GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

EIN: 237013882 501(c)(3)

MARIETTA, GA

Total Revenue
$800,278
Total Expenses
$872,738
Total Assets
$216,590
Net Assets
$-367,272
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
Suzanne Tucker
Phone
7706152922
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, founded in 1951, is a small nonprofit that reported $800K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra GSO is a dynamic arts organization serving the north metro Atlanta region. Founded as a music club for amateur musicians in Marietta the GSO has grown into a semi-professional symphony orchestra a 115-voice volunteer chorus a youth music program GYSO with nearly 400 students and a professional jazz ensemble. The 2025-2026 season marked a milestone as the GSO celebrates its 75th season and GYSO its 20th. Our goal is to be the cultural heartbeat of our community ensuring access to quality music and education for all regardless of geography socioeconomic status or ability. Our 700 participants and 13,000 patrons annually come from 12 counties. Recognized by the League of American Orchestras for innovative programming we prioritize outreach and partnerships with local organizations. A partnership with Kennesaw State University provides GSO and GYSO performance and rehearsal space as well as faculty to lead our GYSO ensembles and students.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $388,474
Program Service Revenue $402,048
Investment Income $9,756
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $800,278

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $324,764
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $694,199
Other Expenses $547,974
TOTAL EXPENSES $872,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $800,278 $711,488 +0.1%
Expenses $872,738 $908,918 0.0%
Net Income $-72,460 $-197,430 -0.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
5
Volunteers
450

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
4
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marianne Holdzkum Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Mishkin Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Harris Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Knowles Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sydney Trew Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Drabant Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie McCracken Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathryn Smith Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Weaver Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Williams Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pamela Hubby Vice-chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Stein Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rhea Starnes Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Stensland Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Youngblood Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Bonstein Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $800,278 $872,738 $216,590 $-72,460
2024 $711,488 $908,918 $264,351 $-197,430
2023 $669,809 $908,963 $474,174 $-239,154
2022 $562,827 $637,899 $772,845 $-75,072
2021 $545,064 $465,197 $453,415 $79,867
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