irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.34MSERVICE CONTRACTS - CONCERTS PERFORMED BY THE SYMPHONY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR A FEE AT ESTIMATED COST.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ASO Online
Streaming platform offering free access to live video recordings of SummerScape operas, chamber performances, and short films
Bryant Park Concerts
Live outdoor performances at Bryant Park in New York City, streamed online as "Beyond the Hall" and similar events
SummerScape Opera
Annual opera production presented as part of Bard's SummerScape festival featuring rare and rediscovered works
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Distribute complimentary tickets to underserved communitiesProvides over 3,000 free tickets annually to ensure access to diverse orchestral programming for underserved audiences, supporting the organization's mission of accessibility and inclusion.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present live orchestral concerts featuring rare and thematically curated repertoireProduces and presents live symphony concerts that revive seldom-performed orchestral works and explore music through interdisciplinary themes, including American musical identity and historical periods. Performances take place at venues across New York City such as Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, St. Bartholomew’s Church, The Riverside Church, and Bard SummerScape.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Provide free digital access to recordings and performance-related contentOffers free streaming and online download of over 150 live performance recordings through ASO Online, including exclusive content such as SummerScape operas, chamber performances, concert films, and short documentaries. Also provides supplementary materials like extended concert notes, libretti, and lectures to enhance audience engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.08M
Contributions & grants$1.47M48%
Program service revenue$1.60M52%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.02M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$2.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.32M
Cash$120K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.14M
Net assets$-819K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVER INTEEWORN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
| LEON BOTSTEIN | TRUSTEE/MUSIC DIRECTOR | 10 | $135K |
board members · 11
- DIMITRI B PAPADIMITRIOU — CHAIR
- EILEEN RHULEN — TRUSTEE
- HANS-JURGEN KNOCH — VICE CHAIR
- HELEN BARON — TRUSTEE
- JACK KLIGER — TRUSTEE
- JON R CARTER — TREASURER
- LAWRENCE APOLZON — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL DORF — TRUSTEE
- MIRIAM R BERGER — TRUSTEE
- NERMIN K AHMAD — TRUSTEE
- SHIRLEY A MUELLER ESQ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- ASO's orchestra committee Partner — Collaborated to make streaming content available.
- Amazon Partner — Platform hosting ASO's recordings for public access.
- American Federation of Musicians Partner — Worked with the ASO to make streaming content available.
- Apple Music Partner — Platform hosting ASO's recordings for public access.
- Bard Festival Chorus Partner — Collaborates with the American Symphony Orchestra in performances, including the presentation of Gurre-Lieder.
- Bard Music Festival Partner — Collaborates with the American Symphony Orchestra on performances such as "Berlioz and His World" and "Le prophète at Bard SummerScape."
- Bard Music Festival Partner — Leon Botstein is co-artistic director of the Bard Music Festival, indicating a collaborative artistic relationship.
- Bard SummerScape Partner — Co-presented a U.S. staging of Richard Strauss's The Egyptian Helen with the American Symphony Orchestra.
- Bard SummerScape Partner — Collaborates annually to present fully staged opera productions featuring the American Symphony Orchestra.
- Bard SummerScape Partner — Leon Botstein is co-artistic director of Bard SummerScape, indicating a collaborative artistic relationship.
- Bard's SummerScape festival Partner — Collaborates on the production and streaming of operas presented at the SummerScape festival.
- Bronx Music Hall Partner — Collaborated with the American Symphony Orchestra for a concert celebrating Louis Armstrong.
- Bryant Park Partner — Partnered with the American Symphony Orchestra for the Picnic Performances series.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Partner venue for mainstage concerts and member benefits including ticket discounts and private boxes.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Performs mainstage concerts at Carnegie Hall and offers member benefits tied to these performances.
- Kupferberg Center for the Arts Partner — Co-presents concerts with the American Symphony Orchestra, including "Beyond the Hall" and "New York Profiles."
- Kupferberg Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted the American Symphony Orchestra for a memorial concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11th.
- Leon Botstein Government — Music Director leading the American Symphony Orchestra.
- Louis Armstrong House Museum Partner — Hosted the American Symphony Orchestra for a concert celebrating 125 years of Louis Armstrong.
- New York Public Library Partner — Co-located partner for open-air concert programs in Bryant Park.
- Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Collaborates on the presentation and streaming of performances, including works by Carl Maria von Weber.
- St. Bartholomew’s Partner — Hosts American Symphony Orchestra concerts, providing a venue with a notable Aeolian-Skinner organ used in performances.
- The Orchestra Now Partner — Music Director Leon Botstein serves as music director of The Orchestra Now, an affiliated training orchestra.
- Various Organizations Partner — Contract partners for concert performances at various locations.
- eMusic Partner — Platform hosting ASO's recordings for public access.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Digital Access Expansionmethodology: digital_access_expansionBy offering free streaming and distributing archival recordings through digital platforms, the organization extends public access to performances because removing geographic and financial barriers increases reach and democratizes engagement with classical music.
- Music as a Public Goodmethodology: music-as-public-goodBy treating orchestral music as a public good rather than a luxury, the organization increases access and inclusivity because removing cost barriers enables broader public participation and redefines cultural ownership.
- Musician-Curated and Culturally Reflective Programmingmethodology: musician_curated_programmingBy empowering musicians to curate programs that reflect diverse perspectives and historical tensions in American culture, the orchestra fosters artistic ownership and deepens cultural resonance because performer-led curation enhances authenticity and representation.
- Revival of Neglected and Seldom-Performed Worksmethodology: revival-of-seldom-performed-worksBy focusing on rare, underperformed, and neglected operatic and orchestral works, the organization illuminates the development of American musical identity and challenges canon because rediscovering lost masterpieces expands cultural understanding and artistic diversity.
- Thematic Interdisciplinary Programmingmethodology: thematic_interdisciplinary_programmingBy curating musical works around interdisciplinary themes from history, visual arts, science, politics, and literature, the orchestra renews orchestral music as a vital cultural force because it deepens audience engagement and contextualizes music within broader societal narratives.