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.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Jacksonville Symphony Society 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 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
- Established in 1963, it predates 87% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 $150K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jacksonville Symphony Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 376138854. 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.
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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
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. 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 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 small 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jacksonville Symphony Society 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). 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.
Performs six concerts annually with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. Jacksonville Symphony Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Jacksonville 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
Activity timeline
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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 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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 · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, IL, United States.
- What is Jacksonville Symphony Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- 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