Nonprofit · EIN 62-0550979
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $28,093,409 | $30,351,321 | -$2,257,912 | $87,042,611 | $28,718,533 | $58,324,078 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $32,045,277 | $32,671,348 | -$626,071 | $89,632,869 | $28,818,084 | $60,814,785 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $22,002,934 | $29,140,670 | -$7,137,736 | $89,181,075 | $26,874,854 | $62,306,221 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,877,487
- of which government grants
- $221,619
- Membership dues
- $9,350
- Program service revenue
- $9,570,277
- Investment income
- $2,996,944
- Net rental income
- -$1,051,278
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,510,958
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$503,775
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $643,901
- Other revenue
- $1,648,701
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $40,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,751,156
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,692,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,998,636
- Professional fundraising fees
- $204,432
- Legal fees
- $93,559
- Accounting fees
- $101,911
- Occupancy
- $456,899
- Travel
- $23,844
- Depreciation
- $1,629,665
- Program services (functional)
- $25,212,757
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,617,405
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,521,159
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $89,632,869
- Total assets, end of year
- $87,042,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,718,533
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,324,078
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $59,945,726
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,980,288
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,638,112
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,685,966
- Gross receipts
- $32,802,207
- Employees
- 533
- Volunteers
- 180
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Guerrero | Conductor & Music Director Key employee | 40 | $581,417 | $34,774 |
| Alan D Valentine | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $400,709 | $17,585 |
| Peter Otto | Concertmaster Highest-paid employee | 40 | $308,966 | $19,469 |
| Dan Grossman | VP of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,705 | $40,979 |
| Jenneen Reed | CFO (Resigned 01/10/2025) Officer | 40 | $209,378 | $10,584 |
| Melinda Phillips | CDO Officer | 40 | $196,944 | $9,936 |
| Erik Gratton | Musician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,568 | $14,451 |
| Alison Bolton | VP of Artistic Admin & General Mgr Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,700 | $12,108 |
| Enrico Lopez-Yanez | Principal Pops Conductor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,323 | $14,593 |
| Laura Ross | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $71,688 | $14,641 |
| Louise Morrison | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $76,553 | $9,644 |
| Jeff vom Saal | COO (Hired 09/01/2024) Officer | 40 | $65,622 | $1,846 |
| Amy Killett | CFO (Hired 11/01/2024) Officer | 40 | $25,000 | $0 |
| Dr Mark D Peacock | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hank Ingram | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
48 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan McNabb | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Cavarra | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela L Carter | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Mosley Sebastian | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Giarratana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Griffin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Grace | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia Clark Matthews | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Thomas Sr | Director/Chorus President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Andre Churchwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel Diermeier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Kenneth Sands | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Stephen Eaves | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Trey Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Humphreys | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Carr Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Awh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Henry Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Rooney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Todd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanie Rittenberry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremie Papin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Huie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karl Sprules | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Keeley Locke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Covington Kimbrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marielena Ramos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Tillinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Sposato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael W Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neil Krugman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Deidiker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peri Widener | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phylanice Nashe JD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rhonda Mulroy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Dennis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Lipman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Starling Davis Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Abelman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Vincent Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Victoria Pao | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yuri Cunza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 61 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Guerrero | Conductor/Music Director Key employee | 40 | $568,706 | $34,233 |
| Alan D Valentine | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $381,636 | $22,180 |
| Tonya Robles | COO (Through 12/31/2023) Officer | 40 | $232,358 | $1,038 |
| Dan Grossman | VP OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,403 | $37,019 |
| Enrico Lopez-Yanez | PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,298 | $11,895 |
| Erin Hall | Musician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,224 | $14,402 |
| Erik Gratton | Musician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,441 | $13,931 |
| Eric Swartz | VP OF VENUE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,437 | $5,063 |
| Joel Reist | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $84,611 | $17,845 |
| Laura Ross | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $67,631 | $13,933 |
| Jenneen Reed | CFO (Begin 11/20/2023) Officer | 40 | $34,579 | $0 |
| Melinda Phillips | CDO (Begin 12/1/2023) Officer | 40 | $16,667 | $0 |
