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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2215547

PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

Financials

$162K$182K2022$180K$200K2023$239K$181K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$239,292$180,988$58,304$150,136$1,868$148,268
May 31, 2024990$179,853$200,016-$20,163$93,261$3,297$89,964
May 31, 2023990$162,383$182,281-$19,898$114,541$4,413$110,128
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$172,574
of which government grants
$4,500
Program service revenue
$44,328
Investment income
$7,055
Net income from fundraising events
$13,671
Other revenue
$15,335

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,006
Other salaries and wages
$6,912
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,380
Professional fundraising fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$14,850
Program services (functional)
$159,437
Management and general (functional)
$7,403
Fundraising (functional)
$14,148

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$93,261
Total assets, end of year
$150,136
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,868
Net assets, end of year
$148,268
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,268
Gross receipts
$244,471
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
PA

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CORLISS BACHMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$25,005
DARRELL CROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RENE RODRIGUEZVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARTIN WESTMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRYAN HAYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TODD WATKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAREN EL-CHAARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REBECCA MEROLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT UMLASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDY UMLASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR JOSEPH CIECKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHRYN DYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM NOCTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
INNA EYZEROVICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR MARK GITTLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERRY GUIDETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BEVIN THEODOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR EDWIN SCHATKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BARBARA BIGELOWCFO
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CORLISS BACHMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$25,000
DARRELL CROOKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RENE RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTIN WESTMAN2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEANNE-MARIE MAIALESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR EDWARD CIECKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR JOSEPH CIECKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR PERCY DOUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHRYN DYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM NOCTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
INNA EYZEROVICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR MARK GITTLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY GUIDETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFFREY MATZKIN ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR EDWIN SCHATKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRYAN HAYBORAD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BEVIN THEODOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TODD WATKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BARBARA BIGELOWCFO
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARRELL CROOKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RENE RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTIN WESTMAN2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEANNE-MARIE MAIALESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR EDWARD CIECKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR JOSEPH CIECKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR PERCY DOUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHRYN DYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM NOCTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
INNA EYZEROVICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR MARK GITTLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY GUIDETTIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFFREY MATZKIN ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR EDWIN SCHATKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRYAN HAYBORAD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BEVIN THEODOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TODD WATKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BARBARA BIGELOWCFO
Officer
20$0
CORLISS BACHMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1524 W LINDEN STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102-4285
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BARBARA BIGELOW, 1524 W LINDEN STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Signed the 990
BARBARA BIGELOW, CFO
Phone
(610) 434-7811
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP

Mission

TO FILL THE ROLE OF THE SMALL ORCHESTRA AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF MUSIC WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH BOTH CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORCHESTRA'S SPECIAL PURPOSE IS TO FULFILL THE ROLE OF THE SMALLER ORCHESTRA, THROUGH ORIGINAL AND IMAGINATIVE PROGRAMMING AT TIMES IN COLLABORATION WITH CHORAL AND OPERATIC GROUPS.
    Expenses $159,437 · revenue $44,328

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2215547
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$150,136
Income (IRS master file)
$244,471

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$239,292$180,988$150,136XML
990May 2024$179,853$200,016$93,261XML
990May 2023$162,383$182,281$114,541XML
990May 2022$119,072$127,164$138,415IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990-EZMay 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 23-2215547).

Questions about PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA is 23-2215547.
Is PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA 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 PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BARBARA BIGELOW.
Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,005 (CORLISS BACHMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $239,292, expenses of $180,988 and total assets of $150,136 at year end.

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