The baltimore symphony orchestra's (BSO) mission is to promote, organize, manage and maintain a symphony orchestra for the city of baltimore and the state of maryland and to hold, sponsor, and present musical concerts by the baltimore symphony orchestra. BSO is an internationally recognized symphony orchestra that has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining DEEP bonds throughout maryland with innovative education and community outreach initiatives.
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Category
Other
Employees
687
Volunteers
180
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$41.7M
Expenses
$34.7M
Assets
$22.2M
Liabilities
$24.8M
Financial history
$41.7M$20.8M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $41.7M · Avg: $28.6M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$50K
Grants Given
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BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Your actions
Address
1212 Cathedral ST
Baltimore, MD, 21201-555
Governance
Voting board members33
Independent members32
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersNo
Retained by contractors$381K
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