Asheville Symphony Society Inc

EIN: 566060772 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$3,611,228
Total Expenses
$3,185,239
Total Assets
$4,002,217
Net Assets
$3,000,471
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
G Edward Towson
Phone
8282547046
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Asheville Symphony Society Inc, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.2M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,981,640
Program Service Revenue $1,218,182
Investment Income $146,679
Other Revenue $264,727
TOTAL REVENUE $3,611,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,547
Salaries & Benefits $1,556,889
Fundraising Expenses $451,229
Program Expenses $2,107,260
Other Expenses $1,620,803
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,185,239

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,611,228 $2,925,472 +0.2%
Expenses $3,185,239 $2,759,745 +0.2%
Net Income $425,989 $165,727 +1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
30
Independent Members
30
Employees
192
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
$152,753
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel Crupi Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$142,140 $10,613 $152,753
Sue Luther President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sallie Broach Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
G Edward Towson Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adarrell Gadsden President Elect 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Andry Past President 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clifford Albertson Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Jack R Anderson Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Tom C Bolton Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Harrington Butts Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Comeaux Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John P Cuellar III MD Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Dambach Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John W Ellis Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bolling Farmer Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Bill Gettys Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Gregg Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred F Groce Jr Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Kirby Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Lowe-Hoyte Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol McCollum Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick O'Cain Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Owen Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Pasarilla Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Schaffer Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jayne Schnaars Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Sossoman Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Thompson Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Van Gunten Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Worley Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Olivia Zahler Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Green Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cristian Rubiano Director 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 $3,611,228 $3,185,239 $4,002,217 $425,989
2024 $2,925,472 $2,759,745 $3,430,151 $165,727
2023 $2,777,217 $2,441,007 $3,063,952 $336,210
2022 $2,644,010 $1,928,673 $2,231,484 $715,337
2021 $759,124 $855,259 $1,814,392 $-96,135
2020 $1,528,451 $1,706,413 $1,570,085 $-177,962
2019 $2,256,078 $2,292,621 $1,764,044 $-36,543
2018 $1,994,483 $1,853,311 $1,754,992 $141,172
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