Nonprofit · EIN 59-1223691
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,890,347 | $14,111,649 | $1,778,698 | $15,607,122 | $3,286,712 | $12,320,410 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,141,438
- of which government grants
- $319,272
- Program service revenue
- $4,204,626
- Investment income
- $1,175,021
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $945,267
- Net income from fundraising events
- $220,456
- Other revenue
- $369,262
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $331,912
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,677,993
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,858,622
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,703
- Accounting fees
- $125,316
- Occupancy
- $1,005,026
- Travel
- $57,333
- Depreciation
- $9,990
- Program services (functional)
- $11,808,496
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,850,711
- Fundraising (functional)
- $452,442
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,662,829
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,607,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,286,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,320,410
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $87,123
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,447,458
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,415
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,305,995
- Gross receipts
- $17,674,915
- Employees
- 276
- Volunteers
- 662
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGNACIO BARRON VIELA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $210,975 | $15,228 |
| JEFFREY MULTER | CONCERTMASTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,027 | $22,925 |
| ANITA SAMAROO | VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $120,937 | $14,228 |
| SUSANA WEYMOUTH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,362 | $10,062 |
| LINDA CASSALY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE COTTON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HANEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BALKCOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE BERTELSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BETZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTSERRAT CERF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH J DANIELS ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA DODDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA DRISCOLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
22 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY EICHENBAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE FANNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMERICO GONZALVO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN KLINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PEPPARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY SATTERFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SAUERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCY SHUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT F SHUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| J HARRISON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD STEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE STROM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE ULREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HERBERT WALTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN J WHITNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARI WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY C YADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE ZINOBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 244 2ND AVE N STE 420, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701-3306
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- IGNACIO BARRON VIELA, 244 2ND AVENUE NORTH 420, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
- Signed the 990
- IGNACIO BARRON VIELA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (727) 362-3331
- Return prepared by
- RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA
Mission
TO ENRICH THE LIFE OF THE TAMPA BAY AREA AS IT INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS AND EDUCATES A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE WITH THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF LIVE SYMPHONIC MUSIC, ENSURING THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY THIS LEGACY THAT CELEBRATES THE HUMAN SPIRIT.
Program accomplishments
- CONCERT PERFORMANCES:FOR MORE THAN 57 YEARS, THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA (TFO) HAS SERVED THE TAMPA BAY AREA AND BEYOND. TFO IS RECOGNIZED AS TAMPA BAY'S LEADING PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTION, THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN FLORIDA, AND ONE OF THE MOST VIBRANT AND INNOVATIVE ORCHESTRAS IN AMERICA. THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, THE ORCHESTRA INSPIRES THE PEOPLE OF TAMPA BAY AND SERVES AS A LEADER AND BEACON FOR THE MUSICAL ARTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. REGARDLESS OF WHERE PERFORMANCES OCCUR, THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE ENTIRE TAMPA BAY AREA.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.Expenses $10,037,222 · revenue $3,700,071
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY:TFO'S EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR A LARGE PORTION OF ITS ANNUAL TOTAL AUDIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE OR FOR LOW COST. THESE ACTIVITIES FOLLOW TFO'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATE AND IMPACT A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND SOCIOECONOMIC MEANS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.Expenses $1,771,274 · revenue $504,555
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
- 59-1223691
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,607,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,674,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,177,429 | $12,492,191 | $15,039,564 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,472,393 | $11,360,424 | $14,411,796 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC is 59-1223691.
- Is FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names IGNACIO BARRON VIELA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 37 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,975 (IGNACIO BARRON VIELA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,890,347, expenses of $14,111,649 and total assets of $15,607,122 at year end.
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