PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA

EIN: 232215547 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ALLENTOWN, PA

Total Revenue
$239,292
Total Expenses
$180,988
Total Assets
$150,136
Net Assets
$148,268
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
BARBARA BIGELOW
Phone
6104347811
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $239K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

TO FILL THE ROLE OF THE SMALL ORCHESTRA AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF MUSIC WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH BOTH CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $172,574
Program Service Revenue $44,328
Investment Income $7,055
Other Revenue $15,335
TOTAL REVENUE $239,292

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $34,380
Fundraising Expenses $14,148
Program Expenses $159,437
Other Expenses $141,608
TOTAL EXPENSES $180,988

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $239,292 $179,853 +0.3%
Expenses $180,988 $200,016 -0.1%
Net Income $58,304 $-20,163 -3.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$25,005
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DARRELL CROOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE RODRIGUEZ VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN WESTMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN HAY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD WATKINS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN EL-CHAAR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MEROLA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT UMLAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY UMLAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOSEPH CIECKO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN DYER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM NOCTOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INNA EYZEROVICH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARK GITTLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY GUIDETTI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVIN THEODORE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR EDWIN SCHATKOWSKI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA BIGELOW CFO 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CORLISS BACHMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$25,005 $0 $25,005
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $239,292 $180,988 $150,136 $58,304
2024 $179,853 $200,016 $93,261 $-20,163
2023 $162,383 $182,281 $114,541 $-19,898
2022 $119,072 $127,164 $138,415 $-8,092
2021 $82,369 $75,795 $142,895 $6,574
2020 $121,772 $125,145 $136,154 $-3,373
2019 $295,774 $149,807 $138,466 $145,967
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