Civic Intelligence

Reading Symphony Orchestra Association

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 23-1741046

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Mar 12, 2026

Organization ProfileWWW.READINGSYMPHONY.ORG
100 N 5th StreetReading, PA 19601

(610) 373-7557

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

68th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$95,000

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-5.4%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,972,706

Down $112,858 (-5.4%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,612,405

Down $66,234 (-3.9%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$360,301

Down $46,624 (-11%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,942,230

Up $316,365 (+19%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,664,860

Down $43,124 (-2.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$277,370

Up $359,489 (+438%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,513,496Liabilities 2011: $271,685Net Assets 2011: $1,241,8112011Assets 2012: $1,586,854Liabilities 2012: $276,056Net Assets 2012: $1,310,7982012Assets 2013: $1,638,146Liabilities 2013: $236,013Net Assets 2013: $1,402,1332013Assets 2014: $1,688,907Liabilities 2014: $206,761Net Assets 2014: $1,482,1462014Assets 2015: $1,637,506Liabilities 2015: $177,963Net Assets 2015: $1,459,5432015Assets 2016: $1,651,120Liabilities 2016: $166,373Net Assets 2016: $1,484,7472016Assets 2017: $1,772,722Liabilities 2017: $287,554Net Assets 2017: $1,485,1682017Assets 2018: $1,744,531Liabilities 2018: $196,166Net Assets 2018: $1,548,3652018Assets 2019: $1,936,663Liabilities 2019: $264,594Net Assets 2019: $1,672,0692019Assets 2020: $1,856,738Liabilities 2020: $197,390Net Assets 2020: $1,659,3482020Assets 2021: $2,225,635Liabilities 2021: $235,121Net Assets 2021: $1,990,5142021Assets 2022: $2,131,744Liabilities 2022: $256,117Net Assets 2022: $1,875,6272022Assets 2023: $2,130,946Liabilities 2023: $420,351Net Assets 2023: $1,710,5952023Assets 2024: $2,085,564Liabilities 2024: $406,925Net Assets 2024: $1,678,6392024Assets 2025: $1,972,706Liabilities 2025: $360,301Net Assets 2025: $1,612,4052025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,972,706
Liabilities$360,301
Net Assets$1,612,405
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,290,690Expenses 2011: $1,304,835Net Income 2011: -$14,1452011Expenses 2012: $1,311,8472012Expenses 2013: $1,223,9302013Revenue 2014: $1,190,897Expenses 2014: $1,239,030Net Income 2014: -$48,1332014Revenue 2015: $1,205,408Expenses 2015: $1,203,917Net Income 2015: $1,4912015Revenue 2016: $1,239,893Expenses 2016: $1,252,842Net Income 2016: -$12,9492016Revenue 2017: $1,249,176Expenses 2017: $1,338,914Net Income 2017: -$89,7382017Revenue 2018: $1,171,693Expenses 2018: $1,152,581Net Income 2018: $19,1122018Revenue 2019: $1,753,164Expenses 2019: $1,463,992Net Income 2019: $289,1722019Revenue 2020: $1,256,996Expenses 2020: $1,272,071Net Income 2020: -$15,0752020Revenue 2021: $1,045,145Expenses 2021: $937,538Net Income 2021: $107,6072021Revenue 2022: $1,809,021Expenses 2022: $1,624,416Net Income 2022: $184,6052022Revenue 2023: $1,247,835Expenses 2023: $1,454,708Net Income 2023: -$206,8732023Revenue 2024: $1,625,865Expenses 2024: $1,707,984Net Income 2024: -$82,1192024Revenue 2025: $1,942,230Expenses 2025: $1,664,860Net Income 2025: $277,3702025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,942,230
Expenses$1,664,860
Net Income$277,370
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 12, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,984,948
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide and promote high-quality symphonic music to citizens of reading and berks county. We achieve our mission through: classical symphony concerts, pops concerts, concerts for students, youth orchestras and educational and outreach programs.

To provide and promote high-quality symphonic music to citizens of reading and berks county

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$964,586$961,131▼ $3,455
Investments Other Securities$427,980$450,212▲ $22,232
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$219,949$367,351▲ $147,402
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,166$75,579▲ $70,413
Pledges and Grants Receivable$252,820$35,599▼ $217,221
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,967$12,348▼ $12,619
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$103,413$1,658▼ $101,755
Total Assets$2,085,564$1,972,706▼ $112,858
Other Assets Total$86,683$68,828▼ $17,855
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$290,009$252,484▼ $37,525
Other Liabilities$93,835$79,519▼ $14,316
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,081$28,298▲ $5,217
Total Liabilities$406,925$360,301▼ $46,624
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$860,912$1,038,139▲ $177,227
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$817,727$574,266▼ $243,461
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,678,639$1,612,405▼ $66,234
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,085,564$1,972,706▼ $112,858

