2026-03-30T17:18:46-05:00 2025-06-30 341341400 415 Group Inc 4300 Munson Street NW Canton OH 44718 990 2024-07-01 346003828 Greater Akron Musical Association Inc GREA 3305358131 92 N Main Street Akron OH 44308 Paul Jarrett Executive Director 3305358131 2026-03-30 1 1 Natalie M Simmons CPA P01259674 3304920094 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Paul Jarrett 92 N Main Street Akron OH 44308 1925792 0 X www.akronsymphony.org X 1953 OH Enhance the quality of life of our community through education and musical excellence. 26 26 272 210 0 0 1446673 1513327 349327 398405 17416 14060 -64406 -62356 1749010 1863436 0 0 0 0 1126807 1277304 0 0 148694 715988 677433 1842795 1954737 -93785 -91301 358558 282087 150627 165457 207931 116630 The Akron Symphony enriches the lives of audiences, musicians, and our community through exceptional symphonic music, and meaningful, collaborative, and educational programming that welcomes, connects, and engages a broad and diverse regional community. 0 0 1523874 398405 The Akron Symphony Orchestra presents seven classical concerts, one Holiday Pops concert, the annual Gospel Meets Symphony concert, four performances by the Akron Youth Symphony and Philharmonic, and three performances in the City of Akron's Summer Parks Concert series. For youth, the Akron Symphony Orchestra presents Concerts for Kids series, the Head Start Music Program, and the Carnegie Hall Link Up program each spring. Close to 100,000 individuals are served in a season - including approximately 8,000 young people. The Akron Symphony Orchestra prioritizes building meaningful relationships and community ties through music. The organization is passionate about collaborations with local artists and musicians and uses those relationships to broaden its reach and serve citizens across the greater Akron area. 1523874 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 23 0 1 272 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 26 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X Lori Conant 3305358131 92 N Main Street Akron OH 44308 Tom Crookes President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Eda Valentin Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeana Singleton Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 George Rosin Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Lintz Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Leask Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Hite Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Hahn Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kittie Clarke Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Roula Bailey Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Nilsestuen Co-Chair 3.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Sedlock Marketing Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Panlasigui Education Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Jefferson DEI Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lia Jones Development Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Ziegler Finance Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Theresa Petit-Lerner Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Alex Quay Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Geraldine Wojno Kiefer Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Banks Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Johnnette Curry Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jack Kehrli Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Knauer Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Saraceno Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Sferro Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Jarrett Executive Director 40.00 X 80161 0 8112 80161 0 8112 0 0 0 0 0 181542 391500 40997 899288 1513327 Ticket Sale Revenue 711300 250311 250311 Contract Income 711300 131548 131548 Other Program Services 711300 16546 16546 398405 14060 14060 0 181542 62356 -62356 -62356 1863436 398405 0 -48296 X 76851 26897 3843 46111 1123197 934208 132385 56604 45733 16576 14567 14590 31523 11717 11873 7933 22325 22325 271915 237218 11653 23044 129097 127087 2010 8208 8208 149025 136607 12418 5044 5044 118 118 15203 13691 1512 13939 13939 Rent 28612 11070 17542 Misc 13778 13778 Credit card fees 12575 12163 412 Special events 7594 3759 3835 1954737 1523874 282169 148694 2495 29266 15192 80528 17859 13858 23516 31314 201716 165095 51824 36621 247672 0 0 90500 358558 282087 21298 32680 104739 117493 24590 15284 150627 165457 X 147031 3130 60900 113500 207931 116630 358558 282087 -91301 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1147751 1750898 1546807 1446673 1513327 7405456 1147751 1750898 1546807 1446673 1513327 7405456 2225075 5180381 32 72 8765 17416 14060 40345 7445801 0.69570 0.67370 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8593260 4000 925732 391500 51380 9080112 7628487 7000 1382269 370500 53996 8593260 7075051 5000 955781 350500 56845 7628487 8357745 4952 -894754 331000 61892 7075051 6683764 205000 1762423 240000 53442 8357745 0.56430 0.43570 0 1 1 9795 9795 0 191921 155300 36621 36621 Restricted Cash 90500 90500 Deposits 3555 Finance Lease Liabilities 11729 15284 X Part V, Line 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS HELD BY THE GREATER AKRON MUSICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUND IS DETERMINED BASED ON DONOR RESTRICTIONS TO BENEFIT THE GREATER AKRON MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS DIRECTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES INVESTMENT COMMITTEE IN CONSULTATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISOR. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF PROVIDING A STABLE AND GROWING SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS WHILE PRESERVING AND ENHANCING CAPITAL OVER THE LONG-TERM. Part X, Line 2: THE ASSOCIATION AND THE FOUNDATION ARE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THEREFORE, NO PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ASSOCIATION ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ON ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX PROVISIONS, EXPIRING STATUES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS, AND BELIEVES THAT NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY TO COVER ANY UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS' RETURNS FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDING 2020 AND LATER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. GALA 126074 126074 39267 Lakes Tour 42520 42520 14388 2 12948 12948 8701 181542 181542 62356 62356 -62356 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c TRUSTEES ARE ASKED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. THERE IS NO FORMAL MONITORING PROCESS IN PLACE. CONFLICTS, IF ANY, WOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS, THE GAMA PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A SEARCH COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF BOARD, COMMUNITY, AND STAFF MEMBERS WHO CAN BEST REPRESENT THOSE GAMA CONSTITUENCIES ABLE TO DEFINE THE POSITION AND FORMALLY REVIEW APPLICANTS. ONCE THE SEARCH COMMITTEE HAS AFFIRMED THE CANDIDATE IN QUESTION, KEY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEET TO REVIEW THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRA'S COMPARATIVE SALARY INFORMATION AND FRINGES, THE CANDIDATE'S SALARY REQUIREMENTS, CURRENT GAMA BUDGET REQUIREMENTS, THE PROSPECTIVE COMPONENTS OF A CONTRACT, THE EXTENT TO WHICH IT WILL BE EXTENDED, AND THE RANGE TO WHICH THE NEGOTIATOR IS ALLOWED TO NEGOTIATE IN GOOD FAITH. IF AN AGREEMENT IS REACHED, THE AGREEMENT IS PLACED BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR APPROVAL OR REJECTION. A SIMILAR PROCEDURE IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY FOR EVALUATING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST, ALL CURRENT DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IRS FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Program expense - contract services: Program service expenses 159,594. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 22,500. Total expenses 182,094. Other program expenses: Program service expenses 77,624. Management and general expenses 11,653. Fundraising expenses 544. Total expenses 89,821. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS IN THE CURRENT YEAR. Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation 92 North Main Street Akron OH 44308 341635435 Endowment Fund OH 501(c)(3) Line 12A, I Greater Akron Musical Association 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation C 391500 FMV