Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Advancing a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic standard

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (37.15)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 82.1%    
Administrative Expenses 9.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 8.0%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.15    
Efficiency Rating    
      (34.65)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth -4.5%    
Program Expenses Growth -4.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.00    
Capacity Rating    
      (2.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 08/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $8,639,532
Other Revenue $51,578
Total Revenue $8,691,110
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $8,003,956
Administrative Expenses $955,349
Fundraising Expenses $787,829
Total Functional Expenses $9,747,134
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,056,024
   
Net Assets $592,895

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Contact Information

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
55 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
tel: (614) 228-9600
fax: (614) 224-7273
EIN: 31-6402408

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Leadership      (FYE 08/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Tony Beadle Executive Director (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.) $178,555 1.83%

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Mission

Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the only full-time professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching a growing and diverse audience with great music. The Columbus Symphony's mission is to advance a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic standard for the enrichment and well-being of central Ohio. This mission is achieved through a strong connection to the community, and in-depth understanding of the marketplace and a commitment to providing programming that meets the needs and desires of the community. The Columbus Symphony performs a diverse array of classical, pops, family and educational concerts each season, reaching an estimated 500,000 people through live performances and radio broadcasts.

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