| Dr Mark D Peacock | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Cavarra | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Orrin Henry Ingram III | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela L Carter | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Mosley Sebastian | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Neff MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Giarratana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Folds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn S Wenzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Teather | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Clark Matthews | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Kenneth Sands | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Humphreys | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fredrik Antoine Savage | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Carr Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George R Lee III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Awh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James M Rooney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Todd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanie Rittenberry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremie Papin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Huie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan McNabb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Sprules | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Skelo Gardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Covington Kimbrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marielena Ramos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Tillinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Sposato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael W Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Krugman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Deidiker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peri Widener | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phylanice Nashe JD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda Mulroy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard L Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Lipman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Zeitlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Starling Davis Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Vincent Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Jackson | Director/Chorus President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Pao | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Winston Justice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yuri Cunza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 68 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Guerrero | Conductor/Music Director Key employee | 40 | $552,949 | $44,809 |
| Alan D Valentine | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $346,038 | $37,917 |
| Jonathan Norris | CDO Officer | 40 | $165,690 | $9,294 |
| Marye Walker Lewis | CFO Officer | 40 | $162,826 | $9,825 |
| Katherine Sejba | VP OF MARKETING (Until September 2022) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,363 | $3,809 |
| Enrico Lopez-Yanez | PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,605 | $9,621 |
| Jun Iwasaki | Concertmaster (Resigned July 2022) Former | 40 | $120,453 | $9,342 |
| Erik Gratton | Musician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,094 | $13,195 |
| Eric Swartz | VP OF VENUE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,019 | $10,372 |
| Jonathan Marx | COO (UNTIL JULY 2022) Former | 40 | $105,847 | $8,759 |
| Karen Warren | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,274 | $10,723 |
| Gerald Greer | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $83,750 | $17,071 |
| Joel Reist | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $75,006 | $17,212 |
| Anthony Parce | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $75,313 | $13,227 |
| Tonya Robles | COO (Hired 9/1/2022) Officer | 40 | $87,412 | $0 |
| Johna Smith | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $70,234 | $13,211 |
| Laura Ross | Director/Musician (See Schedule O) Trustee or director | 40 | $64,672 | $13,421 |
| Dr Mark D Peacock | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Cavarra | Board Chair - Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Orrin Henry Ingram III | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela L Carter | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Mosley Sebastian | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Hard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Neff MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Giarratana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Folds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn S Wenzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Clark Matthews | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr E Kelly Sanford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Janice Riley-Burt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Kenneth Sands | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lorenzo F Candelaria | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Humphreys | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fredrik Antoine Savage | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Carr Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George R Lee III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Awh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Todd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanie Rittenberry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremie Papin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Sprules | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Crumbo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Covington Kimbrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Manuel Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Tillinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha R Ingram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Sposato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael W Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Deidliker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peri Widener | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phylanice Nashe JD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda Mulroy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard L Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodney Essig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Lipman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Zeitlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Starling Davis Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Vincent Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Jackson | Director/Chorus President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Laughlin McCluggage | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Pao | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W Brantley Phillips Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Jarrell Jones Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Winston Justice | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 SYMPHONY PL, NASHVILLE, TN 37201-2031
- In care of
- % KAREN WARREN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alan D Valentine, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201
- Signed the 990
- Amy Killett, CFO
- Phone
- (615) 687-6515
- Website
- nashvillesymphony.org
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
The Nashville Symphony inspires and engages a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. As Middle Tennessee continues to grow and transform, the Nashville Symphony will be a financially robust, leading orchestra fully supported and embraced by the community it serves and recognized by its peers for its innovation and excellence. Key to achieving this vision, the Nashville Symphony will: - Entertain and educate audiences with varied opportunities to engage with orchestral music. - Be recognized as a leading arts organization defined by performing an innovative and excellent portfolio distinguished by a commitment to American music, including underrepresented voices. - Strengthen diversified revenue streams in order to routinely deliver a balanced operating budget and meet goals for endowment contributions. - Build a diverse, welcoming, and effective organization that is a great place to work and is reflective of the Middle Tennessee community.
Program accomplishments
