Nonprofit · EIN 86-0107538
TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,987,479 | $6,322,940 | $1,664,539 | $21,432,387 | $1,655,217 | $19,777,170 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,399,873 | $5,959,550 | $440,323 | $20,011,768 | $1,671,743 | $18,340,025 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,261,967 | $5,711,827 | -$449,860 | $16,043,540 | $1,613,990 | $14,429,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,126,874
- of which government grants
- $55,500
- Program service revenue
- $2,147,987
- Investment income
- $1,732,668
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,409,396
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$38,544
- Other revenue
- -$20,050
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $366,162
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,982,464
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,852,076
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $175
- Accounting fees
- $17,331
- Occupancy
- $302,506
- Travel
- $18,727
- Depreciation
- $116,198
- Program services (functional)
- $5,012,827
- Management and general (functional)
- $765,198
- Fundraising (functional)
- $544,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,011,768
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,432,387
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,655,217
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,777,170
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $773,433
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,892,760
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,615,243
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,161,927
- Gross receipts
- $13,521,702
- Employees
- 246
- Volunteers
- 157
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Meecham | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $169,623 | $6,328 |
| Eric Lind | VP of Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,485 | $5,024 |
| Paula Egan | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $101,532 | $1,017 |
| Joseph J Rousos-Hammond | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $22,196 | $3,375 |
| Robert Chamberlain | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $16,879 | $4,698 |
| Jose Leonardi Moore | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $20,347 | $0 |
| David Gilbert | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Bahnick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Bylsma | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Des Cognets | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosie Garcia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hildebrand | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwen Powell | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Schwabe | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Segel | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Minna Shah | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ame Austin | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcela Molina | Community Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rafael Barcelo | Community Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dani Eggman | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Searfoss | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Elliott | Past Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jan Konstanty | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| James Schwab | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Cyndi Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Meecham | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $165,700 | $5,997 |
| Eric Lind | VP of Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,152 | $5,495 |
| Paula Egan | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $99,083 | $992 |
| Joseph Joseph Rousos-Hammond | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $20,453 | $1,852 |
| Robert Chamberlain | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $17,568 | $3,864 |
| Jose Leonardi Moore | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $15,125 | $0 |
| Marcela Molina | Community Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $6,071 | $0 |
| Minna Shah | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Segel | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Schwabe | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Sundt | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Barcelo | Community Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ame Austin | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Bylsma | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Des Cognets | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Bahnick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Lindheim | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwen Powell | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Schwab | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hildebrand | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosie Garcia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cyndi Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Elliott | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gilbert | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Konstanty | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Meecham | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $166,444 | $4,575 |
| Paula Egan | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $96,154 | $671 |
| Hayato Tanaka | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $27,643 | $3,218 |
| Michael Becker | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $21,038 | $505 |
| Carlie Rigg | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 10 | $8,598 | $58 |
| Minna Shah | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Segel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James Schwab | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Schwabe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cyndi Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma Ancona | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Sundt | Ex-Officio Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwen Powell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Bahnick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Bylsma | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Lindheim | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hildebrand | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Morton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Des Cognets | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosie Garcia | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Elliott | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gilbert | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Konstanty | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2175 N 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85705-5606
- In care of
- % PAUL MEECHAM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James Schwab, 2175 N Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Signed the 990
- PAUL MEECHAM, PresidentCEO
- Phone
- (520) 792-9155
- Website
- www.tucsonsymphony.org
- Return prepared by
- Jennifer J Phillips CPA PLLC
Mission
The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality.
Program accomplishments
- Orchestral Programming: Formed in 1928-29 as the first professional symphony orchestra in the Southwest, the TSO is the longest continuously performing professional arts organization in Arizona. Over 37,000 patrons enjoyed orchestral works ranging from classicalBeethovens 5th and Carmina Burana to popularwith An Evening at the Movies with Itzhak Perlman and Star Wars movie in concert. TSO continued its Celebracin Latina series to feature historically underrepresented Hispanic and Latino composers and artists, including a free Mexican Independence Day concert to a sold-out audience. TSO is dedicated to building an increasingly diverse audience and providing all with the chance to engage with orchestral music in new and exciting ways.Expenses $4,528,683 · revenue $2,055,911
- Education and Community Engagement Programming: TSO provided a wide range of Music Education Programs to 83 schools in Southern Arizona. Throughout the year, TSO Ensembles performed for over 18,000 students within schools with interactive presentations, preparing them for full orchestra KinderKonzerts and Young Peoples concerts performed for another 10,500 attendees. TSO musicians also gave 3 workshops to middle school bands and orchestras with a focus on instrumental and ensemble playing. TSO celebrated the 32nd year of its Young Composers Project (YCP), in which 33 students ages 8-18 received instruction at weekly classes from October through May, each composing a new work that was performed by TSO ensembles and full orchestra. Additionally, TSO put storytelling to music with 8 Just for Kids productions for young families free to the public, with one performance presented in Spanish. Additionally, TSO put storytelling to music with 8 Just for Kids productions for young families free to the public, with one performance presented in Spanish.Expenses $484,144 · revenue $92,076
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
- 86-0107538
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A690)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,432,387
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,521,702
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,987,479 | $6,322,940 | $21,432,387 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,399,873 | $5,959,550 | $20,011,768 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,261,967 | $5,711,827 | $16,043,540 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,501,284 | $4,450,654 | $15,428,177 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 86-0107538).
Questions about TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY is 86-0107538.
- Is TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names James Schwab.
- Who are the officers and directors of TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,623 (Paul Meecham, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does TUCSON SYMPHONY SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,987,479, expenses of $6,322,940 and total assets of $21,432,387 at year end.
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