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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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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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAsheville 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Givens Communities, Asheville Symphony create historic partnership - The Beacon Tribune
Warren Haynes Shares "Shakedown Street" Cover With Asheville Symphony - Live For Live Music
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31 - 828 News Now
Andrew Bird performs breakthrough album with Asheville Symphony - Mountain Xpress
Warren Haynes reveals ‘Banks Of The Deep End (live),’ with 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra. - rocknloadmag.com
BPR presents on-air broadcasts of Asheville Symphony's Masterworks series - Blue Ridge Public Radio
After nearly 60 years, can Asheville finally build a performing arts center? - Mountain Xpress
Guest conductor Darko Butorac returns to lead the Spokane Symphony, this time with more preparation and a powerful lineup - The Spokesman-Review
Asheville Symphony’s first Second Concertmaster makes history - The Beacon Tribune
City shifts focus from Thomas Wolfe auditorium renovations to new performing arts center - The Asheville Citizen Times
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 106 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1961
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Programs & activitiesNo 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