Tucson Symphony Society

EIN: 860107538 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Tucson, AZ

Total Revenue
$6,399,873
Total Expenses
$5,959,550
Total Assets
$20,011,768
Net Assets
$18,340,025
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Tom Elliott
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Tucson Symphony Society, founded in 1959, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.0M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,420,655 Revenue: $2,315,980

Orchestral Programming:Formed in 1928-29 as the first professional symphony orchestra in the Southwest, the TSO is the longest continuously performing professional arts organization in Arizona. Over...

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Orchestral Programming:Formed in 1928-29 as the first professional symphony orchestra in the Southwest, the TSO is the longest continuously performing professional arts organization in Arizona. Over 43,000 patrons enjoyed orchestral works ranging from classicalwith Ravels Bolero and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma to popularwith a movie in concert Raiders of the Lost Ark and guest artists Calexico, a Tucson founded indie rock band. TSO continued its Celebracin Latina series to feature historically underrepresented Hispanic and Latino composers and artists with a free Mexican Independence Day concert to a sold-out audience. TSO is dedicated to building an increasingly diverse audience and providing all with the chance to engage with orchestral music in new and exciting ways.

Program 2
Expenses: $338,874 Revenue: $90,802

Education and Community Engagement Programming:TSO provided a wide range of Music Education Programs to 81 schools in Southern Arizona. Throughout the year, TSO Ensembles served over 15,000 students...

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Education and Community Engagement Programming:TSO provided a wide range of Music Education Programs to 81 schools in Southern Arizona. Throughout the year, TSO Ensembles served over 15,000 students with in-school, interactive presentations, preparing them for full orchestra KinderKonzerts and Young Peoples concerts performed for another 8,800 attendees. TSO musicians also gave 7 workshops to middle school bands and orchestras with a focus on instrumental and ensemble playing. TSO celebrated the 31st year of its Young Composers Project (YCP), in which 46 students ages 8-18 received instruction at weekly classes from October through May, each composing a new work that was performed by TSO ensembles and full orchestra. Additionally, TSO put storytelling to music with 8 Just for Kids productions for young families free to the public, with one performance presented in Spanish.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,643,305
Program Service Revenue $2,406,782
Investment Income $238,094
Other Revenue $111,692
TOTAL REVENUE $6,399,873

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,657,118
Fundraising Expenses $478,213
Program Expenses $4,759,529
Other Expenses $2,302,432
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,959,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,399,873 $5,261,967 +0.2%
Expenses $5,959,550 $5,711,827 +0.0%
Net Income $440,323 $-449,860 -2.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
236
Volunteers
220

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
$271,772
Total Directors
24
$64,933
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Paul Meecham President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$165,700 $5,997 $171,697
Eric Lind VP of Philanthropy 40.00
Highest
$107,152 $5,495 $112,647
Paula Egan VP of Finance 40.00
Officer
$99,083 $992 $100,075
Joseph Joseph Rousos-Hammond Ex-Officio 10.00
Director
$20,453 $1,852 $22,305
Robert Chamberlain Ex-Officio 10.00
Director
$17,568 $3,864 $21,432
Jose Leonardi Moore Ex-Officio 10.00
Director
$15,125 $0 $15,125
Marcela Molina Community Trustee 4.00
Director
$6,071 $0 $6,071
Minna Shah Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeannette Segel Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Schwabe Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Sundt Ex-Officio 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rafael Barcelo Community Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ame Austin Ex-Officio 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Crane Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Bylsma Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Des Cognets Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Bahnick Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Lindheim Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Anderson Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwen Powell Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Schwab Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hildebrand Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosie Garcia Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cyndi Miller Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Elliott Board Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Gilbert Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jan Konstanty Treasurer 3.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $6,399,873 $5,959,550 $20,011,768 $440,323
2023 $5,261,967 $5,711,827 $16,043,540 $-449,860
2022 $6,501,284 $4,450,654 $15,428,177 $2,050,630
2021 $4,960,515 $2,606,011 $15,810,045 $2,354,504
2020 $4,692,293 $5,056,630 $6,212,979 $-364,337
2020 $11,071,518 $5,090,805 $11,916,898 $5,980,713
2019 $4,657,443 $5,189,168 $5,728,673 $-531,725
2018 $4,781,644 $5,201,460 $6,321,416 $-419,816
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