Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
A lasting impression
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (63.26) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 81.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 13.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.18) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 10.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 5.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.22 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (25.07) |
Income Statement (FYE 07/2007)
Contact Information
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
330 East Fourth Street
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76102
tel: (817) 665-6500
fax: (817) 665-6600
EIN: 75-6004761
Leadership (FYE 07/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Koonsman | President (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.) | $172,773 | 1.49% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Miguel Harth-Bedoya | Music Director (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $264,037 | 2.29% | |
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Mission
The mission of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) is to provide symphonic performances at the highest level of artistic excellence; to promote symphonic music to the widest possible audience; and to serve and enrich our community. During the FWSO's 2007-2008 season in the magnificent Bass Performance Hall, more than 275,000 people from all walks of life experienced 238 top-notch performances and programs including a diverse array of Symphonic, Pops and educational concerts. As the foundation of Fort Worth's performing arts, the Orchestra continued to serve as the resident orchestra for the Fort Worth Opera, Texas Ballet Theater, and Southwestern Seminary Oratorio Chorus. The FWSO's extensive education program is unparalleled among orchestras of similar size. In 2007-2008, more than 73,000 people attended 92 educational concerts.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - TX | 63.26 | |
| Kansas City Symphony - MO | 55.62 |  |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra - MA | 55.63 | |
| Minnesota Orchestra - MN | 58.01 | |
| Pacific Symphony - CA | 56.85 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - TX | 63.26 | |
| San Francisco Symphony - CA | 61.79 | |
| Pacific Symphony - CA | 56.85 | |
| The Los Angeles Philharmonic - CA | 56.75 | |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra - MA | 55.63 | |
| New York Philharmonic - NY | 61.56 | |
