2025-12-02T06:28:34-08:00 2025-06-30 582361357 GREGG S BOSSEN CPA PC 50 LENOX POINT SUITE C ATLANTA GA 30324 990 2024-07-01 932501577 SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA SCOT 4809555776 20715 N PIMA ROAD 108 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 DENISE WILSON President 2025-12-02 true true Gregg S Bossen P01444127 4048929513 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 20715 N PIMA ROAD 108 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 125051 false X scottsdalesymphonicorchestra.org X 2023 AZ To transform lives by providing musicians and classical music audiences in Scottsdale and the surrounding communities equal access to a full, vibrant creative life. 6 6 0 150 0 25833 28310 66324 96254 0 251 487 92408 125051 0 0 0 0 1479 78329 99534 78329 99534 14079 25517 19180 40382 5101 786 14079 39596 To transform lives by providing musicians and classical music audiences in Scottsdale and the surrounding communities equal access to a full, vibrant creative life. false false 88916 During the 20242025 concert season, the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra presented six full symphonic concerts and three free chamber music programs for a combined audience of 3,332 peoplean increase of more than 40 percent over the prior year. Under the leadership of Music Director Desmond Siu, the orchestras Celebrations season highlighted diverse composers and inclusive storytelling through performances such as Coleridge-Taylors Ballade in A Minor, Augusta Holmss La Nuit et lAmour, He Zhanhao and Chen Gangs Butterfly Lovers Concerto, Mary Watkinss Soul of Remembrance, and William Grant Stills Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American), alongside beloved masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Dvork, and Rimsky-Korsakov.The season also featured guest artists Steven Moeckel (violin) and Peter Eom (cello) and collaborations with The Kings Carolers and Steinway & Sons. Educational and community engagement programs included Behind the Baton pre-concert talks, the free Scottsdale Chamber Music Series (attendance up 88%), and the Vet Tix partnership providing complimentary admission for veterans. Discounted $10 student tickets and free access for those in financial need helped fulfill the organizations mission to make classical music accessible to all.Through these artistic, educational, and outreach activities, the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra advanced its vision of enriching lives, fostering community connection, and celebrating diverse voices through live orchestral music. 88916 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X JOAN HEITZINGER 4809555776 20715 N PIMA ROAD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 X DENISE WILSON President 14.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER VAN BEEK Secretary 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOAN HEITZINGER Treasurer 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AL PARK Vice President 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ADAM SCHAY Director 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN HEALY Director 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 9611 18699 250 28310 CONCERT ADMISSIONS 84754 84754 ON LOCATION CONCERT 11500 11500 96254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 487 487 487 125051 96254 487 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1892 1892 0 0 0 45545 45545 14791 11833 1479 1479 86 86 0 0 24561 24561 0 0 0 1 1 0 2400 2400 1813 1813 SUPPLIES 5650 5650 SOFTWARE FEES 1036 1036 LICENSES AND PERMITS 666 666 Postage and Shipping 661 661 432 432 99534 88916 9139 1479 8077 30221 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13905 3744 11103 10161 0 0 0 0 0 19180 40382 5101 786 5101 786 X 14079 39596 14079 39596 19180 40382 25517 X false false false X 25833 28310 54143 66324 96254 162578 0 0 0 92157 124564 216721 6820 11500 18320 0 6820 11500 18320 198401 0 0 0 251 487 738 92408 125051 217459 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13905 3744 10161 10161 CREDIT CARDS 786 786 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestras Form 990 is prepared by the Treasurer in collaboration with the Executive Director and reviewed in detail by the Board of Directors prior to filing. Each director receives a complete copy of the return, including all schedules and attachments, for review and comment. Questions and revisions are addressed collectively to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and narrative disclosures. Final approval of the Form 990 is recorded in the minutes of the Board meeting at which authorization to file is granted. A public-inspection copy, with donor information redacted, is made available on the organizations website to maintain full transparency. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra requires all members of the Board of Directors, officers, and key volunteers to complete an annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. Disclosures are reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer, and any potential conflicts are evaluated by the Board of Directors. When a conflict is identified, the interested person is recused from discussion and voting on related matters. The Board documents the nature of the conflict, the steps taken to address it, and the decision reached in the meeting minutes. The policy is reaffirmed annually, and all directors are reminded of their ongoing obligation to disclose any new potential conflicts as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra requires all members of the Board of Directors, officers, and key volunteers to complete an annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. Disclosures are reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer, and any potential conflicts are evaluated by the Board of Directors. When a conflict is identified, the interested person is recused from discussion and voting on related matters. The Board documents the nature of the conflict, the steps taken to address it, and the decision reached in the meeting minutes. The policy is reaffirmed annually, and all directors are reminded of their ongoing obligation to disclose any new potential conflicts as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b All officers and key employees of the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, with the exception of the Artistic Director, serve on a volunteer basis and receive no compensation for their services. Should any future compensation be considered, the Board of Directors will follow the same formal review process used for the Artistic Directorrequiring approval by independent, non-compensated board members, use of comparable market data from similar nonprofit arts organizations, and contemporaneous documentation of all deliberations and decisions in the meeting minutes. This ensures that all compensation is reasonable, transparent, and consistent with the organizations charitable mission. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra maintains a policy of transparency and public accountability. The organizations governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and most recent financial statements are available to the public upon written request to the Executive Director at the organizations administrative office. The most recently filed Form 990 is accessible through GuideStar/Candid. Copies are provided to any requesting party without charge, in compliance with IRS public inspection requirements.