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Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra

Public charity
Other · PORTLAND, ME · EIN 01-6006058

About

The portland symphony orchestra (PSO) serves our community by enriching lives through music. The PSO strives for the highest possible level of artistic quality; inspires children and adults through music education and encourages lifelong musical learning; develops and nurtures community relationships that are mutually beneficial; and promotes a culture of mutual respect that builds shared commitment and collaboration.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
290
Volunteers
50

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-07-31
Revenue
$5.5M
Expenses
$5.7M
Assets
$16.9M
Liabilities
$570K

Financial history

$5.8M$2.9M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $5.5M · Peak FY2017: $5.8M · Avg: $4.8M
PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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Address

85 Exchange ST 4TH Floor
Portland, ME, 04101-503

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
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
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %31.9%
Permanent endowment %32.1%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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