Nonprofit · EIN 06-6000592
NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,529,838 | $2,759,195 | -$229,357 | $4,749,903 | $194,085 | $4,555,818 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,672,898 | $2,478,557 | $194,341 | $4,837,109 | $151,482 | $4,685,627 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,936,632
- of which government grants
- $91,666
- Program service revenue
- $476,323
- Investment income
- $67,868
- Royalties
- $8,206
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,255
- Other revenue
- $49,015
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,814
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,317,566
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,713,352
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $46,270
- Travel
- $98,199
- Depreciation
- $4,950
- Program services (functional)
- $2,115,771
- Management and general (functional)
- $322,015
- Fundraising (functional)
- $321,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,837,109
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,749,903
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $194,085
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,555,818
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,201,971
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,353,847
- Gross receipts
- $2,546,526
- Employees
- 274
- Volunteers
- 42
- Year formed
- 1929
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE CARROLL | CEO Officer | 40 | $200,814 |
| CRAIG D HLAVAC | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RUBEN RODRIGUEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUNLEAVEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMEY MARRELLA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BURTON ALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA ASTMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERRYMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAVALIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH CHURCHWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DONIUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERT DOVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE GARCIA-LEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZANAIYA LEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE LOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD LOPRESTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY MUCCILLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRISTI STROUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN TANOUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE CARROLL | CEO Officer | 40 | $191,612 |
| FORREST TEMPLE | CFO Officer | 32 | $80,069 |
| KEITH CHURCHWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RUBDN RODRIGUEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUNLEAVEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMEY MARRELLA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BURTON ALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA ASTMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERRYMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAVALIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DONIUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERT DOVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE GARCIA-LEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR CRAIG HLAVAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ZANAIYA LEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE LOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MORLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY MUCCILLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRISTI STROUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LYNN TANOUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEN VERMUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2929, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-0029
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELAINE C CARROLL, 4 HAMILTON STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
- Signed the 990
- ELAINE C CARROLL, CEO
- Phone
- (203) 865-0831
- Website
- HTTPS://NEWHAVENSYMPHONY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ZACKIN ZIMYESKI SULLIVAN CPA LLC
Mission
THE NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENRICHES CONNECTICUT'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING OFFERED STATEWIDE INSPIRES DEEPER AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND MEANINGFUL ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIONS WHICH INCREASE THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE SYMPHONY. AUTHENTIC COMMITMENTS TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESS MOVE THE NHSO TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION THAT REFLECTS THE RICHLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN ALL AREAS OF SYMPHONY LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- CLASSICS SERIES: IN THE 2024-25 SEASON, THE NHSO PERFORMED MAINSTAGE ORCHESTRA CONCERTS AT WOOLSEY HALL AT YALE UNIVERSITY, THE JOHN C. LYMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, ST. MARY'S CHURCH, SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL, AND SHELTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.MUSIC DIRECTOR PERRY SO CELEBRATED HIS FIRST SEASON AS THE NHSO'S MUSIC DIRECTOR WITH CONCERTS LIKE DANZAS SINFONICAS THAT INCLUDED LATIN GRAMMY-WINNER TRUMPETER PACHO FLORES; A REIMAGINING OF BEETHOVEN'S ONLY BALLET, THE CREATURES OF PROMETHEUS, WITH SPOKEN WORD POETRY PERFORMED BY NEW HAVEN'S POET LAUREATE SHARMONT LITTLE; CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS; AND THE NEW HAVEN PREMIERE OF NATHANIEL DETT'S ORATORIO, THE ORDERING OF MOSES. PIECES PLAYED CAME FROM THE MUSICAL REPERTOIRE OF, LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, JOHANNES BRAHMS, UNSUK CHIN, GABRIELA LENA FRANK, DANIEL FREIBERG, ALBERTO GINASTERA, JOSEPH HAYDN, ARTURO MARQUEZ, OTTORINO RESPIGHI, SILVESTRE REVUELTAS, NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, CLARA SCHUMANN, ANTONIO VIVALDI, RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, DU YUN.Expenses $1,008,435 · revenue $287,606
- POPS SERIES: THE NHSO'S VENERABLE POPS SERIES CONCERTS BEGAN IN 1945 AT THE NEW HAVEN ARENA AND HAVE FEATURED SUCH ESTEEMED ARTISTS AS DAVE BRUBECK, JUDY COLLINS, DIZZY GILLESPIE, BENNY GOODMAN, MARVIN HAMLISCH, SKITCH HENDERSON, WYNTON MARSALIS, DUDLEY MOORE, BUDDY RICH, DOC SEVERINSON, ARTIE SHAW, JAMES TAYLOR, AND SARAH VAUGHAN.PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR CHELSEA TIPTON, II LED THE SYMPHONY'S POPULAR HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AS WELL AS IT'S MAGIC! JOAN ELLISON SWINGS IN HIGH FIDELITY. THE POPS SERIES, WHICH HELD PROGRAMS AT LYMAN CENTER AT SCSU AND SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL, CONCLUDED WITH A NEW SHOW CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH VIDEO GAME FUNK-FUSION BAND DISCOCACTUS.Expenses $351,300 · revenue $133,453
