personnel at The Pasadena Symphony Association

NameTitleCompensation
Lora UngerChief Executive Officer$200,000
Gwyneth RaimondoChief Financial Officer
Scott VandrickChief Development Officer
Carl CooperBoard Member$0
Kay WolkingVice President Finance$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Pasadena Symphony Association

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,226,802
Program services$2,451,445
Investment income and dividends$213,743
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$254,856
Net income from fundraising events$212,635
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$565,057
Total revenues$5,924,538

Form 990s for The Pasadena Symphony Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-07-13990View PDF
2021-092022-08-10990View PDF
2021-092022-02-14990View PDF
2020-092021-04-21990View PDF
2019-092021-02-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF)
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Ann Peppers Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
150 S Los Robles Suite 460
Pasadena, CA 91101
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Website URL
pasadenasymphony-pops.org/ 
Phone
(626) 793-7172
Facebook page
pasadenasymphonypops 
Twitter profile
@passymphpops 
IRS details
EIN
95-6002375
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1932
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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