Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 04-2678312
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
33rd percentile
Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
69th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
8th percentile
Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
44th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$732,444
Down $130,248 (-15%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$605,198
Down $46,137 (-7.1%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$127,246
Down $84,111 (-40%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$2,720,016
Up $57,708 (+2.2%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$2,782,364
Down $98,446 (-3.4%) from 2016
Net Income
Up-$62,348
Up $156,154 (+71%) from 2016
The boston philharmonic orchestra (bpo) is committed to bringing passionate music-making to the world. Through our probing, innovative performances of the highest quality, carefully designed programs, informative and intelligent program notes, and pre-concert lectures that heighten audience participation, the bpo reaches to the heart of great music to offer an expansive, enriching experience for players and audiences alike. The boston philharmonic youth orchestra expands the impact of the bpo, with a mission of "shaping future leaders through music." bpyo offers a unique opportunity for young instrumentalists who want to study great orchestral repertoire in a musically dynamic and intellectually challenging community. In light of our belief that music is for everyone, education and outreach are at the core of boston philharmonic's activities. It is our driving philosophy that everyone will grow to love music when given the tools to discover and understand it.
The mission of the boston philharmonic orchestra (bpo) is to bring the vibrant joy of great music to new and existing audiences through engagement and connection with the music, the players and the conductor. Through our music, the bpo aspires to expand the human 'possibility and redefine and reinvigorate the classical music experience for audiences and players alike. Through the boston philharmonic youth orchestra and crescendo! Community engagement programs, we work to shape future leaders through music and to fulfill our vision of passionate music-making without boundaries.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $147,710 | $321,168 | ▲ $173,458 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $195,429 | $211,640 | ▲ $16,211 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $384,612 | $89,094 | ▼ $295,518 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $65,371 | $48,409 | ▼ $16,962 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $35,297 | $29,171 | ▼ $6,126 |
| Accounts Receivable | $24,841 | $23,547 | ▼ $1,294 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $633 | $4 | ▼ $629 |
| Total Assets | $862,692 | $732,444 | ▼ $130,248 |
| Other Assets Total | $8,799 | $9,411 | ▲ $612 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $96,739 | $74,291 | ▼ $22,448 |
| Deferred Revenue | $103,491 | $45,629 | ▼ $57,862 |
| Other Liabilities | $11,127 | $7,326 | ▼ $3,801 |
| Total Liabilities | $211,357 | $127,246 | ▼ $84,111 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $527,567 | $479,478 | ▼ $48,089 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $108,768 | $110,720 | ▲ $1,952 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $15,000 | $15,000 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $651,335 | $605,198 | ▼ $46,137 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $862,692 | $732,444 | ▼ $130,248 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $27,812 | $46,314 | $74,126 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $15,371 | $23,559 | $38,930 |
| Other Land Buildings | $5,226 | $14,979 | $20,205 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $18,515 | - | ▲ $1,952 | - | $20,467 |
| 2015 | $17,821 | - | ▲ $694 | - | $18,515 |
| 2014 | $17,155 | - | ▲ $666 | - | $17,821 |
| 2013 | $15,000 | - | ▲ $2,808 | $653 | $17,155 |
| 2012 | $51,785 | - | ▲ $4,045 | $31,830 | $15,000 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Christensen | Managing Director | FT | $93,462 | $7,516 | $100,978 |
| Armenne Derderian | Director, Bpo Assistant Librarian | - | $2,000 | - | $2,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Charles Dornbush | Chair Starting June 2017 |
| Frank Tempesta | Chair Until June 2017 |
| Daniel S Weil | Director,vice Chair Through July16 |
| Anthony Rufo | Director |
| Frank Clark | Director |
| Lonsdale Koester | Director |
| Mara Calame | Director |
| Noel Theodosiou | Director |
| Peter Sheckman | Director |
| Richard J Trant | Director |
| Stephanie Brown | Director |
| Thomas Gallitano | Director |
| Timothy Taylor | Director |
| Brad Lorimier | Director (left During Fy 17) |
| Jeanne Colachico | Director (left During Fy 17) |
| John Hotchkiss | Director (left During Fy 17) |
| Matthew Bradfield | Director (left During Fy 17) |
| Benjamin Zander | Director, Music Director |
| Peter Lando | Secretary |
| Thomas J Raffa | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Affair | Marketing Consultants | 35B CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, Boston, MA 02135 | $114,000 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 3 | $50,362 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 3 | $50,362 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,188,864 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $593,500 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $376,869 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | $256,812 | - | $171,474 | $428,286 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $211,019 | $88,543 | $99,967 | $399,529 |
| Occupancy | $230,523 | $13,948 | $11,543 | $256,014 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $21,354 | $58,061 | $19,354 | $98,769 |
| Other Expenses | $63,548 | - | $3,750 | $63,548 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $28,345 | $17,489 | $14,474 | $60,308 |
| All Other Expenses | $49,783 | $3,140 | $2,598 | $55,521 |
| Fees for Services Other | $25,648 | $15,826 | $13,097 | $54,571 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $27,426 | $13,697 | $13,342 | $54,465 |
| Payroll Taxes | $19,146 | $11,814 | $9,777 | $40,737 |
| Office Expenses | $16,312 | $10,065 | $8,330 | $34,707 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $9,383 | $5,790 | $4,792 | $19,965 |
| Insurance | $4,843 | $2,988 | $2,473 | $10,304 |
| Travel | $3,496 | $2,157 | $1,785 | $7,438 |
| Information Technology | $118 | $73 | $59 | $250 |
| Interest | $104 | $64 | $54 | $222 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,161,840 | $243,655 | $376,869 | $2,782,364 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,119,195 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,782,364 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,782,364 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $336,831 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | Fundraising and Program Services | 7 Concerts in South America | 0 | 0 | $436,720 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $154,858 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $61,011 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala | $269,320 | $61,011 | $62,273 | $-1,262 |
| None | - | - | - | - |
| Total Events | $269,320 | $61,011 | $154,858 | $-93,847 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capital Lease Obligation | $3,762 |
| Deferred Rent | $3,564 |
“The tax return is reviewed and voted upon by the board of directors prior to signature and filing.”
