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Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 04-2674877

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 10, 2025

Organization Profilecambridgesymphony.org
3 Union TerraceCambridge, MA 02141

(716) 440-9737

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

27th percentile

-8.4%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$62,918

Up $6,716 (+12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$46,496

Down $9,706 (-17%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$16,422

Up $16,422 from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Up

$115,405

Up $18,717 (+19%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$125,111

Up $26,333 (+27%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$9,706

Down $7,616 (-364%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2011: $18,863Liabilities 2011: $8272011Assets 2012: $12,176Liabilities 2012: $1,6872012Assets 2013: $14,219Liabilities 2013: $1,1032013Assets 2014: $17,744Liabilities 2014: $4,0372014Assets 2015: $17,476Liabilities 2015: -$1,1002015Assets 2016: $31,778Liabilities 2016: $4,8062016Assets 2017: $39,440Liabilities 2017: $4,5332017Assets 2018: $50,836Liabilities 2018: $10,0862018Assets 2019: $42,968Liabilities 2019: $10,6592019Assets 2020: $44,236Liabilities 2020: -$8262020Assets 2022: $58,192Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $58,1922022Assets 2023: $58,292Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $58,2922023Assets 2024: $56,202Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $56,2022024Assets 2025: $62,918Liabilities 2025: $16,422Net Assets 2025: $46,4962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$62,918
Liabilities$16,422
Net Assets$46,496
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $36,701Expenses 2011: $49,643Net Income 2011: -$12,9422011Revenue 2012: $53,577Expenses 2012: $62,778Net Income 2012: -$9,2012012Revenue 2013: $61,228Expenses 2013: $59,826Net Income 2013: $1,4022013Revenue 2014: $58,595Expenses 2014: $57,988Net Income 2014: $6072014Revenue 2015: $74,176Expenses 2015: $69,306Net Income 2015: $4,8702015Revenue 2016: $84,786Expenses 2016: $76,390Net Income 2016: $8,3962016Revenue 2017: $87,784Expenses 2017: $79,850Net Income 2017: $7,9342017Revenue 2018: $92,768Expenses 2018: $82,682Net Income 2018: $10,0862018Revenue 2019: $84,864Expenses 2019: $93,794Net Income 2019: -$8,9302019Revenue 2020: $75,560Expenses 2020: $69,157Net Income 2020: $6,4032020Revenue 2022: $99,641Expenses 2022: $89,713Net Income 2022: $9,9282022Revenue 2023: $126,415Expenses 2023: $120,964Net Income 2023: $5,4512023Revenue 2024: $96,688Expenses 2024: $98,778Net Income 2024: -$2,0902024Revenue 2025: $115,405Expenses 2025: $125,111Net Income 2025: -$9,7062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$115,405
Expenses$125,111
Net Income-$9,706
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$115,405
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Presenting orchestra classical music performances to undeserved communities. Our mission is to make great music accessible to diverse audiences and to harness the power of music to forge lasting relationships with our community.

Presenting orchestra classical music to underserved communities. Our mission is to make great music accessible to diverse audiences and to harness the power of music to forge lasting relationships with our community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,451$31,877▲ $30,426
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,751$31,041▼ $23,710
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$56,202$62,918▲ $6,716
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$16,422-
Total Liabilities$0$16,422▲ $16,422
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$56,202$45,526▼ $10,676
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$970-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$56,202$46,496▼ $9,706
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$56,202$62,918▲ $6,716
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stan MahPresident
Andy PollockDirector
Maddy EwellDirector
Nicole BartolottaDirector
Preston MuellerDirector
Steven KennedyDirector
Wes BoudreauDirector
April LiuSecretary
Erik RyanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$77,084
Program Service Revenue
$37,894
Investment Income
$427
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$39,777
Change in Net Assets
$-9,706
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$70,867
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$52,802
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,442
Total Fundraising Expense$1,442
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$45,729--$45,729
Occupancy$44,479--$44,479
Payroll Taxes$7,073--$7,073
Fees for Services Other$3,000--$3,000
Advertising$2,791--$2,791
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,974-$1,974
Insurance-$1,960-$1,960
All Other Expenses-$1,689-$1,689
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$1,442$1,442
Other Expenses$2,314$1,409-$1,409
Total Functional Expenses$116,637$7,032$1,442$125,111
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,442
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The President and Treasurer as members of the Board review the Form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available to the public upon request. Annual filings are posted on the Massachusetts Attorney General website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
EIN
04-2674877
Phone
7164409737
Address
3 Union Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02141

Signing Officer

Name
Erik Ryan
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stan Mah
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Allison Accounting
Address
18 Garden St 4, Boston, MA 02114
Preparer
Ali Allison
Phone
8188022543
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2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$62,918
Liabilities
$16,422
Net assets
$46,496
Revenue
$115,405
Expenses
$125,111
Net income
-$9,706
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.63$0.16$0.46$1.15$1.25$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.97$0.99$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.00$0.58$1.26$1.21$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.00$0.58$1.00$0.90$0.10
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.76$0.69$0.06
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.11$0.85$0.94$0.09
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.10$0.93$0.83$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.05$0.88$0.80$0.08
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.05$0.85$0.76$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.01$0.74$0.69$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.04$0.59$0.58$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.61$0.60$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.02$0.54$0.63$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.37$0.50$0.13
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