Nonprofit · EIN 65-0846695
SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,715,488 | $4,101,739 | -$1,386,251 | $122,561 | $3,085,661 | -$2,963,100 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,335,055 | $2,642,577 | -$307,522 | $158,663 | $1,612,420 | -$1,453,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,918,088
- of which government grants
- $256,688
- Membership dues
- $308,545
- Program service revenue
- $778,059
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $19,341
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $77,182
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,462
- Other salaries and wages
- $467,534
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $710,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,000
- Accounting fees
- $5,000
- Occupancy
- $200,052
- Travel
- $100,279
- Depreciation
- $9,741
- Program services (functional)
- $3,016,572
- Management and general (functional)
- $955,096
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $122,561
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,085,661
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,963,100
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $72,480
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,963,100
- Gross receipts
- $2,787,139
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEBRINA ALFONSO | ARTISTIC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $3,603 |
| JACQUELINE LORBER | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $81,731 | $3,603 |
| CHARLES LANE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BECKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE LAUTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SHAGENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KARISSA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE LORBER | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $94,705 | $5,000 |
| SEBRINA ALFONSO | ARTISTIC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,705 | $5,000 |
| CHARLES LANE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SHAGENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE LAUTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KARISA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 441 NE 5TH AVENUE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-1445
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACQUELINE LORBER, 441 NE 5TH AVENUE SUITE 3, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
- Signed the 990
- JACQUELINE LORBER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (954) 522-8445
- Website
- WWW.SOUTHFLORIDASYMPHONY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROBBINS & MORONEY PA
Mission
THE ORCHESTRA IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER TO SOUTH FLORIDA. ITS MISSION IS TO DELIGHT, INSPIRE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE THROUGH MUSIC.
Program accomplishments
- DURING FY25, THE SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTED A SERIES OF FIVE MASTERWORKS CONCERTS THROUGH 13 PERFORMANCES, PLUS A LARGE-SCALE HOLIDAY CONCERT PERFORMED TWICE; ALL CONCERTS FEATURED WORLD-CLASS SOLOISTS AND MUSICIANS AND WERE ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 24,500 PATRONS AND STUDENTS IN BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, AND MONROE COUNTIES. ARTISTIC HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON INCLUDED A STAGED CONCERT VERSION OF BERNSTEIN'S CANDIDE, PERFORMED ACROSS THREE VENUES WITH FULL CHORUS AND CAST, AND MOZART'S REQUIEM, PERFORMED WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY CHORUS. THE SEASON FEATURED ACCLAIMED SOLOISTS INCLUDING BENJAMIN HOCHMAN, PIANO; AMY SHOREMOUNT-OBRA, SOPRANO; AND CATHERINE LAN, PIANO, AMONG OTHERS. THE SYMPHONY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM ENGAGED MORE THAN 5,000 STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH LIVE ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING PRODUCTIONS OF "PRESERVING OUR CORAL REEF- AND "PETER AND THE WOLF" PRESENTED AT VENUES ACROSS BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, AND MONROE COUNTIES. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERSHIP WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT, AN ADDITIONAL 19,000 BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL 5TH GRADERS ENGAGED WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH THE JA BIZTOWN PROGRAM. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDED "COMMUNITY BEATS," BRINGING FREE POPS CONCERTS TO UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY SPACES, INCLUDING THE CITY OF WESTON TOWN CENTER AMPHITHEATER. IN ADDITION, THE SFSO CONTINUED ITS ROLE AS A CULTURAL LEADER AND ECONOMIC DRIVER IN THE REGION. AS THE LARGEST ORCHESTRAL EMPLOYER IN SOUTH FLORIDA, THE ORGANIZATION GENERATES EMPLOYMENT FOR NEARLY 300 MUSICIANS, PRODUCTION STAFF, AND ARTS ADMINISTRATORS ANNUALLY. THE SFSO CONTINUES TO HAVE AN IMMEASURABLE EFFECT ON THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.Expenses $3,016,572 · grants $77,182 · revenue $778,059
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
- 65-0846695
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $122,561
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,787,139
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,715,488 | $4,101,739 | $122,561 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,335,055 | $2,642,577 | $158,663 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,161,567 | $2,340,796 | $102,374 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,807,593 | $1,807,972 | $194,126 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 65-0846695).
Questions about SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC is 65-0846695.
- Is SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH FLORIDA 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 SOUTH FLORIDA 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 SOUTH FLORIDA 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 SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JACQUELINE LORBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (SEBRINA ALFONSO, ARTISTIC DIR).
- How much revenue does SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,715,488, expenses of $4,101,739 and total assets of $122,561 at year end.
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