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$104,195$104,195
Other Land Buildings$75,579-$75,579
Other Securities$20,368--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$539,147-▲ $61,609$29,345$571,411
2023$506,900-▲ $55,162$22,915$539,147
2022$490,460-▲ $39,355$22,915$506,900
2021$602,624-▼ $88,473$23,691$490,460
2020$511,429-▲ $114,411$23,216$602,624
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David WhitehillExecutive Director Thru Feb 2025FT$95,000$95,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin DeacostaPresident
Alexandra Booth2nd Vice President
Glynis a Fitzgerald PhdVice President
Allyson MckechnieDirector
Andrea BertoluzziDirector
Charlie BockDirector
Daniel P Becker EsqDirector
Deanna ReubenDirector
Janet FaustDirector
Jonathan ValerioDirector
Kevin WagnerDirector
Kris KolassaDirector
Pamela RileyDirector
Peter JohnsonDirector
Radene Gordon-beckDirector
William BenderDirector
Brent ChancellorExecutive Director as of Feb 2025
J William Widing Iii EsqSecretary
Ryan HurstTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,019,550
Program Service Revenue
$409,032
Investment Income
$457,746
Other Revenue
$55,902
All Other Contributions
$853,601
Change in Net Assets
$277,370

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,927,510
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$14,720
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-289,220
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,638,290
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,942,230
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$914,016
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$750,844
Total Fundraising Expense$51,340
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$553,202--$553,202
Fees for Services Other$64,983$128,227$38,944$232,154
Advertising$86,463$29,198-$115,661
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,542$45,458-$95,000
Other Employee Benefits$49,518$11,418$2,426$63,362
Occupancy$36,597$15,500-$52,097
Fees for Services Accounting-$44,450-$44,450
Payroll Taxes$32,387$4,713$2,180$39,280
Office Expenses$4,898$9,869$102$14,869
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$14,720-$14,720
Insurance$9,108$5,371-$14,479
Other Expenses$1,059$4,326$7,688$5,385
Depreciation Depletion$5,166--$5,166
Royalties$2,069--$2,069
Total Functional Expenses$1,280,903$332,617$51,340$1,664,860

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,704,524
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,664,860
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,650,140
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$54,384
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$14,720
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$98,620
Fundraising Direct Expenses$42,718
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$121,350$80,980$31,561$49,419
Total Events$121,350$80,980$31,561$49,419
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$69,704
Finance Lease Liabilities$9,815
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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

“Form 990 is made available to the finance committee for review. All questions and concerns are addressed and the return is made available to the board of directors prior to finalization and submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance by requiring each director, employee and volunteer to annually sign a confidentiality and conflict of interest statement, which discloses any conflicts of interest for that individual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The personnel committee, in consultation with industry resources such as the league of american orchestras, deliberates and determines compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“All documents are made available upon request at the organization's offices.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All documents are made available upon request at the organization's offices.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Reading Symphony Orchestra Association
EIN
23-1741046
Phone
6103737557
Address
100 N 5TH STREET, READING, PA 19601

Signing Officer

Name
Ryan Hurst
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6103737557
Signed
2026-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ryan Hurst
Formed
1912
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
192
Volunteers
104

Preparer

Firm
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
Address
2763 CENTURY BOULEVARD, READING, PA 19610-3346
Preparer
Justine N Bauer
Phone
6103781175
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services: program service expenses 61,358. Management and general expenses 126,922. Fundraising expenses 38,944. Total expenses 227,224. Payroll fees: program service expenses 3,625. Management and general expenses 1,305. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,930.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Unrealized loss on beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 19,978. Unrealized gain on beneficial interest in endowment funds 2,254.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The endowment consists of six donor restricted funds of which portions are to be held in perpetuity, with the income expendable by the association in accordance with donor instructions and board designated funds which are governed by the spending policy of the association.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the association accounts for uncertain tax positions relative to unrelated business income, if any, as required.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Unrealized loss on beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 19,978. Unrealized gain on beneficial interest in endowment funds 2,254.”

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Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,972,706
Liabilities
$360,301
Net assets
$1,612,405
Revenue
$1,942,230
Expenses
$1,664,860
Net income
$277,370
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.36$1.61$1.94$1.66$0.28
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.09$0.41$1.68$1.63$1.71$0.08
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.13$0.42$1.71$1.25$1.45$0.21
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.13$0.26$1.88$1.81$1.62$0.18
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.23$0.24$1.99$1.05$0.94$0.11
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.86$0.20$1.66$1.26$1.27$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.94$0.26$1.67$1.75$1.46$0.29
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.74$0.20$1.55$1.17$1.15$0.02
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.77$0.29$1.49$1.25$1.34$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.17$1.48$1.24$1.25$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.18$1.46$1.21$1.20$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.21$1.48$1.19$1.24$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.64$0.24$1.40$1.22
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.28$1.31$1.31
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$0.27$1.24$1.29$1.30$0.01