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Tucson Symphony Society

The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality.

Arts & Culture Tucson, AZ EIN: 860107538 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Tucson Symphony Society

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A690
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A690
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.84
Program expenses$0.84 ($5.0 million)
84% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tucson Symphony Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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
  • Established in 1959, it predates 89% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tucson Symphony Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 860107538. 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 $6M in annual revenue. 143 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Tucson 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. The charity allocates 84% 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.

Tucson Symphony Society is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tucson Symphony Society has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% 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.

Tucson Symphony Society 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 $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 143 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Tucson 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, Tucson 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). It reports that 84% 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 mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality. Tucson Symphony Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Tucson Symphony Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tucson Symphony Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860107538, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
236

Leadership

PA
Paul M••••••
PresidentCEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

TSO selling single tix now for its 82nd season - Tucson Local Media
Jun 2026
www.tucsonlocalmedia.com
Light sabers and strings: Tucson Symphony to bring 'Star Wars' to life - Arizona Daily Star
May 2026
tucson.com
Tucson Symphony at the finish line for recording project - Arizona Daily Star
Apr 2026
tucson.com
Tucson Symphony, Connecting with Multiple Communities - symphony.org
Apr 2026
symphony.org
Violinist returns to Tucson orchestra, quartet goes all Beethoven - Arizona Daily Star
Mar 2026
tucson.com
Tucson Symphony season spotlights young artists, old friend - Arizona Daily Star
Mar 2026
tucson.com
Tucson Symphony resurrects Mahler's Sixth after 24-year absence - Arizona Daily Star
Feb 2026
tucson.com
Tucson orchestra celebrates America's 250th birthday - Arizona Daily Star
Feb 2026
tucson.com
Tucson Symphony Orchestra appoints Principal Pops Conductor - KOLD
Jan 2026
www.kold.com
Tucson opera singer killed in Goodwill shooting remembered for his kindness, impact - 12News
Jan 2026
www.12news.com
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture this charity 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

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 - 143 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 143 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1959
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tucson Symphony Society

What is Tucson Symphony Society?
Tucson Symphony Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tucson, United States. The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality.
When was Tucson Symphony Society founded?
Tucson Symphony Society was founded in 1959.
Who leads Tucson Symphony Society?
Paul Meecham serves as PresidentCEO.
Where is Tucson Symphony Society located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Tucson Symphony Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tucson Symphony Society trustworthy?
Tucson 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 Tucson Symphony Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 860107538.
What is Tucson Symphony Society's website?
http://www.tucsonsymphony.org