The Firelands Symphony Orchestra
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The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a arts culture organization based in HURON, United States. Annual revenue: $729K. EIN: 341573397.
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Mission
Provide community orchestra, music instruction and music outreach services.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Firelands Symphony Orchestra has a substantially 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 133,055 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Huron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 341573397. 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 $669K in annual revenue. 87 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra 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 86% 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.
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is located in Huron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Firelands Symphony Orchestra has $669K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra 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 small organization. It has $669K in annual revenue. The organization has 87 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Firelands Symphony Orchestra. 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, The Firelands Symphony Orchestra 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 86% 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.
The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a arts culture organization based in HURON, United States. Annual revenue: $729K. EIN: 341573397. The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $669K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Firelands Symphony Orchestra are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341573397, 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.
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Leadership
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 87 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 87 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Firelands Symphony Orchestra
- What is The Firelands Symphony Orchestra?
- The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Huron, United States. The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is a arts culture organization based in HURON, United States. Annual revenue: $729K. EIN: 341573397.
- When was The Firelands Symphony Orchestra founded?
- The Firelands Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1988.
- Who leads The Firelands Symphony Orchestra?
- Ron Brooker serves as Executive Director.
- Where is The Firelands Symphony Orchestra located?
- Headquartered in Huron, OH, United States.
- What is The Firelands Symphony Orchestra's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Firelands Symphony Orchestra trustworthy?
- The Firelands Symphony Orchestra 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 The Firelands Symphony Orchestra's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341573397.
- What is The Firelands Symphony Orchestra's website?
- http://www.firelandssymphony.com