NonprofitsSeattle Symphony Orchestra Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc

SEATTLE, WA

Total revenue

$31.1M

Total expenses

$37.3M

Net assets

$4.3M

Grants received

$34.2M

381 grants

EIN

910667412

Tax year

2023

Mission

Seattle symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together, & lifts the human spirit.

Programs

1 program

For educational and community engagement programming in addition to digital content delivered through the streaming platform, attendance in the 23/24 season saw 39,076 students and families over 146 events including offsite events throughout the puget sound region. Program highlights include pre-concert talks, family and tiny tots concerts, link up (an interactive concert experience for elementary schools), musicians classrooms visits, open rehearsals, career in the arts panels, free side-by-side performances with local youth orchestras and community concerts, free day of music 25th anniversary of benaroya hall, community stages fund awardees performances, young artist concerto audition and the young composers workshop.

Expenses: $581K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$14.7M
Program service revenue$16.2M
Investment income$218K
Other revenue$45K
Total revenue$31.1M

Expenses

Grants paid$350K
Salaries & benefits$29.1M
Fundraising$2.5M
Other expenses$7.9M
Total expenses$37.3M
Total assets$19.0M
Net assets$4.3M

People

50 listed

NameRoleCompensation

KRISHNA THIAGARAJAN

PRESIDENT & CEO

Board

$508K

34 hrs/wk

CHERONNE WONG

CFO & BENAROYA HALL COO

Board

$278K

29 hrs/wk

REBECCA EBSWORTH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JERRY FARLEY

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JUDITH FONG

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MIMI GATES

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MAURICIO GONZALEZ DE LA FUENTE

DIRECTOR THRU 02/24

Board

2 hrs/wk

LYN GRINSTEIN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

SHAWN HARMON

DIRECTOR THRU 04/24

Board

2 hrs/wk

JEAN-FRANCOIS HEITZ

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

PARUL HOULAHAN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DANAE HOWE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DOUGLAS JACKSON

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

NADER KABBANI

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

SWIL KANIM

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

PAUL LEACH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHERYL LEE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

IKE LEE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DOROTHY LI

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

KJRISTINE R LUND

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRIAN J MARKS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BEN MARTZ

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JON ROSEN

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MARSHAL MCREAL

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

HISAYO NAKAJIMA

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

NANCY NERAAS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ELISABETH SANDLER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MICHAEL SLONSKI

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

LYLE SNYDER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JOAN WANG

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

STEPHEN WHYTE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BILL MCALEER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DIENA MANN

