Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Bringing music to life for generations
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (47.34) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 70.5% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 22.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.12 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (27.89) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 1.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.79 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (19.44) |
Income Statement (FYE 08/2008)
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Contact Information
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
tel: (313) 576-5148
fax: (313) 576-5101
EIN: 38-1385132
Leadership (FYE 08/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Parsons | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $410,950 | 1.08% |
Mission
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is heard live by over 450,000 people annually in classical, pops, jazz, holiday festival, educational, Young People's concerts and more. Additionally, over one million listeners nationwide hear the DSO each week on the GM/DSO National Radio Broadcast Series, making it the most widely heard orchestra in the country. Since its founding in 1914, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has been a leader in music education by bringing thousands of students each year to its annual educational and youth concerts at Orchestra Hall. Today the Orchestra offers a variety of educational programs and resources, including educational concerts for nearly 26,000 metro Detroit public school children.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra - MI | 47.34 | |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - IN | 58.06 | |
| Minnesota Orchestra - MN | 57.95 | |
| Sarasota Orchestra - FL | 59.42 | |
| The Cleveland Orchestra - OH | 59.58 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra - MI | 47.34 | |
| San Francisco Symphony - CA | 59.51 | |
| The Los Angeles Philharmonic - CA | 57.66 | |
| New York Philharmonic - NY | 61.56 |  |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra - MA | 47.39 | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra - IL | 52.53 | |
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