GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

EIN: 650666748 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

FORT MYERS, FL

Total Revenue
$2,344,262
Total Expenses
$2,402,566
Total Assets
$1,103,104
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Andrew M Kurtz
Phone
2392771700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse innovative and balanced program of performances events community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public. The Gulf Coast Symphony is recognized for its high-quality symphonic performances and its history of active community engagement and education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,847,845 Revenue: $2,344,262

The Gulf Coast Symphony is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and growth of symphonic music within the community through a diverse range of concerts including classical pops and family education...

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The Gulf Coast Symphony is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and growth of symphonic music within the community through a diverse range of concerts including classical pops and family education performances. Furthermore the Symphony is deeply invested in supporting emerging artists by showcasing them as soloists in concerts and recitals providing a platform for their professional development. In the FY25 season the Gulf Coast Symphony showcased its musical prowess through a total of 16 captivating concerts at the prestigious Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Highlights of the season included iconic performances such as the enchanting Nutcracker in collaboration with the Gulfshore Ballet the festive Deck the Halls concert featuring the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers and a spectacular production of West Side Story. Moreover the Symphony marked its fifth year of successful programming at the Music & Art Community Center MACC which opened its doors in January 2021 enriching the cultural landscape of the region. At the MACC the Gulf Coast Symphony continued to enrich the community with a diverse array of performances including 8 orchestra concerts with two performances of each show 4 musical productions spanning performances an engaging Jazz Series comprising 8 shows and a captivating chamber music series featuring 4 performances. We also did a series of Singer-Songwriter presentations. Additionally the Symphony delighted audiences with 3 Latin music shows 3 unique MACC presentations a performance with Jeffrey Steele as part of the Island Hopper 2 special performances in the community further solidifying its position as a cultural cornerstone in the region. We also presented two sensory friendly concerts in the fall and spring. Notably the MACC is proudly the home of Candlelight Fort Myers hosting a total of 74 shows that captivated and inspired audiences throughout the season. In its unwavering commitment to music education the Gulf Coast Symphony offered a comprehensive range of educational programs including the MusicWorks! afterschool initiative and a dynamic High & Middle School Jazz Ensemble. The Symphony also successfully conducted its second series of summer camps providing enriching programs in beginning strings Jazz orchestra and musical theater over a span of 6 weeks. Furthermore the Symphony actively engaged with the community by participating in events such as the opening night of ArtFest in downtown Fort Myers at the Caloosa Sound Shell as well as conducting an outreach show on Sanibel extending the reach of symphonic music to diverse audiences. In total the Symphony as an organization presented 196 performances this season.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $682,449
Program Service Revenue $1,555,732
Investment Income $707
Other Revenue $105,374
TOTAL REVENUE $2,344,262

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $483,343
Fundraising Expenses $3,958
Program Expenses $1,847,845
Other Expenses $1,919,223
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,402,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,344,262 $2,063,979 +0.1%
Expenses $2,402,566 $2,185,461 +0.1%
Net Income $-58,304 $-121,482 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
1
Employees
14
Volunteers
200

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
3
$150,300
Total Directors
6
$150,300
Key Employees
1
$150,300
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Andrew M Kurtz President CEO 84.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$150,300 $0 $150,300
Samuel Tishler Chairman of the Board 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Smith Secretary of the Board 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Kary Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Russo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Cunningham 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 $2,344,262 $2,402,566 $1,103,104 $-58,304
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,006,371 $2,104,812 $326,858 $-98,441
2022 $1,880,931 $2,365,940 $262,753 $-485,009
2021 $1,468,190 $1,354,061 $393,411 $114,129
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