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Harrisburg Symphony Association

The harrisburg symphony association presents inspiring symphonic performances by its orchestra and also provides educational programs for audiences of all ages, both of which foster an appreciation for …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Harrisburg Symphony Association

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic array of classical and contemporary music for all of Central Pennsylvania.

Founded
Headquarters
Harrisburg, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A690
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

The harrisburg symphony association presents inspiring symphonic performances by its orchestra and also provides educational programs for audiences of all ages, both of which foster an appreciation for and knowledge of music, thereby enriching the cultural life of central pennsylvania.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.64%
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)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • Established in 1931, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Harrisburg Symphony Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Harrisburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1931 and has been operating for 95 years. Its EIN is 231355180. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Harrisburg Symphony Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231355180. 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.

Harrisburg Symphony Association 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. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Harrisburg Symphony Association is located in Harrisburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1931 and has been active for 95 years.

Based on official tax filings, Harrisburg Symphony Association has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Harrisburg Symphony Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Harrisburg Symphony Association. 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, Harrisburg Symphony Association 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 81% 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 Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic array of classical and contemporary music for all of Central Pennsylvania. Harrisburg Symphony Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1931.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Harrisburg Symphony Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 231355180, 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
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
268

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Matthew H•••••
Executive Director

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

Two Harrisburg celebrations remind us why this city matters | Joyce M. Davis - PennLive.com
May 2026
www.pennlive.com
Theatre Harrisburg To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With FOLLIES In Concert and Centennial Gala - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Harrisburg Symphony and Theatre Harrisburg Collaborate on Sondheim’s “Follies” - symphony.org
Apr 2026
symphony.org
Theatre Harrisburg, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra collaboration to open next month - TheBurg
Apr 2026
theburgnews.com
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Popping Off the New Year with The Symphony - Montecito Journal
Dec 2025
www.montecitojournal.net
The magical experience of the Harrisburg Symphony is open to everyone| Opinion - PennLive.com
Nov 2025
www.pennlive.com
Harrisburg Symphony’s 2025-26 Season - symphony.org
Sep 2025
symphony.org
Bien Venue: Music and stars highlight Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 season - TheBurg
Sep 2025
theburgnews.com
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 26th Season with Music Director Stuart Malina - WITF
Sep 2025
www.witf.org
Former Harrisburg Symphony member found guilty to 28 child sexual abuse crimes - FOX43
May 2025
www.fox43.com
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2021
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 - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 122 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 · 1931
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Harrisburg Symphony Association

What is Harrisburg Symphony Association?
Harrisburg Symphony Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Harrisburg, United States. The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic array of classical and contemporary music for all of Central Pennsylvania.
When was Harrisburg Symphony Association founded?
Harrisburg Symphony Association was founded in 1931.
Who leads Harrisburg Symphony Association?
Matthew Herren serves as Executive Director.
Where is Harrisburg Symphony Association located?
Headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, United States.
What is Harrisburg Symphony Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Harrisburg Symphony Association trustworthy?
Harrisburg Symphony Association 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 Harrisburg Symphony Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231355180.
What is Harrisburg Symphony Association's website?
http://www.harrisburgsymphony.org