Nonprofit · EIN 65-0666748
GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33906
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,344,262 | $2,402,566 | -$58,304 | $1,103,104 | $1,103,104 | $0 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,063,979 | $2,185,461 | -$121,482 | $34,131 | $1,074,922 | -$1,040,791 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,006,371 | $2,104,812 | -$98,441 | $326,858 | $1,002,003 | -$675,145 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $682,449
- of which government grants
- $30,500
- Program service revenue
- $1,555,732
- Investment income
- $707
- Net income from fundraising events
- $105,374
- Other revenue
- $105,374
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $403,952
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $483,343
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $500
- Accounting fees
- $11,520
- Occupancy
- $468,129
- Travel
- $67,403
- Program services (functional)
- $1,847,845
- Management and general (functional)
- $550,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,958
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,131
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,103,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,103,104
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,020
- Gross receipts
- $2,384,205
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew M Kurtz | President CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 84 | $150,300 |
| Samuel Tishler | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lisa Smith | Secretary of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Kary | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Russo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Cunningham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew M Kurtz | President CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 84 | $145,500 |
| Robert Cunningham | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Gregory Balestrero | Treasurer of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Robert Opatrny | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Smith | Secretary of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Khorey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Kary | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lora L Manion | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily J Naccarato | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Russo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Tishler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew M Kurtz | President CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 84 | $145,500 |
| Jay Ducharme | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Cunningham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory Balestrero | Treasurer of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Robert Opatrny | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katrin Dambrot Sternberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Wadsworth | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Don Wernsing MD | Secretary of Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 60878, FORT MYERS, FL 33906-6878
- In care of
- % ANDREW M KURTZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrew M Kurtz, PO BOX 60878, FORT MYERS, FL 339066878
- Signed the 990
- Joseph Pontiff, Controller
- Phone
- (239) 277-1700
- Website
- www.GulfCoastSymphony.org
Mission
The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse innovative and balanced program of performances events community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public. The Gulf Coast Symphony is recognized for its high-quality symphonic performances and its history of active community engagement and education.
Program accomplishments
- The Gulf Coast Symphony is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and growth of symphonic music within the community through a diverse range of concerts including classical pops and family education performances. Furthermore the Symphony is deeply invested in supporting emerging artists by showcasing them as soloists in concerts and recitals providing a platform for their professional development. In the FY25 season the Gulf Coast Symphony showcased its musical prowess through a total of 16 captivating concerts at the prestigious Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Highlights of the season included iconic performances such as the enchanting Nutcracker in collaboration with the Gulfshore Ballet the festive Deck the Halls concert featuring the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers and a spectacular production of West Side Story. Moreover the Symphony marked its fifth year of successful programming at the Music & Art Community Center MACC which opened its doors in January 2021 enriching the cultural landscape of the region. At the MACC the Gulf Coast Symphony continued to enrich the community with a diverse array of performances including 8 orchestra concerts with two performances of each show 4 musical productions spanning performances an engaging Jazz Series comprising 8 shows and a captivating chamber music series featuring 4 performances. We also did a series of Singer-Songwriter presentations. Additionally the Symphony delighted audiences with 3 Latin music shows 3 unique MACC presentations a performance with Jeffrey Steele as part of the Island Hopper 2 special performances in the community further solidifying its position as a cultural cornerstone in the region. We also presented two sensory friendly concerts in the fall and spring. Notably the MACC is proudly the home of Candlelight Fort Myers hosting a total of 74 shows that captivated and inspired audiences throughout the season. In its unwavering commitment to music education the Gulf Coast Symphony offered a comprehensive range of educational programs including the MusicWorks! afterschool initiative and a dynamic High & Middle School Jazz Ensemble. The Symphony also successfully conducted its second series of summer camps providing enriching programs in beginning strings Jazz orchestra and musical theater over a span of 6 weeks. Furthermore the Symphony actively engaged with the community by participating in events such as the opening night of ArtFest in downtown Fort Myers at the Caloosa Sound Shell as well as conducting an outreach show on Sanibel extending the reach of symphonic music to diverse audiences. In total the Symphony as an organization presented 196 performances this season.Expenses $1,847,845 · revenue $2,344,262
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
- 65-0666748
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,103,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,384,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,344,262 | $2,402,566 | $1,103,104 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,063,979 | $2,185,461 | $34,131 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,006,371 | $2,104,812 | $326,858 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,880,931 | $2,365,940 | $262,753 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 65-0666748).
Questions about GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC is 65-0666748.
- Is GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GULF COAST SYMPHONY 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 GULF COAST SYMPHONY 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 GULF COAST SYMPHONY 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 GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Andrew M Kurtz.
- Who are the officers and directors of GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,300 (Andrew M Kurtz, President CEO).
- How much revenue does GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,344,262, expenses of $2,402,566 and total assets of $1,103,104 at year end.
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