Richmond Symphony
The richmond symphony performs, teaches, and champions music to inspire and unite our communities.
The Richmond Symphony
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Mission
The richmond symphony performs, teaches, and champions music to inspire and unite our communities.
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
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Richmond Symphony has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 1957, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyRichmond Symphony is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 546024033. 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 $9M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Richmond Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 546024033. 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.
Richmond Symphony 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 81% 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.
Richmond Symphony is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Richmond Symphony has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Richmond Symphony 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 large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Richmond Symphony. 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, Richmond Symphony 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 81% 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.
http://www.richmondsymphony.com/supporting-the-rso/donate-online/ Richmond Symphony is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Richmond Symphony are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Richmond Symphony is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 546024033, 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
6 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.
RICHMOND SYMPHONY 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Richmond Symphony Appoints Jessica Altarriba as Assistant Conductor - The Violin Channel
8News talks with Richmond Symphony about Summer Serenades - WRIC ABC 8News
8News talks with Richmond Symphony about Summer Serenades - WRIC ABC 8News
Experience the Magic of Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre - Majic 102.1
Richmond Symphony to Perform Epic ‘One Piece’ Anime Concert for One Night Only - The National Law Review
Jessica Altarriba Joins Richmond Symphony as Assistant Conductor - EIN Presswire
Planetary Premiere - richmondmagazine.com
Explore the Richmond Symphony League Designer Showhouse – through May 10th - WTVR.com
The Richmond Symphony League Designer Show House - WTVR.com
Richmond Symphony Names Joe Jaxson as Composer in Residence - symphony.org
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 - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 142 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 · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Richmond Symphony
- What is Richmond Symphony?
- Richmond Symphony is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Richmond, United States. http://www.richmondsymphony.com/supporting-the-rso/donate-online/
- When was Richmond Symphony founded?
- Richmond Symphony was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Richmond Symphony?
- Lacey Huszcza serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Richmond Symphony located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
- What is Richmond Symphony's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Richmond Symphony trustworthy?
- Richmond Symphony 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 Richmond Symphony's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 546024033.
- What is Richmond Symphony's website?
- http://www.richmondsymphony.com