Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc
The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse innovative …
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Gulf Coast Symphony is the premier orchestra of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic regional orchestras in the United States.
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Mission
The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse innovative and balanced program of performances events community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public. The Gulf Coast Symphony is recognized for its high-quality symphonic performances and its history of active community engagement and education.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Fort Myers, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 650666748. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 650666748. 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.
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is PO Box 60878, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 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, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra 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 65% 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.
Gulf Coast Symphony is the premier orchestra of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic regional orchestras in the United States. Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 650666748, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc
- What is Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc?
- Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Myers, United States. Gulf Coast Symphony is the premier orchestra of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic regional orchestras in the United States.
- When was Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc founded?
- Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc?
- Andrew M Kurtz serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, United States.
- What is Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc trustworthy?
- Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 650666748.
- What is Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc's website?
- https://www.gulfcoastsymphony.org