Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association
TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY CREATING POWERFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES PERFORMED WITH PASSION AND EXCELLENCE, AND BY PROVIDING INDISPENSABLE MUSIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra
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Delivering brilliant music, joy, awe, community, and transcendence.
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Mission
To enrich our community by creating powerful musical experiences performed with passion and excellence, and by providing indispensable music education and community engagement.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1953, it predates 91% 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
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% 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
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySanta Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 952104089. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 952104089. 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.
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years. Its registered address is 1330 State Street, Suite 102, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association. 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, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra 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 65% 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.
Delivering brilliant music, joy, awe, community, and transcendence. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952104089, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1953
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association
- What is Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association?
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. Delivering brilliant music, joy, awe, community, and transcendence.
- When was Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association founded?
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association was founded in 1953.
- Who leads Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association?
- Christopher D Harris serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association located?
- Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
- What is Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association trustworthy?
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 952104089.
- What is Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association's website?
- https://www.thesymphony.org