DALLAS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION

EIN: 751529851 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$21,509,854
Total Expenses
$21,471,347
Total Assets
$175,208,417
Net Assets
$175,208,417
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
COLEY CLARK
Phone
2148714000
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

DALLAS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $21.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $175.2M represent 98 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Dallas Symphony Foundation is operated for the benefit of, and to further the purposes of the Dallas Symphony Association

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,374,332
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,135,522
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $21,509,854

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,775,610
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $20,778,011
Other Expenses $695,737
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,471,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $21,509,854 $28,857,752 -0.3%
Expenses $21,471,347 $15,620,558 +0.4%
Net Income $38,507 $13,237,194 -1.0%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Harold M Brierley BOARD MEMBER 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cherryl Peterman Board Member - TREASURER 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Coley Clark Board Member - President 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yon Y Jorden Board Member 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Dayton Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA MCFARLAND Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Stewart Board Member - Secretary 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maisie Heiken Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Nall Board Member - Vice President 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC NIVET Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey M Robinson BOARD MEMBER 0.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW CLUGSTON Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Key Coker Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Do Board Member 0.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Gineris Board Member 0.0
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 $21,509,854 $21,471,347 $175,208,417 $38,507
2024 $28,857,752 $15,620,558 $166,497,520 $13,237,194
2023 $9,262,079 $9,218,026 $137,396,891 $44,053
2022 $12,980,267 $10,158,407 $145,117,113 $2,821,860
2021 $6,232,150 $12,284,545 $157,055,307 $-6,052,395
2020 $4,964,088 $7,618,512 $133,993,770 $-2,654,424
2019 $8,056,251 $10,800,043 $131,584,938 $-2,743,792
2018 $18,274,415 $6,912,515 $139,674,640 $11,361,900
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