Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1987, with $163,214 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$163K
▼ 3.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$159K
Net assets
$255K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra: 19 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $98K (FY2010) to $163K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$258K
Total liabilities
$2,247
Net assets
$255K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,214▼3.0% | $159,157▲14.8% | $255,498▲2.0% | $257,745▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $168,210▲15.9% | $138,641▲17.1% | $250,490▲22.1% | $250,490▲22.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $145,131▼1.2% | $118,432▲0.3% | $205,099▼1.1% | $205,099▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $146,886▲37.0% | $118,067▲68.4% | $207,300▲11.4% | $207,300▲11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $107,254▼24.9% | $70,095▼47.6% | $186,044▲25.4% | $186,044▲24.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $142,830▲1.6% | $133,726▼5.1% | $148,392▲10.1% | $149,166▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $140,617▲19.4% | $140,975▲5.9% | $134,724▼2.2% | $135,797▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $117,805▼9.5% | $133,162▲16.4% | $137,687▼9.6% | $138,252▼9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $130,183▲19.3% | $114,391▲17.7% | $152,259▲15.7% | $153,319▲16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $109,135▼2.4% | $97,229▼8.0% | $131,585▲4.9% | $131,616▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $111,837▲9.6% | $105,668▲9.2% | $125,444▲7.6% | $125,444▲7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $102,024▼0.8% | $96,750▲1.9% | $116,564▲6.6% | $116,564▲6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $102,824▲17.2% | $94,932▲7.5% | $109,388▲7.6% | $109,388▲7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $87,764▼10.8% | $88,301▼20.9% | $101,667▲2.7% | $101,667▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $98,390 | $111,567 | $99,006 | $99,173 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
5 grants to Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra totaling $42K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $8,500 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $8,500 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $9,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2014 | $7,500 |
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Data for Blue Ash-montgomery Symphony Orchestra (EIN 31-1209783) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.