NonprofitsGeorgia Symphony Orchestra

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.

Expenses: $104K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$376K
Program service revenue$309K
Investment income$12K
Other revenue$14K
Total revenue$711K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$315K
Fundraising
Other expenses$594K
Total expenses$909K
Total assets$264K
Net assets

People

13 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Suzanne Tucker

CEO

Board

$53K

40 hrs/wk

Greg Mishkin

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Frank Harris

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Michael Knowles

Chair

Board

2 hrs/wk

Sydney Trew

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Bob Bonstein

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Debbie McCracken

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Kate Pfirman

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Rebecca

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Amanda

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Pam

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Marianne Holdzkum

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Rhea Starnes

Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 23 of 23

FromAmountPurposeYear
$129K
ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES
2024
$46K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2024
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$20K
TO FULFILL MISSION
2024
$3K
MUSICAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
2024
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$34K
ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES
2023
$15K
MUSICAL EDUCATION AND OPERATING EXPENSES
2023
$11K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$3K
MUSICAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
2023
$3K
OPERATIONS
2023
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$15K
TO FULFILL MISSION
2022
$6K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$10K
MUSICAL EDUCATION
2021
$10K
MUSICAL EDUCATION
2021
$6K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2021
$35K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
$12K
ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES
2020
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018

Funded by

$398K from 11 funders · 23 grants · 2018–2024

The Community Foundation For Greater

$187K · 4 grants · 2019–2024

Cobb Community Foundation Inc

$68K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

The Imlay Foundation Inc

$35K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc

$35K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Tw Marian W Ottley Atlanta Main

$25K · 1 grant · 2024

The Vaughan Foundation

$6K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Nora Roberts Foundation

$3K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN237013882
Subsection03
Ruling date1969-04
Formed1951
Employees6
Volunteers838
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