Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, registered in 1997, with $490,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1530 Greenview Drive Southwest Suit, Rochester, MN, 55902 EIN 41-1764434 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$490K
▲ 32.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$513K
Net assets
$197K
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
—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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -5% 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: 5 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale— 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 Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1530 Greenview Drive Southwest Suit, Rochester, MN, 55902
- City
- Rochester
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $455K (FY2013) to $490K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $93KNet assets $197K
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$290K
Total liabilities
$93K
Net assets
$197K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,284▲32.1% | $512,595▲16.7% | $197,424▼10.2% | $290,059▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $371,201▲3.9% | $439,311▼7.7% | $219,737▼23.5% | $262,442▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $357,365▼44.2% | $475,879▲15.7% | $287,259▼29.1% | $310,458▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $640,366▲77.6% | $411,480▲79.1% | $405,237▲130% | $425,812▲113% | 990 |
| 2020 | $360,475▼25.3% | $229,711▼47.0% | $176,351▲287% | $199,446▲97.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $482,301▲12.6% | $433,712▼9.8% | $45,587▲1619% | $101,223▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $428,231▼27.5% | $481,063▼7.2% | -$3,002▼106% | $69,010▼35.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $590,924▲13.3% | $518,164▼13.6% | $49,830▲317% | $106,088▼23.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $521,636▲26.0% | $600,071▲21.7% | -$22,930▼137% | $138,083▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $413,931▼42.3% | $493,012▼6.2% | $62,818▼55.7% | $135,809▼34.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $717,387▲57.6% | $525,817▲23.2% | $141,899▲412% | $206,052▲89.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $455,282 | $426,629▼23.8% | -$45,410▲39.9% | $108,507▲195% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $559,528▲26.8% | -$75,608▼1318% | $36,841▼34.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $441,201▲11.7% | -$5,331▼107% | $56,131▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $394,966 | $74,208 | $81,473 | 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 · $171K total
14 grants to Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale totaling $171K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $10,100 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $6,800 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $11,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $11,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $8,450 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Community support | 2014 | $20,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2014 | $7,975 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2014 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1764434, based in Rochester, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale's EIN?
- Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1764434.
- How much revenue does Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale report?
- Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale reported $490,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale have?
- CharityIndex grades Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale (EIN 41-1764434) 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.