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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · DETROIT, MI · EIN 38-1385132

About

The detroit symphony orchestra impacts lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences by sustaining a world class orchestra for our city and the global community.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
707
Volunteers
300

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$40.7M
Expenses
$48.7M
Assets
$117.0M
Liabilities
$8.2M

Financial history

$48.7M$24.3M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $40.7M · Peak FY2017: $46.1M · Avg: $39.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$55K
Grants Given
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HALL INC
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Address

3711 Woodward AVE
Detroit, MI, 48201-200

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %3.0%
Permanent endowment %79.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$397K
Net to org$294K
Retained by contractors$103K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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