2025-05-15T13:55:39-07:00 2024-06-30 232907194 Coleman & Co PC 2415 West Grandview Blvd Erie PA 16506 990 2023-07-01 256065898 Erie Philharmonic Inc ERIE 8144551375 23 West 10th Street Erie PA 16501 Amy Denlinger Finance Director 8144551375 2025-05-12 true true Julie A Bowers CPA P00547996 8148663000 2025-05-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lisa Graff 23 West 10th Street Erie PA 16501 3555983 false X www.eriephil.org X 1947 PA The mission of the Erie Philharmonic is to strengthen our community and region by providing high quality live orchestra concerts and programs that enrich, entertain and educate people of all ages. 17 15 254 300 47772 24984 1456547 1605223 1038001 1117996 -54782 68937 9982 73818 2449748 2865974 0 0 1376154 1457564 25500 25500 177667 1530238 1689953 2931892 3173017 -482144 -307043 4552607 4451843 731912 731077 3820695 3720766 The mission of the Erie Philharmonic is to strengthen our community and region by providing high quality live orchestra concerts and programs that enrich, entertain and educate people of all ages. false false 244213 0 0 Community Programs - The Erie Philharmonic offers the community the opportunity to enjoy the orchestra at no cost because of two key community initiatives: the In Your Hometown summer music series and television specials aired on the local NPR/PBS affiliate, WQLN TV. During the summer, various orchestra emsembles present approximately ten musical performances in community parks throughout the region, delighting attendees of all ages. The televised performances bring the wonder of the Philharmonic directly into the homes of community members. Often the televised special intertwines the music with local landmarks and history to help shape a unique story. In addition, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus is a 100+ member volunteer community chorus. The chorus provides its members with vocal opportunities and an inclusive space to enjoy the love of music and performance. These initiatives, among other community interactions, are an integral part of the organizations mission. 230348 0 70620 Education Programs - The Philharmonics educational programs are the fastest growing area of the organization. These programs include, but are not limited to, the Erie Junior Philharmonic orchestra, three choral student ensembles, free private music lessons, two preschool residency programs, a piano relocation program aimed at re-homing well-loved pianos into the homes of students learning the instrument, masterclasses with professional musicians, and in-school meet-and-greet opportunities with guest artists. The organization also resumed its annual live concert perfomance geared for elementary aged children, with associated curriculum, distributed to approximately 5,500 students in the Erie area. 2009568 0 1047376 Ticketed Perfomances and Fee Engagements - The Erie Philharmonic performs its mainstage ten concert season at the iconic Warner Theatre in downtown Erie. The orchestra is the bedrock of a robust local arts community, presenting high quality, creative concert programs to sellout and near sellout audiences on a regular basis. Community and private organizations also turn to the Philharmonic for private performances thereby recognizing the top-notch musical talent of the orchestra. 2484129 true true false true false false false false false true true true false false true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 45 0 254 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 17 15 false false false false false true false true true false false false true true false false false true false false PA X Finance Director 8144551375 23 West 10th Street Erie PA 16501 Daniel Meyer Music Director 30.00 X 129712 0 0 Steven Weiser Executive Director 60.00 X 89290 0 0 Amy Denlinger Finance Director 50.00 X 36000 0 0 See attached list 1.00 X 0 0 0 255002 0 0 1 false false false 102799 1502424 1605223 Fee Engagements 711190 41850 0 0 Sponsorships 711190 121405 47772 0 Education Programs 711190 66648 0 0 Concert Admissions 711190 888093 0 0 1117996 67287 0 67287 21574 39092 -17518 -17518 -17518 648143 646493 1650 1650 0 0 1650 8340 0 4424 3916 0 3916 Ticket Fee Revenue 900099 74095 74095 0 0 13325 13325 0 0 87420 2865974 1140126 47772 72853 71349 21405 35674 14270 1238487 1033191 131509 73787 48173 27692 11084 9397 99555 79916 12877 6762 28147 0 28147 0 16318 0 16318 0 60000 0 60000 0 25500 25500 13955 0 13955 0 315364 314109 1055 200 149216 149216 0 0 24191 4419 18812 960 21105 4616 16489 0 12743 1528 9687 1528 263209 256867 5553 789 3174 0 3174 0 1811 0 1811 0 93030 61782 31248 0 31458 781 30397 280 Hall Rental and Related Expenses 194600 194600 0 0 Other Rent Expense 117255 114745 2276 234 Reception Costs 25403 0 0 25403 318974 219262 81155 18557 3173017 2484129 511221 177667 430270 295340 250012 178401 5000 0 231102 229764 117081 98527 2110473 687495 1505925 1422978 1960827 2138294 52390 88539 4552607 4451843 89129 75939 558542 600878 31726 21762 24863 11301 27652 21197 731912 731077 X 2216369 1857140 1604326 1863626 3820695 3720766 4552607 4451843 X -307043 204510 2604 X false true X true false X 0 1291212 1949333 2601648 1456549 1605223 8903965 0 0 1291212 1949333 2601648 1456549 1605223 8903965 1297612 7606353 94420 73360 108093 89949 73339 439161 25726 11822 18555 16928 28870 101901 50099 7484 81883 61237 102942 303645 9748672 3902623 0.78020 0.80480 X 0 0 0 Other Addl Info Part III Line 1, 2018: Unusual Grant $525,000 Other Addl Info Part III, Line 1, 2020:Unusual Grant $221,725 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2019: 50099. 