Georgia Symphony Orchestra
MARIETTA, GA
Total revenue
$711K
Total expenses
$909K
Net assets
—
Grants received
$398K
23 grants
EIN
237013882
Tax year
2023
Mission
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra GSO is a dynamic arts organization serving the north metro Atlanta region. Founded as a music club for amateur musicians in Marietta the GSO has grown into a semi-professional symphony orchestra a 115-voice volunteer chorus a youth music program GYSO with nearly 400 students and a professional jazz ensemble. The 2025-2026 season will mark a milestone as the GSO celebrates its 75th season and GYSO its 20th. Our goal is to be the cultural heartbeat of our community ensuring access to quality music and education for all regardless of geography socioeconomic status or ability. Our 700 participants and 13,000 patrons annually come from 12 counties. Recognized by the League of American Orchestras for innovative programming we prioritize outreach and partnerships with local organizations. A partnership with Kennesaw State University provides GSO and GYSO performance and rehearsal space as well as faculty to lead our GYSO ensembles and students.
Programs
1 program
GYSO: 28 weeks of orchestra instruction for 300 students; 6 performances by 12 separate ensembles.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
13 listed
Suzanne Tucker
CEO
$53K
40 hrs/wk
Greg Mishkin
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Frank Harris
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Michael Knowles
Chair
—
2 hrs/wk
Sydney Trew
Treasurer
—
2 hrs/wk
Bob Bonstein
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Debbie McCracken
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Kate Pfirman
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Rebecca
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Amanda
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Pam
Member
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2 hrs/wk
Marianne Holdzkum
Secretary
—
2 hrs/wk
Rhea Starnes
Member
—
2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$398K from 11 funders · 23 grants · 2018–2024
$187K · 4 grants · 2019–2024
$68K · 4 grants · 2021–2024
$35K · 1 grant · 2020
$35K · 2 grants · 2022–2024
$35K · 3 grants · 2021–2023
$25K · 1 grant · 2024
$6K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$3K · 1 grant · 2023