Nonprofit · EIN 04-2678312
BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,478,740 | $3,265,146 | $213,594 | $1,302,569 | $297,470 | $1,005,099 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,357,875 | $3,897,829 | -$539,954 | $1,024,576 | $249,274 | $775,302 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,020,385 | $4,196,008 | -$175,623 | $1,519,867 | $231,607 | $1,288,260 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,008,048
- of which government grants
- $31,400
- Program service revenue
- $429,917
- Investment income
- $32,972
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,893
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$117
- Other revenue
- $7,803
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $926,963
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,299,197
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,610
- Occupancy
- $55,994
- Travel
- $702,025
- Depreciation
- $30,030
- Program services (functional)
- $2,888,225
- Management and general (functional)
- $201,158
- Fundraising (functional)
- $175,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,024,576
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,302,569
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $297,470
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,005,099
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,861
- Publicly traded securities
- $342,002
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $891,547
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $113,552
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,891
- Gross receipts
- $3,506,095
- Employees
- 187
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Beckvold | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $94,423 | $16,302 |
| Benjamin Zander | Director and Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $4,018 |
| Erik Ryan | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Goodearl | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Forgays | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas J Raffa | Vice Chair and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerilyn Asher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Armenne Derderian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Dornbush | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geralyn Dreyfous | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Urs Gauchat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sung-Dae Hong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Winfield Perry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Sheckman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Trant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Christensen | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $18,638 |
| Benjamin Zander | Director and Founder Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $3,644 |
| Sherie Bush | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Goodearl | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Forgays | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas J Raffa | Vice Chair and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerilyn Asher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Armenne Derderian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Dornbush | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geralyn Dreyfous | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Fearer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Urs Gauchat | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sung-Dae Hong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Kung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Winfield Perry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Malcolm Salter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Sheckman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Trant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISABETH CHRISTENSEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $18,528 |
| BENJAMIN ZANDER | DIRECTOR, MUSIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $3,824 |
| SHERIE BUSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J RAFFA | VICE CHAIR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GOODEARL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE FORGAYS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERILYN ASHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMENNE DERDERIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES DORNBUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALYN WHITE DREYFOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE FEARER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| URS GAUCHAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNG-DAE HONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA KUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WINFIELD PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM SALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SHECKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA ROSE STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD JAMES TRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 236 HUNTINGTON AVE STE 209, BOSTON, MA 02115-4701
- In care of
- % DEREK BECKVOLD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Derek Beckvold, 236 Huntington Avenue, Suite 209, Boston, MA 02115
- Signed the 990
- Derek Beckvold, Managing Director
- Phone
- (617) 236-0999
- Website
- www.bostonphil.org
Mission
The BPO was formed in 1979 to provide opportunities for an evolving community of amateur student and professional players to perform together present challenging classical repertoire & enhance the publics awareness & understanding of this music. Through its recordings pre-concert lectures and affordable concert tickets the BPO seeks to reduce boundaries between audiences and the music itself.
Program accomplishments
- Boston Philharmonic Orchestra BPO: The BPO is committed to bringing passionate music-making to the world. The members of the BPO are a unique blend of professional amateur and student musicians. Through probing innovative performances of the highest quality carefully designed programs informative and intelligent program notes and pre-concert lectures that heighten participation the BPO reaches to the heart of great music to offer an expansive enriching experience for players and audiences alike.Expenses $1,422,175 · revenue $308,500
- Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra BPYO: During the year ended June 30 2013 the BPO founded the BPYO. With a mission of "shaping future leaders through music" the tuition-free BPYO provides a unique opportunity for accomplished young musicians ages 12-21 to study great orchestral repertoire in a musically dynamic and intellectually challenging community. BPYO members are asked to not only master their parts and to gain a deep understanding of the musical score through regular sectional rehearsals but also to engage in dialogue with Mr. Zander founder and conductor on all aspects of the music and the rehearsal process. In addition to frequent performances in Bostons Symphony Hall the BPYO tours annually and has performed in Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe Mexico and South America.Expenses $1,404,316 · revenue $121,329
- Education & Community Engagement programs: The BPO offers a number of Interpretation Classes throughout the year on Saturday mornings at the Boston Public Library. Mr. Zanders famed communication skills & lifetime immersion in all aspects of musical performance help him be a transformative musical coach guiding & inspiring highly accomplished young musicians who live or study in the Boston area to a deeper understanding of what the music is actually asking of the performer & how to communicate that with the greatest intensity & authenticity to the audience. These classes are free & open to the general public. Also included in this initiative is the Benjamin Zander Center an initiative dedicated to capturing the impactful legacy of the BPOs founder. Through an innovative web portal a record label Brattle Media & other special projects the Centers mission is to bring the transformative power of Mr. Zanders teachings to a global audience.Expenses $61,734
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2678312
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,302,569
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,506,095
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,478,740 | $3,265,146 | $1,302,569 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,357,875 | $3,897,829 | $1,024,576 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,020,385 | $4,196,008 | $1,519,867 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,244,291 | $3,184,021 | $1,622,095 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 04-2678312).
Questions about BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION is 04-2678312.
- Is BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION 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 BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Derek Beckvold.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,423 (Derek Beckvold, Managing Director).
- How much revenue does BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,478,740, expenses of $3,265,146 and total assets of $1,302,569 at year end.
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