- Artistic Programming : The Nashville Symphony is where music comes alive for Middle Tennessee and beyond. Founded in 1946, the orchestra performs at the world-class Schermerhorn Symphony Center, presenting a dynamic range of programming that spans classical masterworks, groundbreaking new commissions, jazz, pop, film with live orchestra, and family concerts. A national leader in championing contemporary American orchestral music, the Symphony has premiered and recorded works by many of today's most celebrated composers, earning 14 GRAMMY Awards and 27 nominations. The Nashville Symphony performs nearly 200 concerts annually, including free and low-cost education and community programs that collectively reach nearly 550,000 people of all ages across Middle Tennessee each year. Through broadcasts, recordings, and streaming, the Symphony extends its impact to an additional 13 million listeners worldwide. As a nonprofit organization, the Nashville Symphony is dedicated to enriching its community, inspiring the next generation of music lovers, and demonstrating the transformative power of live orchestral music to unite and inspire. The 2024/25 season marked the final season of Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero's distinguished tenure, celebrating his artistic leadership with performances that underscored the enduring vitality of orchestral music. From Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Vivaldi's Four Seasons to the world premiere of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, the season balanced beloved masterworks with bold new artistic milestones. Continuing our commitment to preserving and advancing American orchestral music, three performances were recorded during the season for future commercial release. The season included 31 sold-out concerts, among them Mahler's Symphony No. 8, Gregory Alan Isakov, Gladiator Live, The Voice of Whitney, The Music of Final Fantasy, and Home Alone. We welcomed legendary artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Gil Shaham, Leslie Odom Jr., Lyle Lovett, the Indigo Girls, and Branford Marsalis, alongside rising stars and treasured local collaborators. In partnership with our musicians, during the 2024/25 season, we introduced innovative programming including Bluebird at the Symphony, blending Nashville's iconic songwriting tradition with the artistry of the orchestra. The season also highlighted our commitment to cultivating the next generation of artists. Three exceptional finalists from the Curb Concerto Competition performed with Symphony musicians, followed by a side-by-side concert with the orchestra. Joshua Kova was named the Curb Concerto Competition winner for the second time, a testament to the program's long-term impact and artistic excellence. The season concluded on a grand scale with Mahler's Symphony No. 8, a majestic finale to Maestro Guerrero's tenure and a powerful celebration of the Symphony's artistic legacy.Expenses $23,195,736 · revenue $12,747,035
- Education & Community Engagement Programs: During the 2024-2025 season, the Nashville Symphony strengthened its commitment to accessibility and community connection through 278 free and low-cost education and community engagement programs, reaching nearly 36,000 students and adults. We expanded our presence beyond Schermerhorn Symphony Center through programs such as Music in My Neighborhood, Lunar New Year, and MLK: A Celebration in Song, bringing orchestral music directly into communities across the region. Music in My Neighborhood focused on the Antioch community, offering free ensemble performances, workshops, and family concerts in local schools and community centers. The third year of this community residency fostered cultural connection, neighborhood pride, and direct engagement with Symphony musicians. In partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools, Symphony musicians reached thousands of students through in-school performances, classroom visits, and interactive concerts at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. These programs provide students with direct access to live orchestral music and meaningful artistic mentorship. We also hosted the We Are Nashville Festival 2025, where more than 400 students from across the city gathered to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young artistry. The festival reflected the unifying power of music and the diversity of Nashville's student voices. Our beloved Summer Parks Concerts once again invited families to experience live orchestral music outdoors, creating accessible cultural moments that united audiences across the region. Collectively, the Symphony's education and community initiatives reach more than 550,000 people annually, reflecting our enduring commitment to the transformative power of music. Signature Education & Engagement Programs: * Accelerando: A nationally recognized initiative supporting young musicians from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. * Ensembles in Schools: Symphony musicians bring live chamber performances into classrooms across Middle Tennessee to introduce students to live orchestral music. * Free Community Concerts: Brings orchestral music directly to local neighborhoods across Middle Tennessee. * MNPS String Residencies: Providing string sectional and side-by-side rehearsal experiences for Metro Nashville Public School students. * Masterclasses, Sectionals & Private Lessons: Providing invaluable resources, instruction, and performance coaching for aspiring musicians and small ensembles throughout Middle Tennessee. * Music in My Neighborhood: A week-long residency that brings free cultural events to a different neighborhood each year. During the 2023/24 season, the Symphony collaborated with North Nashville schools, libraries, and community spaces. * Open Dress Rehearsals: A behind-the-scenes look at Classical Series rehearsals to demystify the orchestral world. * Sensory-Friendly Events: Inclusive programming designed for audiences with autism and sensory sensitivities, featuring flexible accommodations, closed captioning, quiet spaces, trained staff, and additional resources. * STEAM Expeditions: Interactive programs blending music, science, and the physics of sound. * Storytime with the Nashville Symphony: Early learning interactive music programs to help children develop a love for reading and an early interest in music. * Young People's Concerts: Orchestral performances tailored for K-12 students, with curriculum-aligned lesson plans that meet statewide leadership objectives. Other free and low-cost Symphony programs, include: * Lifelong Listeners for seniors * Is it a Fiddle or Violin? - a collaboration with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum * $20 Student Tickets through our Soundcheck program Every concert, workshop, and outreach initiative advances the Nashville Symphony's mission to enrich lives through music, strengthen cultural connections, and ensure that extraordinary artistic experiences remain accessible to all.Expenses $2,017,021 · grants $40,055 · revenue $26,996
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-0550979
- 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
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $87,042,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,802,207
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $28,093,409 | $30,351,321 | $87,042,611 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $32,045,277 | $32,671,348 | $89,632,869 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $22,002,934 | $29,140,670 | $89,181,075 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $29,930,263 | $25,669,126 | $95,225,876 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 62-0550979).
Questions about NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION is 62-0550979.
- Is NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 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 NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Alan D Valentine.
- Who are the officers and directors of NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 63 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $581,417 (Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor & Music Director).
- How much revenue does NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,093,409, expenses of $30,351,321 and total assets of $87,042,611 at year end.
Other nonprofits in NASHVILLE
- COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION INC EIN 62-0606066 · last filed 990 for 2025
- COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC EIN 62-0753887 · last filed 990 for 2024
- TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION EIN 58-1320590 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART EIN 62-0627921 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FRIST ART MUSEUM EIN 62-1731492 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MUSIC CITY INC EIN 34-2064764 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC EIN 62-1867910 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO EIN 62-1631652 · last filed 990 for 2025
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