Long Beach Symphony Association
THE MISSION OF THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND CULTURES THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
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Long Beach Symphony Association is a arts culture organization based in LONG BEACH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 956004958.
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Mission
The mission of the long beach symphony association is to engage audiences of all ages and cultures through exceptional orchestral performances, community partnerships and meaningful educational experiences.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Long Beach Symphony Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1940, it predates 94% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLong Beach Symphony Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Long Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1940 and has been operating for 86 years. Its EIN is 956004958. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 163 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Long Beach Symphony Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 956004958. 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.
Long Beach Symphony Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Long Beach Symphony Association is located in Long Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1940 and has been active for 86 years. Its registered address is 249 E Ocean Blvd Ste 200, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Long Beach Symphony Association has $4M 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.
Long Beach 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 163 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Long Beach Symphony Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Long Beach 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Long Beach Symphony Association is a arts culture organization based in LONG BEACH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 956004958. Long Beach Symphony Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1940.
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 $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Long Beach Symphony Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Long Beach Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956004958, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 163 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 163 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 · 1940
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Long Beach Symphony Association
- What is Long Beach Symphony Association?
- Long Beach Symphony Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Long Beach, United States. Long Beach Symphony Association is a arts culture organization based in LONG BEACH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 956004958.
- When was Long Beach Symphony Association founded?
- Long Beach Symphony Association was founded in 1940.
- Who leads Long Beach Symphony Association?
- David Hancock serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Long Beach Symphony Association located?
- Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, United States.
- What is Long Beach Symphony Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Long Beach Symphony Association trustworthy?
- Long Beach Symphony Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Long Beach Symphony Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 956004958.
- What is Long Beach Symphony Association's website?
- https://www.longbeachsymphony.org