Symphony Tacoma
Symphony Tacoma
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About this organization
Mission
"Building community through music." To engage, enrich and inspire our community through artistically vibrant performances and to capture the imagination of the community with extraordinary performance experiences, educational offerings and community partnerships that bring diverse people together
About
SYMPHONY TACOMA (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A WASHINGTON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMERLY KNOWN AS TACOMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1946 AS A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ENSEMBLE, AND HAS OPERATED AS A PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SINCE 1994. WITH 80 CONTRACTED MUSICIANS AND AN AFFILIATED COMMUNITY CHORUS -SYMPHONY TACOMA VOICES- THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS CLASSICAL, POPS, CHORAL AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IMPACTING NEARLY 20,000 CITIZENS ANNUALLY FROM THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH SOUND. ITS FUNDING IS FROM TICKET SALES, SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS. GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT INROADS DURING RECENT SEASONS IN DIVERSIFYING REVENUE STREAMS AND CREATING GREATER LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS REALIZED THROUGH THREE PRIMARY OFFERINGS: ITS MAIN CONCERT SERIES, MINI-MAESTROS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-8, AND TWO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE AWARD-WINNING SIMPLY SYMPHONIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AND "SYMPHONY2U", A FREE MUSIC COACHING PROGRAM FOR UNDER-SERVED HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA STUDENTS. ITS NEW 2025 VISION IS "INNOVATIVE. VIBRANT. ENGAGING. EVERYWHERE! AND IS SUMMARIZED IN THE FOLLOWING STORY:IT IS 2025, AND WITH EVERY PERFORMANCE, SYMPHONY TACOMA CREATES A FRESHNESS THAT MAKES IT STAND OUT AMONG PACIFIC NORTHWEST ORCHESTRAS. ITS INNOVATIVE AND VIBRANT PROGRAMS DELIGHT AN EVER-EXPANDING AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE, OFTEN IN NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES. MUSICIANS PLAY WITH SKILL, JOY AND PRIDE. PERFORMANCES-WHETHER IN THE HALL, ON THE GREEN, OR IN THE SCHOOLS-ARE ENGAGING AND TRANSFORMATIVE FOR BOTH ENSEMBLE AND AUDIENCE.YOUNG AND OLD, MUSICAL NEOPHYTES AND VETERANS ALIKE FLOCK TO EXPERIENCE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC THAT IS INNOVATIVE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY EVERYWHERE.THIS VISION IS SUPPORTED BY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELATED TO HIGH ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH EXISTING AND FUTURE AUDIENCES, STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES, RESPECT FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS, AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.IN OCTOBER 2016, AT THE START OF ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME FROM TACOMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO SYMPHONY TACOMA. THE NEW NAME IS INTENDED TO HONOR AND MAINTAIN CONTINUITY WITH ITS 70-YEAR HISTORY WHILE CONVEYING A FRESH, DYNAMIC NEW DIRECTION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Symphony tacoma's mission is "building community through music."”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Symphony tacoma's mission is "building community through music."”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is WA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 901 BROADWAY NO 600, TACOMA, WA, 98402.
- The form of the non-profit reports 157 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$17,003.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1946.
- The organization pays $899,666 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $158,373 in fundraising expenses.
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