Nonprofit · EIN 75-0705442
DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $49,294,908 | $52,258,160 | -$2,963,252 | $27,129,203 | $23,411,616 | $3,717,587 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $41,616,612 | $48,972,080 | -$7,355,468 | $32,564,587 | $26,064,664 | $6,499,923 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $42,846,822 | $46,099,929 | -$3,253,107 | $32,083,320 | $20,641,845 | $11,441,475 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,731,726
- of which government grants
- $127,000
- Program service revenue
- $14,648,027
- Investment income
- $461
- Net rental income
- $932,695
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,328,035
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $94,260
- Other revenue
- $23,914,694
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,421,170
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,176,383
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,359,071
- Professional fundraising fees
- $184,488
- Legal fees
- $159,910
- Accounting fees
- $81,009
- Occupancy
- $4,259,566
- Travel
- $3,027,787
- Depreciation
- $2,129,257
- Program services (functional)
- $40,218,038
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,557,911
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,482,211
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,564,587
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,129,203
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,411,616
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,717,587
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,601,588
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,184,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$7,029,765
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,747,352
- Gross unrelated business income
- $103,089
- Gross receipts
- $49,661,331
- Employees
- 514
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX KERR | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $453,814 | $8,845 |
| SCOTT WALZEL | MUSICIAN/CONS. FOR COMM.DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $321,937 | $42,615 |
| KIM NOLTEMY | fORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (6/24) Former | 40 | $294,755 | $23,401 |
| TERRY LOFTIS Thru 1-31-2025 | Chief Advancement & Rev Office Officer | 40 | $255,484 | $22,616 |
| CHRIS OLIVER | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,503 | $39,385 |
| MELISSA RUTLEDGE | CFO Officer | 40 | $252,746 | $7,387 |
| NATHAN OLSON | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $237,670 | $20,946 |
| DEBRA PENA | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $212,352 | $40,878 |
| CHRISTOPHER ADKINS | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $212,404 | $33,346 |
| KATIE MCGUINNESS | VP OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $197,900 | $7,996 |
| GLYNE GRIFFITH | VP of EQ, DIV, INCLUS Officer | 40 | $184,900 | $7,396 |
| MICHELLE MILLER BURNS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $185,743 | $3,703 |
| DENISE MCGOVERN | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA Officer | 40 | $140,401 | $36,558 |
| DIRECTORS-SEE ATTACHED LIST | DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM NOLTEMY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $765,680 | $30,811 |
| ALEX KERR | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $470,757 | $15,437 |
| SCOTT WALZEL | MUSICIAN/CONS. FOR COMM.DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $308,889 | $43,366 |
| ANDREW CAMERON | CFO thru 12/31/2023 Officer | 40 | $290,276 | $39,164 |
| TERRY LOFTIS | Chief Advancement& Rev Officer Officer | 40 | $259,031 | $22,397 |
| DEBRA PENA | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $227,460 | $40,793 |
| NATHAN OLSON | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $209,493 | $22,483 |
| CHRIS ADKINS | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $195,548 | $34,774 |
| ERIN HANNIGAN | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $197,972 | $24,844 |
| KATIE MCGUINNESS | CHIEF ARTISTIC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $202,900 | $10,116 |
| GLYNE GRIFFITH | VP of DEI Officer | 40 | $185,335 | $8,181 |
| DENISE MCGOVERN | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA Officer | 40 | $132,768 | $34,753 |
| NATHAN LUTZ to 4524 | VP of ORCHESTRA OPER. & EDU Officer | 40 | $142,751 | $22,171 |
| MELISSA RUTLEDGE | CFO Officer | 40 | $14,423 | $0 |
| Directors- see attached | Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM NOLTEMY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $747,534 | $28,266 |
| ALEX KERR | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $429,017 | $0 |
| SCOTT WALZEL | MUSICIAN/CONS. FOR COMM.DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $300,790 | $14,272 |
| ANDREW CAMERON | CFO Officer | 40 | $237,457 | $33,561 |
| DEBRA PENA | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $223,646 | $39,429 |
| JAMES LEFFLER | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $206,017 | $19,870 |
| NATHAN OLSON | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $213,074 | $11,472 |
| CHRIS ADKINS | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $200,592 | $23,430 |
| ERIN HANNIGAN | MUSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 30 | $195,320 | $13,322 |
| KATIE MCGUINNESS | VP OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $185,542 | $7,422 |
| DENISE MCGOVERN | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA Officer | 40 | $131,952 | $35,389 |
| KIM BURGAN Resigned 282023 | VP OF MARKETING Officer | 40 | $139,302 | $22,396 |
| GLYNE GRIFFITH | VP of EDISI Officer | 40 | $42,785 | $428 |
| TERRY LOFTIS | Chief Advancement& Rev Officer Officer | 40 | $21,154 | $0 |
| Directors- see attached | Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2301 FLORA STREET SUITE 300, DALLAS, TX 75201-2413
- In care of
- % DEANIE SEWELL DAO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michelle Miller Burns, 2301 FLORA STREET 300, DALLAS, TX 75201
- Signed the 990
- Michelle Miller Burns, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (214) 871-4014
- Website
- WWW.DALLASSYMPHONY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND CHANGE LIVES THROUGH MUSICAL EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's mission statement is to inspire and change lives through musical excellence. It strives to be a key catalyst in making Dallas a world-class city and major cultural center with the DSO as a landmark. The DSO is ranked among the top American orchestras. The classical series, pops series and numerous events highlighting diversity in the city, along with youth concerts, number over 165 performances each year. As a community partner, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra sponsors the following programs: Community Connections (Free tickets distributed by social service agencies), Youth Strings (provides free instruments and music lessons to students), Young Musicians (provides free instruments and lessons for students at Dallas ISD sites across southern Dallas), Symphony Yes (provides musician ensembles to perform in area schools), DSO Kids (educational website for children and teachers), and MY DSO Concert (free concert for adults and children with autism and developmental disabilities). The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is a community of passionate music lovers making more music lovers.Expenses $40,218,038 · revenue $14,648,027
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-0705442
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,129,203
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,661,331
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $49,294,908 | $52,258,160 | $27,129,203 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $41,616,612 | $48,972,080 | $32,564,587 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $42,846,822 | $46,099,929 | $32,083,320 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $50,872,025 | $42,188,930 | $30,741,706 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 75-0705442).
Questions about DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC is 75-0705442.
- Is DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 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 DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC 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 DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC 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 DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Michelle Miller Burns.
- Who are the officers and directors of DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $453,814 (ALEX KERR, MUSICIAN).
- How much revenue does DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,294,908, expenses of $52,258,160 and total assets of $27,129,203 at year end.
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