Jacksonville Symphony Society
To provide symphonic and choral music for the cultural enhancement and education of the general public, to provide opportunities for local musicians to improve their skills, and to …
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Performs six concerts annually with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.
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Mission
To provide symphonic and choral music for the cultural enhancement and education of the general public, to provide opportunities for local musicians to improve their skills, and to promote the appreciation of symphonic and choral music.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJacksonville Symphony Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Jacksonville, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 376138854. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $150K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jacksonville Symphony Society 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Jacksonville Symphony Society is located in Jacksonville, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jacksonville Symphony Society has $150K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jacksonville Symphony Society is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $150K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jacksonville Symphony Society. 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.
Jacksonville Symphony Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
Performs six concerts annually with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. Jacksonville Symphony Society is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Jacksonville Symphony Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $150K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Jacksonville Symphony Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jacksonville Symphony Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 376138854, 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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
Officers & trustees (13)
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Sentiment
NeutralJacksonville Symphony unveils 'thrilling' new 2026-2027 season - The Florida Times-Union
Symphony extends associate conductor/youth director’s contract - The Ponte Vedra Recorder
Monsters, glowsticks and panic come to Jacksonville this weekend - The Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville Symphony Extends Nathaniel Efthimiou's Contract as Associate Conductor - The Violin Channel
Jacksonville Symphony announces 2026-27 season - The Ponte Vedra Recorder
Ready to 'Bounce': Symphony season finale to premiere concerto written for a friend - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Country Roots & Rock Energy Collide with the Jacksonville Symphony - firstcoastnews.com
Top 5 things to do in Jacksonville this weekend - The Florida Times-Union
Symphony to give 'Flying Ace' Jacksonville premiere with new score - The Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville Symphony to Present World Premieres Set to Silent Film, “The Flying Ace” - The Violin Channel
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Jacksonville Symphony Society
- What is Jacksonville Symphony Society?
- Jacksonville Symphony Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jacksonville, United States. Performs six concerts annually with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.
- When was Jacksonville Symphony Society founded?
- Jacksonville Symphony Society was founded in 1963.
- Who leads Jacksonville Symphony Society?
- Kimberly Streib serves as President.
- Where is Jacksonville Symphony Society located?
- Headquartered in Jacksonville, United States.
- What is Jacksonville Symphony Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jacksonville Symphony Society trustworthy?
- Jacksonville Symphony Society 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 Jacksonville Symphony Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 376138854.
- What is Jacksonville Symphony Society's website?
- http://jaxsym-il.org