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS:THE NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ANNUALLY BRING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:FAMILY CONCERT SERIES DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SMALL ENSEMBLES THAT ALLOW FOR AN INTIMATE AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE, THE NHSO OFFERED TWO FAMILY CONCERT PROGRAMS, EACH PERFORMED IN MULTIPLE NEIGHBORHOODS AND REGIONAL VENUES WITH NHSO OFFERING A SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF EACH PROGRAM. 2024-2025 OFFERINGS INCLUDED A NEW ORLEANS SUMMER SWING CONCERT WITH NHSO BRASS PLAYERS, AND AN EXPLORATION OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM WITH THE PROGRAM THREE LITTLE PIGS AND ANANSI THE SPIDER.YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS HAVE BROUGHT FULL ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES TO PUBLICSCHOOL CHILDREN FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. THESE PERFORMANCES ARE PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE. THE NHSO WELCOMES THOUSANDS OF YOUNG LISTENERS TO CONCERTS DESIGNED EXPRESSLY FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, SUPPORTED BY AN EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM GUIDE THAT SUPPORTS STATE AND NATIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS. MANY OF THE SCHOOLS HOST PRE-CONCERT VISITS TO THEIR CLASSROOMS BY NHSO TEACHING ARTISTS. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF STUDENTS HEAR LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THIS YEAR, THE NHSO OFFERED FREE, PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF THIS PROGRAM IN NEW HAVEN, AS WELL AS IN-SCHOOL FIELD TRIP STYLE PERFORMANCES.CREATING MUSICAL READERSCREATING MUSICAL READERS HIGHLIGHTS INSTRUMENTS FROM EACH OF THE FOUR FAMILIES OF THE ORCHESTRA IN THE CONTEXT OF LITERACY ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE PERFORMED AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND THE CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. DESIGNED FOR PRE-K THROUGH 2ND GRADE, MUSIC AND STORYTELLING ARE COMBINED TO ENCOURAGE AVID READING AND BEGIN A LIFETIME OF MUSICAL AWARENESS. EACH 45-MINUTE PROGRAM FEATURES AN NHSO MUSICIAN ACCOMPANYING A STORYBOOK ON THEIR INSTRUMENT, WITH BOOK TITLES INCLUDING MOLE MUSIC (VIOLIN), TUBBY THE TUBA (TUBA), AND RALPH'S SECRET WEAPON (BASSOON). PRESENTING PARTNERS CONTINUE TO BRING NHSO TEACHING ARTISTS BACK DUE TO THE PROGRAM'S POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUNG READERS.YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECTTHE PROJECT IS A 2-YEAR EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR TALENTED AND ENGAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVANCED MUSICAL STUDY. STUDENTS COMPLETE MUSIC THEORY COURSES; PARTICIPATE IN PRIVATE COMPOSITION LESSONS AND MONTHLY COMPOSITION SEMINARS; AND WORKSHOP DIRECTLY WITH PROFESSIONALS. THE PROJECT CULMINATES IN AN ANNUAL PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF A CHAMBER WORK WITH THE MUSICIANS OF THE NHSO, WHICH IS RECORDED FOR THE STUDENTS. THE NHSO'S YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECT HAS WON NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR BOTH ITS DEPTH OF STUDY AND THE PRESTIGIOUS PERSONNEL INVESTED IN THE COMPOSERS' GROWTH.ALL PARTICIPANTS FROM THE PREVIOUS COHORTS HAVE GAINED ACCESS TO CONSERVATORY AND HIGHER-EDUCATION MUSIC PROGRAMS.Expenses $328,792 · revenue $59,818
- HARMONY FELLOWSHIP FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MUSICIANS, CONDUCTORS, ARTS ADMINISTRATORS, AND BOARD LEADERSTHE NHSO'S HARMONY FELLOWSHIPS , ORIGINALLY FUNDED BY THE ANN & GORDON GETTY FOUNDATION THROUGH THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS, PROVIDE VITAL EARLY CAREER SUPPORT TO INSTRUMENTALISTS, CONDUCTORS, ARTS ADMINISTRATIVE, AND BOARD FELLOWS, BRINGING INCREASED DIVERSITY TO ALL AREAS OF THE SYMPHONY.THE INSTRUMENTAL FELLOWSHIP ACCEPTS A COHORT OF TWO MUSICIANS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS EVERY YEAR FOR A TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIP. FELLOWS RECEIVE LESSONS, PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS MOCK AUDITIONS, AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY CONCERTS WITH THE ORCHESTRA. AT THE END OF THE TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIP, EACH FELLOW WILL BE INVITED TO ANY FUTURE OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION FOR THE NHSO AND PAST FELLOWS HAVE WON SPOTS ON THE NHSO SUBSTITUTE LISTEACH COHORT, ALONG WITH TWO NHSO ORCHESTRA MEMBERS, FORMS ONE OF TWO HARMONY QUARTETS. THE HARMONY QUARTETS ARE INTEGRAL TO NHSO EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON RESILIENCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. CONDUCTING FELLOWS RECEIVE MENTORSHIP FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR PERRY SO AND PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR CHELSEA TIPTON WHILE ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD FELLOWS ARE PAIRED WITH STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO WORK ON PROJECTS AND COMMITTEES THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL GOALS.Expenses $427,244
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
- 06-6000592
- 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
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,749,903
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,546,526
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,529,838 | $2,759,195 | $4,749,903 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,672,898 | $2,478,557 | $4,837,109 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,314,694 | $2,575,696 | $4,553,103 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 06-6000592).
Questions about NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC is 06-6000592.
- Is NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC 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 NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC 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 NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC 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 NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELAINE C CARROLL.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,814 (ELAINE CARROLL, CEO).
- How much revenue does NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,529,838, expenses of $2,759,195 and total assets of $4,749,903 at year end.
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