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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2501577

SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Financials

$92K$78K2023$125K$100K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$125,051$99,534$25,517$40,382$786$39,596
June 30, 2024990$92,408$78,329$14,079$19,180$5,101$14,079
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$28,310
of which government grants
$9,611
Program service revenue
$96,254
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$487

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,892
Occupancy
$24,561
Depreciation
$2,400
Program services (functional)
$88,916
Management and general (functional)
$9,139
Fundraising (functional)
$1,479

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,180
Total assets, end of year
$40,382
Total liabilities, end of year
$786
Net assets, end of year
$39,596
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,161
Net assets without donor restrictions
$39,596
Gross receipts
$125,051
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2023
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE WILSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
14$0
HEATHER VAN BEEKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JOAN HEITZINGERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
AL PARKVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ADAM SCHAYDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
STEPHEN HEALYDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE WILSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
14$0
HEATHER VAN BEEKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JOAN HEITZINGERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
STEPHEN HEALYDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
LAUREN EVANSDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
DONALD HARVEYDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
LEAH HODGEDirector
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20715 N PIMA RD STE 108, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255-6685
In care of
% DENISE WILSON
Signed the 990
DENISE WILSON, President
Phone
(480) 955-5776
Return prepared by
GREGG S BOSSEN CPA PC

Mission

To transform lives by providing musicians and classical music audiences in Scottsdale and the surrounding communities equal access to a full, vibrant creative life.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the 20242025 concert season, the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra presented six full symphonic concerts and three free chamber music programs for a combined audience of 3,332 peoplean increase of more than 40 percent over the prior year. Under the leadership of Music Director Desmond Siu, the orchestras Celebrations season highlighted diverse composers and inclusive storytelling through performances such as Coleridge-Taylors Ballade in A Minor, Augusta Holmss La Nuit et lAmour, He Zhanhao and Chen Gangs Butterfly Lovers Concerto, Mary Watkinss Soul of Remembrance, and William Grant Stills Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American), alongside beloved masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Dvork, and Rimsky-Korsakov.The season also featured guest artists Steven Moeckel (violin) and Peter Eom (cello) and collaborations with The Kings Carolers and Steinway & Sons. Educational and community engagement programs included Behind the Baton pre-concert talks, the free Scottsdale Chamber Music Series (attendance up 88%), and the Vet Tix partnership providing complimentary admission for veterans. Discounted $10 student tickets and free access for those in financial need helped fulfill the organizations mission to make classical music accessible to all.Through these artistic, educational, and outreach activities, the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra advanced its vision of enriching lives, fostering community connection, and celebrating diverse voices through live orchestral music.
    Expenses $88,916

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2501577
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
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,382
Income (IRS master file)
$125,051

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$125,051$99,534$40,382XML
990June 2024$92,408$78,329$19,180XML

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 93-2501577).

Questions about SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA is 93-2501577.
Is SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA 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 SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA 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 SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SCOTTSDALE SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,051, expenses of $99,534 and total assets of $40,382 at year end.

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