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Asheville Symphony Society Inc

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Asheville Symphony Society Inc

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina.

Founded
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A69Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1963

Mission

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Asheville Symphony Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1961, it predates 88% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Asheville Symphony Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Asheville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 566060772. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Asheville Symphony Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 566060772. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Asheville Symphony Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Asheville Symphony Society Inc is located in Asheville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Based on official tax filings, Asheville Symphony Society Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Asheville Symphony Society Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Asheville Symphony Society Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Asheville Symphony Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina. Asheville Symphony Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Asheville Symphony Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 566060772, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
66% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
192

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Givens Communities, Asheville Symphony create historic partnership - The Beacon Tribune
Jun 2026
www.biltmorebeacon.com
Warren Haynes Shares "Shakedown Street" Cover With Asheville Symphony - Live For Live Music
Jun 2026
liveforlivemusic.com
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31 - 828 News Now
May 2026
828newsnow.com
Andrew Bird performs breakthrough album with Asheville Symphony - Mountain Xpress
May 2026
mountainx.com
Warren Haynes reveals ‘Banks Of The Deep End (live),’ with 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra. - rocknloadmag.com
May 2026
rocknloadmag.com
BPR presents on-air broadcasts of Asheville Symphony's Masterworks series - Blue Ridge Public Radio
Apr 2026
www.bpr.org
After nearly 60 years, can Asheville finally build a performing arts center? - Mountain Xpress
Mar 2026
mountainx.com
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Guest conductor Darko Butorac returns to lead the Spokane Symphony, this time with more preparation and a powerful lineu
Nov 2025
www.spokesman.com
Asheville Symphony’s first Second Concertmaster makes history - The Beacon Tribune
Oct 2025
www.biltmorebeacon.com
City shifts focus from Thomas Wolfe auditorium renovations to new performing arts center - The Asheville Citizen Times
Sep 2025
www.citizen-times.com
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 106 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Asheville Symphony Society Inc

What is Asheville Symphony Society Inc?
Asheville Symphony Society Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Asheville, United States. The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina.
When was Asheville Symphony Society Inc founded?
Asheville Symphony Society Inc was founded in 1961.
Who leads Asheville Symphony Society Inc?
G Edward Towson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Asheville Symphony Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Asheville, NC, United States.
What is Asheville Symphony Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Asheville Symphony Society Inc trustworthy?
Asheville Symphony Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Asheville Symphony Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 566060772.
What is Asheville Symphony Society Inc's website?
http://www.ashevillesymphony.org