AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE D/B/A LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS

EIN: 237300636 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$8,258,126
Total Expenses
$6,934,935
Total Assets
$10,938,145
Net Assets
$9,126,191
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ANDREW CLARK
Phone
2122625161
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE D/B/A LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $8.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, SUPPORT THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE IT, AND CHAMPION THE CONTRIBUTIONS THEY MAKE TO THE HEALTH AND VIBRANCY OF COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,196,304 Revenue: $485,733

LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE DELIVERS A RANGE OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND...

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LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE LEAGUE DELIVERS A RANGE OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND COHORT-BASED PROGRAMS. IT ALSO OPERATES GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN INNOVATION AND IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ORCHESTRA STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, MUSICIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS CAN ACQUIRE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND NETWORKS THAT ARE VITAL TO THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD. THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND MID WINTER MANAGERS MEETING OFFER ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE PROVIDING A FORUM TO DISCUSS EMERGING ISSUES AND TRENDS, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND MODEL POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO FIELD-WIDE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $677,850

MEMBER SERVICES: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES SOME 2,000 MEMBERS WITH EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIELD, INCLUDING TRENDS, OPEN POSITIONS, NEW APPOINTMENTS, AND THE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE NATION'S...

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MEMBER SERVICES: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES SOME 2,000 MEMBERS WITH EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIELD, INCLUDING TRENDS, OPEN POSITIONS, NEW APPOINTMENTS, AND THE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE NATION'S ORCHESTRAS. SERVICES TO MEMBERS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE ON OPERATIONS, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOPICS THAT SUPPORT THE CAPACITY OF ORCHESTRAS TO DELIVER ON MISSION. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY, A CONFIDENTIAL SPACE WHERE THEY CAN SHARE THEIR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND LEARN ABOUT BEST PRACTICES THROUGHOUT THE FIELD.

Program 3
Expenses: $648,152

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ORCHESTRAS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH UPDATES AND NEWS ABOUT THE FIELD; DEVELOPS STRATEGIC MESSAGING ABOUT THE PUBLIC VALUE OF ORCHESTRAS FOR USE...

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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ORCHESTRAS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH UPDATES AND NEWS ABOUT THE FIELD; DEVELOPS STRATEGIC MESSAGING ABOUT THE PUBLIC VALUE OF ORCHESTRAS FOR USE NATIONALLY AND BY ORCHESTRAS LOCALLY; FURNISHES FIELD-WIDE DATA AND CONTEXT TO JOURNALISTS; AND PROVIDES MEDIA RELATIONS GUIDANCE TO ORCHESTRAS NATIONWIDE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,409,233
Program Service Revenue $792,763
Investment Income $40,098
Other Revenue $16,032
TOTAL REVENUE $8,258,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,304,007
Fundraising Expenses $1,255,827
Program Expenses $4,544,976
Other Expenses $2,592,528
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,934,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,258,126 $6,226,869 +0.3%
Expenses $6,934,935 $7,250,076 0.0%
Net Income $1,323,191 $-1,023,207 -2.3%
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
55
Independent Members
55
Employees
29
Volunteers
55

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
10
$1,384,542
Total Directors
55
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AARON FLAGG VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AFA S DWORKIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN MASON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN PIERSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN VALENTINE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WAGNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BURTON ALTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE C MOYE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES DICKERSON III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES SCHWEIZER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS DOERR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SONG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ALAN MILLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ROTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS M HAGERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BROWN-ELLIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WATSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY GINSTLING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN SHAFFER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY PEYREBRUNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMEI HASWELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ROE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET CABOT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BARLAMENT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MONDIE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HASLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LODER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LOFTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY DINES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY LEIBRAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KJRISTINE LUND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE LASSITER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY NOVA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA EISMANN MD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK D PEACOCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK JUNG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY C PATTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LOUISE GORNO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE CLARKE SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIEKO HATANO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH MENCHACA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA CARTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA A RICHARDS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL HIGGINBOTHAM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRATICHI SHAH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK PRINS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT NAPARSTEK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT W MCDONALD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSEL JONES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON HATCHETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINE SORENSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM GETTYS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW CLARK VP. FINANCE & ADM. 37.50
Officer
$168,637 $16,582 $185,219
HEATHER NOONAN VP ADVOCACY 37.50
Officer
$214,801 $49,962 $264,763
KAREN YAIR VP KNOWLEDGE LEARNING 37.50
Officer
$166,402 $53,184 $219,586
MARLAH MCDUFFIE VP OF DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Officer
$210,597 $20,998 $231,595
SIMON WOODS PRESIDENT/CEO 37.50
Officer
$400,153 $83,226 $483,379
AUDREY ELLIOTT-RISBUD SENIOR DIRECTOR DEV. 37.50
Highest
$116,888 $47,121 $164,009
CAEN THOMASON-REDUS VP INCLUSION & LEARNING 37.50
Highest
$164,171 $44,550 $208,721
RACHEL ROSSOS GALLANT VICE PRES. MARKETING 37.50
Highest
$146,760 $57,489 $204,249
ROBERT SANDLA EDITOR IN CHIEF SYMPHONY 37.50
Highest
$125,954 $27,179 $153,133
STEPHEN ALTER DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES & BUSINESS 37.50
Highest
$100,473 $43,095 $143,568
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 $8,258,126 $6,934,935 $10,938,145 $1,323,191
2024 $6,226,869 $7,250,076 $9,335,103 $-1,023,207
2023 $6,165,913 $6,771,911 $11,723,102 $-605,998
2022 $7,956,381 $6,773,420 $11,866,825 $1,182,961
2021 $6,931,089 $7,240,118 $11,789,942 $-309,029
2021 $6,931,089 $7,240,118 $11,789,942 $-309,029
2020 $4,846,726 $8,067,720 $11,342,143 $-3,220,994
2019 $9,953,080 $8,248,058 $10,934,684 $1,705,022
2018 $5,008,329 $7,080,872 $9,130,271 $-2,072,543
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