Jackson Symphony Association

EIN: 620759052 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Jackson, TN

Total Revenue
$1,684,489
Total Expenses
$1,626,933
Total Assets
$1,726,457
Net Assets
$942,726
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Sherry Freeman
Phone
7314276440
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Jackson Symphony Association, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

The Jackson Symphony enriches and inspires audiences through the power of live orchestral music.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $970,445
Program Service Revenue $653,079
Investment Income $41,721
Other Revenue $19,244
TOTAL REVENUE $1,684,489

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,399
Salaries & Benefits $626,223
Fundraising Expenses $134,971
Program Expenses $1,266,366
Other Expenses $995,311
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,626,933

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,684,489 $1,276,187 +0.3%
Expenses $1,626,933 $1,261,265 +0.3%
Net Income $57,556 $14,922 +2.9%
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
30
Independent Members
34
Employees
17
Volunteers
150

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
7
$112,600
Total Directors
34
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Stan Harris Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy McMahon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Alexander President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Choate Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Cunningham Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Dee Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Farris Finance Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anita Hamilton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cecilia Hammond Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Hutchinson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Eddleman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Celia Jordan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Kipp Governance Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Salonus Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Jane McWherter Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Smith President Elect 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Darlette Samuels Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Stuart Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Taylor Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Austin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Nord Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanna Priester Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Molly Rheney Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kay Wilkes Patron Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RE Butts Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Baldwin Honorary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathryn Swindle Honorary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyler Swindle Honorary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brenda Whalley Honorary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mona Campbell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Val Exum Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bryan Sparks Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Watts Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill White Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Freeman Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$112,600 $0 $112,600
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 $1,684,489 $1,626,933 $1,726,457 $57,556
2024 $1,276,187 $1,261,265 $940,589 $14,922
2023 $1,503,425 $1,177,331 $875,467 $326,094
2022 $1,149,232 $1,103,741 $488,412 $45,491
2021 $996,193 $791,740 $529,948 $204,453
2020 $883,592 $796,923 $256,314 $86,669
2019 $857,549 $833,516 $148,426 $24,033
2018 $897,896 $850,039 $65,728 $47,857
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