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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 …

Arts & Culture Jacksonville, IL EIN 376138854 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Jacksonville Symphony Society

Performs six concerts annually with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.

Founded
Headquarters
Jacksonville, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A69Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

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.

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: 91%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($112,826)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Jacksonville 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KI
Kimberly Streib
President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

CR
Craig F••••••
Director
FR
Fran R•••••
Secretary
GA
Garrett A•••••
Music Director and Conductor
GA
Garry F••••••••••
Executive Director (9/1/2021-11/15/2021)
HO
Hope Q••••••
Executive Director (8/1/2021-8/31/2021)
JE
Jerry B••••
Director
JI
Jim R•••••
Director
JO
John S••••••
Treasurer
KI
Kimberly S•••••
President
MI
Miles A•••••
Director
NA
Nate P•••••
Director
NE
Neal H•••
Director
SE
Sean R•••
Executive Director (11/16/2021-7/31/2022)
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jacksonville Symphony unveils 'thrilling' new 2026-2027 season - The Florida Times-Union
May 2026
www.jacksonville.com
Symphony extends associate conductor/youth director’s contract - The Ponte Vedra Recorder
May 2026
pontevedrarecorder.com
Monsters, glowsticks and panic come to Jacksonville this weekend - The Florida Times-Union
May 2026
www.jacksonville.com
Jacksonville Symphony Extends Nathaniel Efthimiou's Contract as Associate Conductor - The Violin Channel
May 2026
theviolinchannel.com
Jacksonville Symphony announces 2026-27 season - The Ponte Vedra Recorder
May 2026
pontevedrarecorder.com
Ready to 'Bounce': Symphony season finale to premiere concerto written for a friend - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
May 2026
www.myjournalcourier.com
Country Roots & Rock Energy Collide with the Jacksonville Symphony - firstcoastnews.com
May 2026
www.firstcoastnews.com
Top 5 things to do in Jacksonville this weekend - The Florida Times-Union
May 2026
www.jacksonville.com
Symphony to give 'Flying Ace' Jacksonville premiere with new score - The Florida Times-Union
Apr 2026
www.jacksonville.com
Jacksonville Symphony to Present World Premieres Set to Silent Film, “The Flying Ace” - The Violin Channel
Apr 2026
theviolinchannel.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Jacksonville Symphony Society This page 90 $150,221 91%
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%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

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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