SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 591350404 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

FORT MYERS, FL

Total Revenue
$1,384,445
Total Expenses
$1,602,620
Total Assets
$2,976,221
Net Assets
$2,609,258
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
AMY GINSBURG
Phone
2394180996
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

WE ASPIRE TO BE THE PREMIER MUSIC ORGANIZATION SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,233,930 Revenue: $279,450

THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY IS TO PRESENT OUTSTANDING MUSIC FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT, ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING...

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THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY IS TO PRESENT OUTSTANDING MUSIC FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT, ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCES, MADE ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THE SYMPHONY EMPLOYS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR, 70 WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS AND BRINGS EXEMPLARY GUEST ARTISTS TO LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS THE CORNERSTONE OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN ANY COMMUNITY. THROUGH ITS EVER-EXPANDING FOOTPRINT AND RICH HISTORY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF THE COMMUNITY. THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, UP TO AND INCLUDING COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS, THROUGH ITS BROAD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. MAJORS FOR MINORS IS A PROGRAM THAT MARRIES DONOR ENGAGEMENT WITH "REVERSE FIELD TRIPS," BRINGING PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL ENSEMBLES TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DONORS WHO ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO SEE THEIR INVESTMENT IN THE SYMPHONY WORK. IN ADDITION TO ESTABLISHING AND DEEPENING THOSE RELATIONSHIPS, MAJORS AND MINORS FILLS THE ARTS EDUCATION VOID LEFT BY REDUCED OR ELIMINATED GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS AND ENHANCES STANDARD CURRICULUM.THE SYMPHONY'S YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS PROVIDE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, TEAM BUILDING SKILLS AND INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION DELIVERED BY THE ORCHESTRA'S PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS TO 100 STUDENTS RANGING FROM 6TH TO 12TH GRADE EACH SCHOOL YEAR. OTHER LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE THE SYMPHONY'S ANNUAL YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT, WHICH IS A FIELD TRIP THAT BRINGS LEE COUNTY 5TH GRADERS TO BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL EACH SPRING FOR A FULL SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE. OTHER EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE CONDUCTOR AND GUEST ARTIST LED PRE-CONCERT LECTURES, FREE TICKETS FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, $5 STUDENT RUSH TICKETS, THE DISCOVERY CLUB PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES MEMBER STUDENTS AND TWO GUESTS WITH $5 CONCERT TICKETS AND MASTER CLASSES OFFERED BY VISITING GUEST ARTISTS AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.THE SYMPHONY BRINGS PERFORMANCES, EDUCTION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES TO EVERY CORNER OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITHIN ITS POWER TO ENSURE THAT PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE WHO DESIRES ACCESS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY ADMISSION OR TRAVEL TO PERFORMANCES, BRINGING THE HISTORY OF MUSIC TO LIFE FOR EVERYONE WITHIN ITS REACH.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,101,834
Program Service Revenue $279,450
Investment Income $346
Other Revenue $2,815
TOTAL REVENUE $1,384,445

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,007,887
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,233,930
Other Expenses $594,733
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,602,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,384,445 $1,849,006 -0.3%
Expenses $1,602,620 $1,860,873 -0.1%
Net Income $-218,175 $-11,867 +17.4%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
190
Volunteers
75

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
$190,842
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOVANA BATOVIC TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA BREMNER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE BROUGHTON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CULL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT E DIEFENBACH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE FOX TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ MARNUL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK MARTIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY NIETHAMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REINA SCHLAGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SHORT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J THOMAS UHLER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL KADUK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY VERTICH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GINSBURG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$94,417 $0 $94,417
RADU PAPONIU MUSIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$96,425 $0 $96,425
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,384,445 $1,602,620 $2,976,221 $-218,175
2023 $1,849,006 $1,860,873 $3,201,049 $-11,867
2022 $1,281,112 $1,132,475 $3,246,003 $148,637
2021 $756,553 $743,908 $2,643,813 $12,645
2020 $1,483,527 $1,612,123 $2,550,699 $-128,596
2019 $1,500,802 $1,712,239 $2,774,831 $-211,437
2018 $1,600,856 $1,788,113 $3,109,352 $-187,257
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