“Boston philharmonic orchestra corporation has a policy of not engaging in any business transaction of any type that may directly or indirectly benefit the board. Potential conflicts are monitored based upon review with the board and employees.”
“The orchestra's executive director and key employee (if any) salaries are reviewed and approved by the finance committee and so noted in the minutes. The finance committee utilizes salary surveys, comparable data from similar sized not for profit organizations and the specific requirements of the orchestra.”
“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
“We seek to provide these tools, and in doing so, open up the art form to all those who may otherwise never have the opportunity to explore and experience its transformative power.”
“The organization has a finance committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selects an independent accountant. This process has not changed in fy17.”
“Earnings on the orchestra's endowment funds are intended to be used for the ongoing support of the orchestra.”
“The orchestra reviews and assesses all activities annually to identify any changes in the scope of the activities and revenue sources and the tax treatment thereof to identify any uncertainty in income tax. For the year ended june 30, 2017, no provision for income taxes was made as the orchestra had no significant net unrelated business income and did not identify any uncertain tax positions requiring recognition or disclosures in the financial statements. The orchestra's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities. For federal tax purposes, the tax returns essentially remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns.”
“Special event expenses netted against revenue for form 990 purposes. 154,858.”
“Special event expenses netted against revenue for form 990 purposes. 154,858.”
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| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS TO BRING THE VIBRANT JOY OF GREAT MUSIC TO NEW AND EXISTING AUDIENCES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION WITH THE MUSIC, THE PLAYERS AND THE CONDUCTOR. THROUGH OUR MUSIC, THE BPO ASPIRES TO EXPAND THE HUMAN 'POSSIBILITY AND REDEFINE AND REINVIGORATE THE CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR AUDIENCES AND PLAYERS ALIKE. THROUGH THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CRESCENDO! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, WE WORK TO SHAPE FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC AND TO FULFILL OUR VISION OF PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES. |
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | ONE OF BOSTON'S PREMIER ORCHESTRAS, THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING TO THE WORLD. THE MEMBERS OF THE BPO ARE A UNIQUE BLEND OF PROFESSIONAL, STUDENT, AND AMATEUR MUSICIANS. THROUGH PROBING, INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS, INFORMATIVE AND INTELLIGENT PROGRAM NOTES, AND PRE-CONCERT LECTURES THAT HEIGHTEN PARTICIPATION, THE BPO REACHES TO THE HEART OF GREAT MUSIC TO OFFER AN EXPANSIVE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS AND AUDIENCES ALIKE. |
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING TO THE WORLD. THROUGH OUR PROBING, INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS, INFORMATIVE AND INTELLIGENT PROGRAM NOTES, AND PRE-CONCERT LECTURES THAT HEIGHTEN AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, THE BPO REACHES TO THE HEART OF GREAT MUSIC TO OFFER AN EXPANSIVE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR PLAYERS AND AUDIENCE ALIKE. THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA EXPANDS THE IMPACT OF THE BPO, WITH A MISSION OF "SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC." BPYO OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG INSTRUMENTALISTS WHO WANT TO STUDY GREAT ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE IN A MUSICALLY DYNAMIC AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING COMMUNITY. IN LIGHT OF OUR BELIEF THAT MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ARE AT THE CORE OF BOSTON PHILHARMONIC'S ACTIVITIES. IT IS OUR DRIVING PHILOSOPHY THAT EVERYONE WILL GROW TO LOVE MUSIC WHEN GIVEN THE TOOLS TO DISCOVER AND UNDERSTAND IT. (CONTINUED BELOW) |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | THE ZANDER MEDIA CENTER IS AN INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO CAPTURING THE IMPACTFUL LEGACY OF BENJAMIN ZANDER, THE ORCHESTRA'S FOUNDER. THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE WEB PORTAL (THE BENJAMIN ZANDER CENTER), A RECORD LABEL (BRATTLE MEDIA), AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS, THE MEDIA CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BRING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ZANDER'S TEACHINGS TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. |
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