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Hawaii Symphony Orchestra

Establish and operate a professional symphony in Hawaii that will present the highest quality performances of great music, bringing national and international distinction to the orchestra and the …

Arts & Culture Honolulu, HI EIN: 452861988 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Hawaii Symphony Orchestra

An orchestra shaped by and for Hawai‘i. Explore concerts, buy tickets, and support your HSO.

Founded
Headquarters
Honolulu, HI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A69
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Mission

Establish and operate a professional symphony in Hawaii that will present the highest quality performances of great music, bringing national and international distinction to the orchestra and the community to delight and educate diverse audiences of all ages and enhance the cultural vitality and quality of life in the region and operate in a financially sound manner.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% 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

GiveRadar's verified records show Hawaii Symphony Orchestra with 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 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% 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
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

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452861988. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452861988. 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.

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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.

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is located in Honolulu, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 3610 Waialae Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. 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, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra 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 79% 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.

An orchestra shaped by and for Hawai‘i. Explore concerts, buy tickets, and support your HSO. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Hawaii Symphony Orchestra are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452861988, 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
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
225

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David M•••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (22)

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

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra transforms Bishop Museum into walk-through music experience - Hawaii News Now
Apr 2026
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra transforms Bishop Museum into walk-through music experience - Hawaii News Now
Apr 2026
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Oregon-Based Musicians Make Music with Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra - symphony.org
Apr 2026
symphony.org
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra performs ‘Music From the Heart’ - Hawaii News Now
Feb 2026
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Proposal renews push for ‘State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’ - Hawaii News Now
Feb 2026
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra to play soundtrack to classic holiday movie live - Hawaii News Now
Dec 2025
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Entertainment: Hawaii Symphony Orchestra gives special performance - Hawaii News Now
Dec 2025
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra announces concert with Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi - KITV
Nov 2025
www.kitv.com
'Orchestra of the Pacific': HSO extends inaugural music director’s contract - Hawaii Public Radio
Nov 2025
www.hawaiipublicradio.org
Poway Symphony Orchestra to spotlight Cello Quo on his namesake instrument - San Diego Union-Tribune
Nov 2025
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2019
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 80 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 80 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 · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hawaii Symphony Orchestra

What is Hawaii Symphony Orchestra?
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Honolulu, United States. An orchestra shaped by and for Hawai‘i. Explore concerts, buy tickets, and support your HSO.
When was Hawaii Symphony Orchestra founded?
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2011.
Who leads Hawaii Symphony Orchestra?
David Moss serves as President & CEO.
Where is Hawaii Symphony Orchestra located?
Headquartered in Honolulu, HI, United States.
What is Hawaii Symphony Orchestra's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hawaii Symphony Orchestra trustworthy?
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Hawaii Symphony Orchestra's registration number?
IRS EIN: 452861988.
What is Hawaii Symphony Orchestra's website?
http://myhso.org/