2025-11-07T16:31:19-05:00 2025-06-30 455076143 Jennifer J Phillips CPA PLLC 4911 N Camino Luz Tucson AZ 85718 990 2024-07-01 860107538 Tucson Symphony Society % Paul Meecham TUCS 5207929155 2175 N Sixth Avenue Tucson AZ 85705 PAUL MEECHAM PresidentCEO 5207929155 2025-11-07 true true JENNIFER J PHILLIPS P01607578 5202477087 2025-11-07 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z James Schwab 2175 N Sixth Avenue Tucson AZ 85705 13521702 false X www.tucsonsymphony.org X 1959 AZ The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality. 17 17 246 157 0 0 3643305 4126874 2406782 2147987 238094 1732668 111692 -20050 6399873 7987479 0 0 3657118 3852076 0 544915 2302432 2470864 5959550 6322940 440323 1664539 20011768 21432387 1671743 1655217 18340025 19777170 The mission of the Tucson Symphony is to build and enrich community through the experience of live music of the highest quality. false false 4528683 2055911 Orchestral Programming: Formed in 1928-29 as the first professional symphony orchestra in the Southwest, the TSO is the longest continuously performing professional arts organization in Arizona. Over 37,000 patrons enjoyed orchestral works ranging from classicalBeethovens 5th and Carmina Burana to popularwith An Evening at the Movies with Itzhak Perlman and Star Wars movie in concert. TSO continued its Celebracin Latina series to feature historically underrepresented Hispanic and Latino composers and artists, including a free Mexican Independence Day concert to a sold-out audience. TSO is dedicated to building an increasingly diverse audience and providing all with the chance to engage with orchestral music in new and exciting ways. 484144 92076 Education and Community Engagement Programming: TSO provided a wide range of Music Education Programs to 83 schools in Southern Arizona. Throughout the year, TSO Ensembles performed for over 18,000 students within schools with interactive presentations, preparing them for full orchestra KinderKonzerts and Young Peoples concerts performed for another 10,500 attendees. TSO musicians also gave 3 workshops to middle school bands and orchestras with a focus on instrumental and ensemble playing. TSO celebrated the 32nd year of its Young Composers Project (YCP), in which 33 students ages 8-18 received instruction at weekly classes from October through May, each composing a new work that was performed by TSO ensembles and full orchestra. Additionally, TSO put storytelling to music with 8 Just for Kids productions for young families free to the public, with one performance presented in Spanish. Additionally, TSO put storytelling to music with 8 Just for Kids productions for young families free to the public, with one performance presented in Spanish. 5012827 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 71 0 true 246 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Paula Egan 5206209170 2175 N 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85705 Paul Meecham President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 169623 0 6328 Eric Lind VP of Philanthropy 40.00 0.00 X 110485 0 5024 Paula Egan VP of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 101532 0 1017 Joseph J Rousos-Hammond Ex-Officio 1.00 0.00 X 22196 0 3375 Robert Chamberlain Ex-Officio 1.00 0.00 X 16879 0 4698 Jose Leonardi Moore Ex-Officio 1.00 0.00 X 20347 0 0 David Gilbert Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Anderson Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Bahnick Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Bylsma Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Des Cognets Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rosie Garcia Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Hildebrand Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gwen Powell Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Schwabe Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeannette Segel Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Minna Shah Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andrea Crane Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ame Austin Ex-Officio 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcela Molina Community Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rafael Barcelo Community Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dani Eggman Ex-Officio 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jerry Searfoss Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Elliott Past Board Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jan Konstanty Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 James Schwab Board Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cyndi Miller Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 441062 0 20442 3 false true false Jose Luis Gomez Rios 