Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association
Only null% goes to programs
Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Davenport, Iowa, registered in 1953, with $3,489,099 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
327 Brady St, Davenport, IA, 52801 EIN 42-6017663 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▲ 17.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.5M
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +0% margin
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 Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association: 5 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 327 Brady St, Davenport, IA, 52801
- City
- Davenport
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $473KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$473K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,489,099▲17.3% | $3,485,197▲8.1% | $1,381,827▲0.3% | $1,854,643▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,975,205▼3.5% | $3,223,138▲5.0% | $1,377,859▼15.0% | $2,019,288▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,084,383▼9.9% | $3,069,963▲10.0% | $1,620,848▲0.7% | $2,222,340▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,423,220▲35.0% | $2,791,756▲41.1% | $1,609,837▲58.5% | $2,094,940▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,535,869▼0.4% | $1,979,183▼19.8% | $1,015,733▲121% | $1,491,842▲35.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,547,113▲2.2% | $2,468,992▼5.1% | $459,047▲20.5% | $1,100,545▲28.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,492,338▼5.6% | $2,600,655▲8.6% | $380,926▼22.1% | $855,317▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,641,219▲28.3% | $2,394,058▲12.6% | $489,243▲102% | $957,956▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,058,681▼5.4% | $2,125,491▲4.2% | $242,082▼21.6% | $788,135▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,176,281▼9.2% | $2,039,546▼8.2% | $308,892▲79.4% | $806,448▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,397,305▲31.2% | $2,221,062▲20.7% | $172,157▼61.9% | $611,102▼41.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,827,838 | $1,839,793▼2.0% | $451,687▲20.9% | $1,042,289▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,877,874▲1.6% | $373,665▲800% | $822,028▲52.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,847,804▼1.3% | $41,505▲288% | $538,023▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,872,170▼2.4% | -$22,043▼131% | $597,335▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,918,200 | $72,043 | $650,111 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $1.2M total
33 grants to Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Woodmen of America | General support/sponsorship | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,961 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,443 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $45,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,170 |
| Modern Woodmen of America | General support/sponsorship | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,480 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $10,300 |
| Modern Woodmen of America | Sponsorship | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,315 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-6017663, based in Davenport, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association's EIN?
- Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6017663.
- How much revenue does Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association report?
- Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association reported $3,489,099 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association (EIN 42-6017663) 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.