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Seattle Symphony Orchestra INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % SEAT
Other · SEATTLE, WA · EIN 91-0667412

About

To present symphonic music of the highest quality in a distinctive way for the cultural enrichment, education, engagement and enjoyment of the people of our community.

In care of Seat

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
627
Volunteers
432

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$31.1M
Expenses
$37.3M
Assets
$19.0M
Liabilities
$14.8M

Financial history

$37.3M$18.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $31.1M · Peak FY2017: $34.5M · Avg: $31.1M

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
$67K
Grants Given
$350K
SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
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Address

PO BOX 21906
Seattle, WA, 98111-390

Governance

Voting board members39
Independent members39
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %25.5%
Permanent endowment %74.5%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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