2 East Congress St Tucson AZ 85701 Conductor 151200 1 272043 55500 3799331 94282 4126874 Ticket sales 711130 2054711 2054711 Contract income 711300 93276 93276 2147987 323272 323272 6797955 5388559 1409396 1409396 1409396 107120 272043 145664 -38544 -38544 18494 18494 18494 7987479 2147987 0 1712618 X 366162 89385 219271 57506 2982464 2419685 239478 323301 21359 11409 6469 3481 239023 200169 28282 10572 243068 181195 33546 28327 175 175 17331 17331 53276 53276 1050034 1021383 26525 2126 247651 227482 20169 59715 34206 13914 11595 104956 68644 15015 21297 302506 266044 28936 7526 18727 16545 1162 1020 1984 1152 446 386 18724 18724 116198 73421 33947 8830 49925 47626 985 1314 Equipment 171475 171350 125 Licenses fees and dues 185829 146566 25055 14208 Bad debt 1202 1202 71156 36565 2661 31930 6322940 5012827 765198 544915 146523 82097 1011332 1616828 10216669 2659167 15654 18842 215111 150996 2823064 2049631 816412 773433 7320365 15892760 269702 238264 20011768 21432387 198071 250219 1023133 982382 400554 394691 49985 27925 1671743 1655217 X 4013815 3615243 14326210 16161927 18340025 19777170 20011768 21432387 1664539 -227394 0 X false true X true false X 4820890 4950249 2761771 3643305 4126874 20303089 4820890 4950249 2761771 3643305 4126874 20303089 1607562 18695527 32727 69869 175771 317076 323272 918715 26771 18382 36411 8043 18494 108101 21329905 8812859 0.87650 0.72730 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15560924 926901 1371439 298439 17560825 12389425 2500 3378691 209692 15560924 11493924 147500 950587 202586 12389425 12940904 952635 -2191281 208334 11493924 8802439 2426531 1911834 200000 12940804 0.15000 0.79000 0.06000 false false 1795274 1272112 523162 839244 639387 199857 188546 138132 50414 773433 Operating Lease Liability 27925 27925 X 7706809 -227394 -227394 7934203 53276 53276 7987479 6269664 6269664 53276 53276 6322940 Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds The Societys endowments consist of ten individual donor established funds and one general fund to which many donors have given to in nonspecific ways. The Society has a policy permitting appropriating for distribution each year up to 5% of its endowment funds average fair value of the prior 12 quarters. Part XI, Line 2d-Other revenue included on Sch D but not on 990 Change in value of beneficial interest Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) The Societys policy is to disclose or recognize income tax positions based on managements estimate of whether it is reasonably possible or probable, respectively, that a liability has been incurred for unrecognized income tax positions. As of year-end, there were no uncertain tax positions that are potentially material. Gala primo 249293 227893 21400 12429 30230 4485 13401 Cotillion 109470 23750 85720 22160 40995 17498 2439 2 20400 20400 1766 261 379163 272043 107120 34589 72991 21983 16101 145664 -38544 X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Paul Meecham President & CEO 169623 1815 4513 175951 X 11 94282 fair market value false true false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The CEO, VP of Finance and Audit Committee review the entire draft 990 and all supplemental schedules and also provide copies of all drafts to entire Board of Trustees for their input prior to filing with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Directors are required to complete an annual questionnaire. In addition, individuals activities are regularly discussed and any potential conflicts are addressed as they are identified. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation for the President and Music Director is determined and/or reviewed by a sub-committee of the board of directors at the agreements execution and again when the agreement is up for renewal or set to expire. The Committee completes an annual performance evaluation for the President/CEO based on input from various constituencies of the organization. Compensation is evaluated against comparable orchestras using data generated annually by the League of American Orchestras. All discussion and decisions are documented in notes and minutes of the committee meetings. The body is the Committee on Trusteeship. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization provides governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon written request. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Other professional services consist of the following independent contractors and their related expenses: composer, conductor, artist, stagecrew, ushers, sound, chorus, and other production costs. In addition, certain administrative costs (recruiting, payroll processing and ticket fees) are included. Gethmann Real Estate CRT 4848 E Broadway Blvd Tucson AZ 85711 Investment AZ N/A Trust 1.00000