VICE CHAIR, EQUITY

Board

2 hrs/wk

JOE DAVY

VICE CHAIR, AUDIENCES

Board

2 hrs/wk

DICK PAUL

VICE CHAIR, GOVERNANCE

Board

2 hrs/wk

SUSAN COUGHLIN

VICE CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

SUSAN JOHANNSEN

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

YUKA SHIMIZU

TREASURER, VICE CHAIR, FINANCE

Board

2 hrs/wk

SUSAN AMINI

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

SUE BUSKE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

NOAH GELLER

CONCERTMASTER

Staff

$302K

40 hrs/wk

MARIA YANG

VP DEVELOPMENT

Staff

$278K

33 hrs/wk

JENNIFER ADAIR

VP & GENERAL MANAGER

Staff

$190K

34 hrs/wk

RAFF WILSON

VP ARTISTIC PLANNING

Staff

$173K

34 hrs/wk

AARON T GORSETH

STAGE CREW LEAD

Staff

$172K

40 hrs/wk

EFE I BALTACIGIL

MUSICIAN

Staff

$168K

40 hrs/wk

CHRISTINE WOOD

VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Staff

$168K

34 hrs/wk

ROBERT J WISEMAN

SR. DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Staff

$167K

35 hrs/wk

HYERIN KIM

MUSICIAN

Staff

$165K

40 hrs/wk

PAUL JOHNSON

VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

Staff

$163K

34 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

DIRECT CONNECT GROUP LLC

SALES & MARKETING

$441K

SITUATION MARKETING LLC

ADVERTISING

$403K

DISNEY CONCERTS

ARTS PROMOTER

$264K

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TELEVISION

ARTS PROMOTER

$260K

CMIT SOLUTIONS OF SEATTLE DOWNTOWN

IT SERVICES

$256K

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
$750K
TO SUPPORT THE AMPLIFY CAMPAIGN
2024
$504K
ARTS, CULTURE
2024
$387K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2024
$250K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$169K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2024
$155K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$150K
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$75K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$50K
Charitable Event
2024
$50K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$49K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$47K
OPERATIONS
2024
$30K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
2024
$20K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$20K
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT MUSIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.
2024
$19K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$17K
MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES
2024
$15K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$13K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE PLAYERS FUND.
2024
$10K
ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTION
2024
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$9K
ANNUAL FUND
2024
$8K
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
2024
$7K
TO SUPPORT THE PLAYERS FUND.
2024
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$4K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$3K
ART CULTURE
2024
$3K
Support for general operation of non-profit arts organization
2024
$3K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2024
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$500
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$70
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
2024
$1.6M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$977K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$546K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$289K
NEW VIRTUAL CONCERT PLATFORM
2023
$250K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$168K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$155K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$150K
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$107K
ARTS, CULTURE
2023
$100K
BENAROYA HALL RENOVATION CAMPAIGN.
2023
$100K
Charitable Event
2023
$50K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$50K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$48K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$45K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2023
$30K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2023
$20K
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT MUSIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.
2023
$19K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$15K
MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES
2023
$13K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$10K
SEATTLE SYMPHONY ANNUAL FUND
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
2023
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$8K
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
2023
$7K
OPERATIONS
2023
$7K
TO SUPPORT THE PLAYERS FUND.
2023
$7K
General operating support
2023
$6K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$6K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$6K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$5K
General Purpose
2023
$5K
SUPPORT OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES
2023
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$5K
IN HONOR OF SEATTLE SYMPHONY'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
2023
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
2023
$5K
Support for general operation of non-profit arts organization
2023
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$4K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$3K
ART CULTURE
2023
$3K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$2K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2023
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
2023
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND.
2023
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$900
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$120
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$25
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$1.5M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$638K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$317K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$289K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2022
$250K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$163K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2022
$161K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$142K
CULTURE & ARTS
2022
$125K
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$100K
The Seattle Symphony builds lasting relationships with communities by presenting symphonic music of the highest quality in a distinct way for the cultural enrichment engagement education and enjoyment of the people of the community
2022
$65K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT MUSIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.
2022
$50K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
Charitable Event
2022
$50K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$47K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$45K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
2022
$40K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$30K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$25K
Support Mr.Tsuiji's concert
2022
$23K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2022
$20K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2022
$20K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2022
$18K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$15K
ENCOURAGE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MUSIC
2022
$12K
MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES
2022
$11K
ARTS, CULTURE
2022
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
2022 COMMUNITY GIFT
2022
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$8K
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
2022
$7K
TO SUPPORT THE PLAYERS FUND
2022
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
SUPPORT OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES
2022
$5K
OPERATIONAL
2022
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
General Purpose
2022
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$4K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$3K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$2K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$975
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$955
TO SUPPORT THE 2021 MICROSOFT ALUMNI GIVINGTUESDAY STRETCH
2022
$910
Charitable Event
2022
$500
IN SUPPORT OF THE GALA
2022
$250
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$150
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$1.4M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$399K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2021
$396K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$396K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$171K
GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT
2021
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021

Funded by

$34.2M from 68 funders · 381 grants · 2017–2024

Seattle Symphony Foundation

$10.4M · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$3.8M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$3.5M · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Seattle Foundation

$2.2M · 167 grants · 2018–2024

Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

$2.0M · 4 grants · 2019–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$1.7M · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Artsfund

$1.3M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

The Bessemer Giving Fund

$1.2M · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN910667412
NTEE codeA690
Subsection03
Ruling date1928-06
Formed1903
Employees627
Volunteers432
SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo