SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION

Financials

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 294703, KERRVILLE, TX 78029-4703

In care of

% EDGAR A WALLACE

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DR TIM SUMMERLIN, PO BOX 294703, KERRVILLE, TX 780294703

Signed the 990

DR TIM SUMMERLIN, BOARD PRESIDENT

Phone

(830) 792-7469

Website

WWW.SYMPHONYOFTHEHILLS.ORG

Return prepared by

DAVIDSON FREEDLE ESPENHOVER & OVERBY PC

Mission

THE SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS BRINGS SUPERB CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC TO AUDIENCES IN THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS. PARTNERED WITH SCHREINER UNIVERSITY IN KERRVILLE, TEXAS, THE ORCHESTRA COMPRISES SKILLED AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS FROM THE HILL COUNTRY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, INCLUDING FACULTY AND ADVANCED MUSIC STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY. THE SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT TEXAS CORPORATION WITH A TWO-FOLD MISSION: BRINGING SUPERB CLASSICAL MUSIC TO AUDIENCES IN THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS AND DEVELOPING THE MUSICAL APPRECIATION AND SKILL OF YOUNG MUSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. IT IS THE CONVICTION OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND OF THE CONDUCTOR AND MUSICIANS OF THE ORCHESTRA, THAT THE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS A VALUABLE SERVICE THROUGH PROVIDING FINE MUSIC TO AREA RESIDENTS, THUS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE TO ALL WHO EMBRACE CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

Program accomplishments

• THE SYMPHONY IS A 75-MEMBER REGIONAL ORCHESTRA WHICH PERFORMS CONCERTS IN THE CAILLOUX THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN DOWNTOWN KERRVILLE. THE SYMPHONY PERFORMS FOUR CLASSICAL CONCERTS, TYPICALLY IN THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, DECEMBER, FEBRUARY AND APRIL AND A POPS CONCERT IN JANUARY. IN ADDITION, IT PERFORMS TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS IN OCTOBER, DRAWING ON THE CONTENT OF THAT MONTH'S EVENING CONCERT. OVER THE YEARS, THE REPERTOIRE HAS INCLUDED SYMPHONIES, TONE POEMS, OVERTURES AND CONCERTOS FROM THE MUSICAL CANON OF THE WESTERN WORLD. PIECES WITH CHORAL CONTENT ARE ALSO COMMON, EMPLOYING A GRAND CHORUS. THE POPS CONCERT CHARACTERISTICALLY PRESENTS MUSIC FROM BROADWAY AND FILM AND THE REALM OF POPULAR CLASSICS, SOMETIMES IN TANDEM WITH SINGERS OR SMALL POP ENSEMBLES. THE ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CONCERTS BRING OVER 1600 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM THE REGION FOR A MORNING AND AFTERNOON CONCERT. THE YOUTHS ARE PREPARED FOR BETTER APPRECIATION BY INDIVIDUALS FROM THE SYMPHONY WHO VISIT THEIR SCHOOLS TO PERFORM AND EXPLAIN AS WELL AS THROUGH A CURRICULUM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR THESE CONCERTS.
  Expenses $317,271 · revenue $131,378
• WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE GRANDEUR OF TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AND TO ENCOURAGE THEIR OWN INCLINATIONS TO CREATE MUSIC. FOR THAT REASON, OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PERFORMING TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS EACH SEASON FOR ALL 3RD AND 4TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE KERRVILLE AREA, FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 1600 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO FAMILIARIZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE PRINCIPAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR SEVERAL WEEKS OF IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TEKS) COMPLIANT LESSON PLANS FOR THE TEACHERS AT EACH OF 12 SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO PREPARE THE STUDENTS FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE AT ONE OF THE TWO CHILDREN'S CONCERTS. IN THE CLASSROOM, THE CHILDREN ARE INTRODUCED TO THE PRINCIPAL SYMPHONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TO THE MUSIC THEY CAN PRODUCE. THE CHILDREN'S OUTREACH TOUCHES NEARLY 2000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE KERRVILLE AREA WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NEVER HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. THE ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ALIKE DEMONSTRATES TO US THE CLEAR SUCCESS AND CONTINUING NEED OF THIS OUTREACH.IN ADDITION, MEMBERS OF THE SYMPHONY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH THE HILL COUNTRY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, WHICH PROVIDES LESSONS FOR YOUTH FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. HCYO PARTICIPANTS HAVE PERFORMED OCCASIONALLY BEFORE OR DURING SOH PERFORMANCES, AND SEVERAL GRADUATES OF THE HCYO HAVE BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SYMPHONY.

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

74-3024737

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

2002

Accounting year ends

May

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A69)

Assets (IRS master file)

$636,327

Income (IRS master file)

$343,668

Filing history

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 74-3024737).

Questions about SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION is 74-3024737.

Is SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS 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 SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.

Who is the principal officer of SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DR TIM SUMMERLIN.

Who are the officers and directors of SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $343,668, expenses of $329,997 and total assets of $636,327 at year end.

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