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Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation follows a vision of "passionate music making without boundaries" which means presenting top-notch music in a manner that both music aficionados and the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation

Our Passionate Music Making Without Boundaries and performs transformational concerts of classical music throughout the Boston area

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation follows a vision of "passionate music making without boundaries" which means presenting top-notch music in a manner that both music aficionados and the casual listener can enjoy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A69Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 042678312. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 93/100.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation has $3M in annual revenue. 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.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation. 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.

Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our Passionate Music Making Without Boundaries and performs transformational concerts of classical music throughout the Boston area Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042678312, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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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Leadership

DE
Derek Beckvold
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew G•••••••
VICE CHAIR
AR
Armenne D••••••••
Director
BE
Benjamin Z•••••
Director & MUSIC DIRECTOR
BR
Bruce C••••••
Director
CH
Charles D•••••••
Director
DE
Derek B•••••••
Managing Director
EL
Elisabeth C••••••••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
GE
Geralyn W•••• D•••••••
Director
JA
Jacqueline F•••••
Director
JA
Janice F••••••
SECRETARY
JE
Jerilyn A••••
Director
MA
Malcolm S•••••
Director
PA
Patricia K•••
Director
PA
Paul K•••••••••
Director
PE
Peter B•••••
Director
PE
Peter S•••••••
Director
RI
Richard J•••• T••••
Director
SH
Sherie B•••
CHAIR
ST
Stephen H••••••
Director
SU
Sung-Dae H•••
Director
TH
Thomas G••••••••
Director
TH
Thomas J R••••
VICE CHAIR, TREASURER
TH
Thomas R••••
Board Treasurer
TR
Tricia R••• S••••
Director
UR
Urs G••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation This page 89 $3.5 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation

What is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Our Passionate Music Making Without Boundaries and performs transformational concerts of classical music throughout the Boston area
When was Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation founded?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation was founded in 1979.
Who leads Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation?
Derek Beckvold serves as Managing Director.
Where is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation located?
Headquartered in Boston, United States.
What is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation trustworthy?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042678312.
What is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's website?
http://www.bostonphil.org