Grand Rapids Symphony Society
Grand Rapids Symphony Society
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About this organization
Mission
The Grand Rapids Symphony was established in 1930, and the steadfast commitment of visionary community leaders has created an organization that has received national recognition for the high quality of its concerts and educational programs. Led by Music Director Marcelo Lehninger, Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt and Associate Conductor John Varineau, the orchestra presents nine concert series with performances designed to capture the imagination of young children and adults alike, featuring a wide range of music and performance styles. Our vision is for the Grand Rapids Symphony to be an integral and indispensable part of the West Michigan community. Our mission is to share great music that moves the human soul.
About
The Grand Rapids Symphony is an integral and indispensable part of the West Michigan community. The institution has long been an important part of the community, with musical excellence, diverse programming, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to learning, all adding to the quality of life we enjoy in West Michigan. Each year, the symphony offers nine main season concert series and a summer series, reaching approximately 200,000 people through 400 performances. Donated facilities and services related to this program for the year were 122,785.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To share great music that moves the human soul and to excel at providing distinctive musical experiences, with an emphasis on live orchestra music, for diverse audiences throughout west michigan.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To share great music that moves the human soul and to excel at providing distinctive musical experiences, with an emphasis on live orchestra music, for diverse audiences througout west michigan.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MI, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 300 OTTAWA AVE NW STE 100, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503.
- The form of the non-profit reports 238 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$573,555.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 53 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1930.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $6,888,761 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $783,555 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.