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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1162641

DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27702

Financials

$179K$152K2023$276K$193K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$276,381$192,846$83,535$364,978-$40$365,018
June 30, 2024990-EZ$179,026$152,251$26,775$112,465$10,885$101,580
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$248,708
of which government grants
$199,430
Program service revenue
$27,673
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,224
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,224
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$160,772
Management and general (functional)
$32,074

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$112,366
Total assets, end of year
$364,978
Total liabilities, end of year
-$40
Net assets, end of year
$365,018
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,059
Gross receipts
$276,381
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William CurryMusic Director
Key employee
30$26,042
Suzanne BoltPresident
Officer
20$0
Jesse RosenVice President
Officer
20$0
John RalstonTreasurer
Officer
10$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William CurryBoard Member - music director30$22,737
Laura ManningBoard member - musician23$4,650
Erin DenningBoard Member - musician25$3,510
Suzanne BoltBoard member - musician20$1,420
John RalstonBoard Member15$0
Jesse RosenBoard Member20$0
Dorothy BrowneBoard Member10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1993, DURHAM, NC 27702-1993
In care of
% JOHN RALSTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Ralston, PO BOX 1993, DURHAM, NC 277021993
Signed the 990
John Ralston, Treasurer
Phone
(508) 340-2920

Mission

Enhancing Durhams rich cultural heritage the Durham Symphony Orchestra performs high quality orchestral concerts that foster accessibility and encourage the development of music appreciation and education. The Durham Symphonys programming reflects a commitment to familiar American and popular music.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Durham Symphony and the Concert Singers of Cary performed Joel Thompsons Seven Last Words choral and orchestral work in February 2025. The piece is a musical setting of the last words of seven unarmed Black men killed by police and authority figures intended to express grief fear and anger while evoking empathy. The Durham Symphony played several other works of similar quality to round out this very important concert for the community of Durham.
    Expenses $72,935 · grants $42,674 · revenue $54,915
  • The Durham Symphony performed its annual holiday pops concert in early December.
    Expenses $25,840 · grants $20,000 · revenue $27,850
  • the Durham Symphony performed a Family concert at the Durham Theater that included music set for children and families along with visual art from local artists for visual stimulation to accompany the music.
    Expenses $9,393 · grants $20,000 · revenue $20,736
  • Election concert
    Expenses $28,062 · grants $20,000 · revenue $3,604
  • Treyburn Country Club performance + November String quartet
    Expenses $5,546 · revenue $2,670
  • Emily K. Side by Side with Youth orchestra
    Expenses $12,789 · grants $20,000 · revenue $4,000
  • Pops in the Park Concert + Bay city brass concert + Previous year concert costs
    Expenses $13,434 · grants $20,000 · revenue $124
  • Previous year adjustments to artist compensation
    Expenses -$7,227

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1162641
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
1977
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$364,978
Income (IRS master file)
$276,381

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$276,381$192,846$364,978IRS
990-EZJune 2024$179,026$152,251$112,465XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––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 56-1162641).

Questions about DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED is 56-1162641.
Is DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED 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 DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED 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 DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED 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 DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Ralston.
Who are the officers and directors of DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,042 (William Curry, Music Director).
How much revenue does DURHAM SYMPHONY INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,381, expenses of $192,846 and total assets of $364,978 at year end.

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