Nonprofit · EIN 31-1190635
NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC
Tax-exempt · NEWPORT, KY 41072
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $649,528 | $646,685 | $2,843 | $885,219 | $126,571 | $758,648 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $670,166 | $622,414 | $47,752 | $903,493 | $146,205 | $757,288 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $714,843 | $650,384 | $64,459 | $855,962 | $152,682 | $703,280 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $443,290
- Program service revenue
- $88,053
- Investment income
- $14,619
- Net income from gaming
- $100,354
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,212
- Other revenue
- $103,566
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $142,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $90,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,564
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,050
- Occupancy
- $25,696
- Travel
- $13,455
- Depreciation
- $58
- Program services (functional)
- $566,582
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,906
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $903,493
- Total assets, end of year
- $885,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $126,571
- Net assets, end of year
- $758,648
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $760
- Publicly traded securities
- $109,129
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $572,796
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $185,852
- Gross receipts
- $659,602
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 71
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | EX DIR (EX-OFFICO) Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 65 | $144,250 | $22,860 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMSON | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 55 | $92,500 | $27,598 |
| Janice Cushman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gocher | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA STEINER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MCHALE VENARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HITCH | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | EX DIR (EX-OFFICO) Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 65 | $165,100 | $54,817 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMSON | MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,900 | $46,491 |
| Janice Cushman | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gocher | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HACKMAN ZIEGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL KRUETZKAMP | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BAILEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA STEINER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MCHALE VENARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARAH REMY NEWSOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR CASSIDY | EX DIR (EX-OFFICO) Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 65 | $165,100 | $56,237 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMSON | MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,900 | $43,726 |
| CATHY STICKELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EPPECHAL SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HACKMAN ZIEGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL KRUETZKAMP | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BAILEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA STEINER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MCHALE VENARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARAH REMY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FRIED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 72810, NEWPORT, KY 41072-0810
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JR CASSIDY, PO BOX 72810, NEWPORT, KY 41072
- Signed the 990
- JR CASSIDY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (859) 431-6216
- Website
- WWW.KYSO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd
Mission
TO CULTURALLY ENRICH, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND GREATER CINCINNATI THROUGH UNIQUE AND THEMATIC PERFORMANCES DESIGNED TO MAKE SYMPHONIC MUSIC ATTRACTIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.
Program accomplishments
- KSO Summer Park Series includes six free outdoor programs performed in the picturesque and relaxed setting of Covington, Kys Devou Park, and Fort Thomas, Kys Tower Park, from July through September. These casual concerts welcome families and individual of all socio- economic backgrounds. Seniors and those wishing to avoid crowds are invited to attend each morning dress rehearsal. Admission and parking are free. The 2024 Summer concerts reached approximately 15,550 area residents in-person and virtually.Expenses $180,794
- The Subscription Series concerts spanned from October through May, and featured five attractive, accessible and affordable symphonic programs offered in venues throughout N KY and SW Ohio to an audience of 2,502 people. These concerts are the sole source of earned ticket revenues (prices range from $9.50 to $35). Subscription Series concerts showcase the orchestras most musically challenging and aesthetically creative performances, and remains the basis for program structure, artistic development and musical growth.Expenses $271,814 · revenue $71,229
- This season the KSOs education efforts, reached 4,007 Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati students and their teachers, grade 3 -12 from 136 schools (42 public, private, parochial and 94 home schools/cooperatives). 52% of participants were considered economically disadvantaged. These free programs introduce and showcase symphony music and its derivatives and help fill gaps left in many schools curriculums. For 30 years the KSO has provided engaging programs teachers say they need to help their students succeed.Expenses $104,949
- 3,650 people reached, excluding the KSO Brass Quintets National Anthem performance for the Cincinnati Reds game.Expenses $9,025 · revenue $16,825
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
- 31-1190635
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $885,219
- Income (IRS master file)
- $659,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $649,528 | $646,685 | $885,219 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $670,166 | $622,414 | $903,493 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $714,843 | $650,384 | $855,962 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $575,266 | $545,233 | $816,245 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 31-1190635).
Questions about NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC is 31-1190635.
- Is NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JR CASSIDY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,250 (JR CASSIDY, EX DIR (EX-OFFICO)).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $649,528, expenses of $646,685 and total assets of $885,219 at year end.
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