Erie Philharmonic Inc

EIN: 256065898 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Erie, PA

Total Revenue
$3,685,062
Total Expenses
$3,297,302
Total Assets
$5,048,806
Net Assets
$4,278,663
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Robert Pape
Phone
8144551375
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Erie Philharmonic Inc, founded in 1947, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

The mission of the Erie Philharmonic is to strengthen our community and region by providing high quality live orchestra concerts and programs that enrich, entertain and educate people of all ages.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $188,960 Revenue: $0

Community Programs - The Erie Philharmonic offers the community opportunities to experience orchestral music at no cost through key community initiatives, including the In Your Hometown summer music...

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Community Programs - The Erie Philharmonic offers the community opportunities to experience orchestral music at no cost through key community initiatives, including the In Your Hometown summer music series. During the summer, various orchestra emsembles present musical performances in community parks throughout the region, delighting attendees of all ages and expanding access to live music. In addition, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus is a volunteer community chorus that provides its members a structured space to share and develop a love of music through vocal performance opportunities. These initiatives, along with other community engagement activities, are integral to the organizations mission.

Program 2
Expenses: $268,117 Revenue: $72,429

Education Programs - The Philharmonics educational programs include, but are not limited to, the Erie Junior Philharmonic orchestra, three choral student ensembles, free private music lessons...

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Education Programs - The Philharmonics educational programs include, but are not limited to, the Erie Junior Philharmonic orchestra, three choral student ensembles, free private music lessons, preschool residency programs, instrumental petting zoos, a summer music camp, a piano relocation program aimed at re-homing well-loved pianos into the homes of students learning the instrument, masterclasses with professional musicians, and in-school meet-and-greet opportunities with guest artists and orchestra members. The organization also presents three live concert perfomances geared for elementary aged children, with associated curriculum, distributed to approximately 5,000 students in the region.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,087,115 Revenue: $994,819

Ticketed Perfomances and Fee Engagements - The Erie Philharmonic performs its mainstage ten concert season at the iconic Warner Theatre in downtown Erie. The orchestra is the bedrock of a robust...

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Ticketed Perfomances and Fee Engagements - The Erie Philharmonic performs its mainstage ten concert season at the iconic Warner Theatre in downtown Erie. The orchestra is the bedrock of a robust local arts community, presenting high quality, creative concert programs to sellout and near sellout audiences on a regular basis. Community and private organizations also turn to the Philharmonic for private performances thereby recognizing the top-notch musical talent of the orchestra.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,440,490
Program Service Revenue $1,067,247
Investment Income $123,488
Other Revenue $53,837
TOTAL REVENUE $3,685,062

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,501,634
Fundraising Expenses $157,020
Program Expenses $2,544,192
Other Expenses $1,770,168
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,297,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,685,062 $2,865,974 +0.3%
Expenses $3,297,302 $3,173,017 +0.0%
Net Income $387,760 $-307,043 -2.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
247
Volunteers
300

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
$87,375
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel Meyer Music Director 30.00
Highest
$136,110 $0 $136,110
Robert Pape Executive Director 60.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Amy Denlinger Finance Director 60.00
Officer
$52,000 $0 $52,000
Steven Weiser Former Executive Director 0.00
Officer
$20,525 $0 $20,525
Thomas Brooks Interim Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$14,850 $0 $14,850
See attached list 1.00
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 $3,685,062 $3,297,302 $5,048,806 $387,760
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,449,748 $2,931,892 $4,552,607 $-482,144
2022 $3,795,866 $2,697,659 $4,718,520 $1,098,207
2021 $2,304,109 $1,206,411 $4,500,246 $1,097,698
2020 $2,491,157 $1,815,745 $2,690,353 $675,412
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