2020: 7484. 2021: 81883. 2022: 61237. 2023: 102942. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 60000 60000 false Pt II-B Line 1 The Erie Philharmonic retained a lobbying firm for general consulting, monitoring, and reporting to Management state legislative and administrative developments that matter to the Philharmonics purpose. The lobbying firm assists in the communication of the Philharmonics mission to the Pennsylvania state legislature. Organization staff and board volunteers spend a de minimis amount of time on lobbying activities. 1693371 240587 69872 8095 1855991 1576006 192165 68555 6245 1693371 1970991 0 -318279 70244 6462 1576006 1594635 5000 444865 65236 8273 1970991 1702660 100 -28341 72018 7766 1594635 0.06900 0.93100 true false 0 96560 96560 428774 54043 374731 109259 98964 10295 188106 152754 35352 1287774 381734 906040 1422978 Equity Funds - Exchange Traded 78851 F Fixed Income - Exchange Traded 890709 F Equity Mutual Funds 98610 F Fixed Income Mutual Funds 555981 F Money Market Funds 514143 F 2138294 Jr Phil Crese Scholarship 711 Security Deposits 1013 Operating Lease Liability 19473 21197 3233957 204510 2604 207114 3026843 13955 -174824 -160869 2865974 3333886 174824 174824 3159062 13955 13955 3173017 Pt XI, Line 4b Special Events direct expenses of $4,424, Rent Direct Expense of $39,092 and Trade Agreements revenue of $131,308. Pt XII, Line 2d Special Events direct expenses of $4,224, Rent Direct Expense of $39,092, and Trade Agreements expenses of $131,308. Pt V, Line 4 The permitted annual distributions from the endowment accounts are used to support the charitable, musical, and/or educational purposes of the Organization. Pt XI, Line 2d Change in beneficial interest in assets held by community foundation. X X X X X true Fundraising Planning and Best Practices false 25500 25500 0 25500 25500 0 PA Pt VI, Line 7a As per the Organizations governing documents, a group referred to as the Board of Governors elects the Board of Directors from a slate of nominees offered by the Leadership/Nominating Committee at an annual meeting. The Board of Directors is authorized under Pennsylvania law, and its governing documents, to make governance decisions on behalf of the organization. Whereas, the Board of Governors is an advisory group with no ownership interest or governing powers. Pt VI, Line 11b The Board of Directors received a copy of Form 990 on the date it was filed. The return will be reviewed with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee following its filing. In the future, a full review will occur before the return is filed. Pt VI, Line 15a The By-Laws of Erie Philharmonic require that the Board President, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel conduct an annual review of the Executive Director. The results of that review are included in the budgeting process that determines the Executive Directors Compensation. Pt VI, Line 19 The Erie Philharmonics conflict of interest policy, Form 990 abd 990-T, and financial statements are held in its office and are available upon request. Pt XI Change in beneficial interest in assets held by community foundation. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage 41455. 31821. 6074. 3560. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Dues, Fees, Subscriptions 33345. 12058. 21270. 17. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Maintenance 12013. 4626. 7190. 197. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing Costs 49033. 37362. 0. 11671. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other 44219. 5188. 38820. 211. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Utilities 11602. 2900. 5801. 2901. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Ticketing and Credit Card Fees 89131. 89131. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UBIT 2000. 0. 2000. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Instrument Purchases 9533. 9533. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Amusement Tax 26643. 26643. 0. 0. EPO Services LLC 23 West 10th Street Suite 3 Erie PA 16501 455497862 Administrative Services to Parent PA 0 185424 Erie Philharmonic Inc EP Ventures LLC 23 West 10th St Suite 3 Erie PA 16501 833820702 Activities related to ownership and rental of real property PA 3035 513407 Erie Philharmonic Inc