Chicago Symphony Orchestra

AI Summary
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (EIN: 36-2167823) is dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and transforming lives through orchestral music, community engagement, and education on local, national, and international levels. With an operating budget of $88.6 million and total revenue of $125.5 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization relies on diverse funding sources, with no single funder contributing 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at www.cso.org.
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Mission Statement
See Schedule O - Supplemental Information.With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at its core, the mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to enrich, inspire and transform lives through music, community engagement and education - locally, nationally and internationally.
Cause Areas
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Orchestral music
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s budget?
In 2024, Chicago Symphony Orchestra reported an annual operating budget of around $88.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Chicago Symphony Orchestra support?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra supports work in Orchestral music.
Where does Chicago Symphony Orchestra operate?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently?
In 2025, Chicago Symphony Orchestra received grants from THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, FRANKEL JULIUS N FOUNDATION, and Darling Family Foundation Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Chicago Symphony Orchestra received in 2024?
The largest grant to Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2024 exceeds $8.3 million.
What is Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s reliance on government grants?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.
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