Nonprofit · EIN 01-6006058
PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,525,052 | $5,690,781 | -$165,729 | $16,876,482 | $570,013 | $16,306,469 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,332,163 | $4,464,312 | -$132,149 | $16,462,994 | $691,156 | $15,771,838 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,034,427
- Program service revenue
- $2,641,728
- Investment income
- $705,121
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $302,622
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,590
- Other revenue
- $143,776
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,127
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,510,855
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,069,959
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,942
- Accounting fees
- $23,200
- Travel
- $387,069
- Depreciation
- $13,079
- Program services (functional)
- $3,674,974
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,542,310
- Fundraising (functional)
- $473,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,462,994
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,876,482
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $570,013
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,306,469
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,230
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,503,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,769,218
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,537,251
- Gross unrelated business income
- $98,581
- Gross receipts
- $6,038,501
- Employees
- 290
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1932
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECKART PREU | MUSIC DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,031 | $11,766 |
| CAROLYN NISHON THRU 73125 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $128,698 | $14,647 |
| COLLEEN KHOURY | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI GORDAN | PRESIDENT EL Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS DESMOND | TREASURER & Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BANCROFT | VP ANN FUND Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ABBONDANZA | VP TRUSTEE & Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BREDA WHITE | VP LEARN & C Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| OMAR HASAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ALAIMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SARGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATE STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| WENDY SUEHRSTEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LENDALL L SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| APRIL TARDIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| OLIVER TE BOEKHORST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM C THORNTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| SETH WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRENT WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LIZ MURLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KYO BANNAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECKART PREU | MUSIC DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,673 | $14,455 |
| CAROLYN NISHON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $134,351 | $14,440 |
| COLLEEN KHOURY | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS DESMOND | TREASURER & Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BANCROFT | PRES. COUN. Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ABBONDANZA | VP TRUSTEE & Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI GORDAN | VP ORCHESTRA Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY B NEAL | VP ARTISTIC Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BREDA WHITE | VP LEARN & C Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OMAR HASAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ALAIMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TALYA EDLUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SARGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY SUEHRSTEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SEGAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LENDALL L SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL TARDIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER TE BOEKHORST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM C THORNTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH WEBBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 85 EXCHANGE ST 4TH FLOOR, PORTLAND, ME 04101-5036
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLYN NISHON THRU 73125, 85 EXCHANGE STREET, FOURTH FLOOR, PORTLAND, ME 04101
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER RYAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (207) 773-6128
- Website
- WWW.PORTLANDSYMPHONY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUNYON KERSTEEN OUELLETTE
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- THE PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CHARTERED IN 1932, IS MAINE'S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA WITH AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF 5.6 MILLION FOR ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON. DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE SYMPHONY REMAINED CONNECTED TO AUDIENCES BY BOTH OFFERING LIVE PERFORMANCES AS WELL AS DIGITALLY OFFERING TWO CONCERTS RECORDED AT MERRILL AUDITORIUM. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE A GALA, 8 CLASSICAL, 4 POPS, 3 DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERTS, 1 YOUTH CONCERT, THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT SERIES, MULTIPLE SCHOOL LESSONS, KINDERKONZERTS, AND A 2-CONCERT SUMMER SERIES IN OLD ORCHARD SEASIDE PAVILION.Expenses $3,674,974 · revenue $2,641,728
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-6006058
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1933
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,876,482
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,038,501
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $5,525,052 | $5,690,781 | $16,876,482 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $4,332,163 | $4,464,312 | $16,462,994 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $4,272,536 | $4,317,015 | $15,577,911 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $3,659,418 | $4,144,859 | $14,736,748 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-6006058).
Questions about PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- What is the EIN of PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is 01-6006058.
- Is PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1933.
- Are donations to PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names CAROLYN NISHON THRU 73125.
- Who are the officers and directors of PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,031 (ECKART PREU, MUSIC DIRECT).
- How much revenue does PORTLAND MAINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,525,052, expenses of $5,690,781 and total assets of $16,876,482 at year end.
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