Mission
THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRODUCES SYMPHONIC MUSIC FOR THE CULTURAL BENEFIT OF THE BUFFALO, NEW YORK AREA INCLUDING ARTISTIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AREA YOUTH.
Public Charity
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC
Based in BUFFALO, NY, BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $17.4M in revenue, $14.7M in expenses, $15.1M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 79 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $17.2M.
EIN: 160755739
BUFFALO, NY
Symphony Orchestras
NTEE: A69
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$17.4M
Total Expenses$14.7M
Total Assets$15.1M
Grant Records79
Funding Total$17.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc
How Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$81
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$7
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $81 for programs
$81
The Buffalo philharmonic orchestra produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo, new york area including artistic education programs for area youth
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
$5,650
REQUIRED ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF FUND INCOME TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
$1,824,405
CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE.
$946,103
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$50,950
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$41,500
Showing up to 5 of 79 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE CHAIR
Anne Conable
CONCERT MASTER
Arthur Chooi
TRUSTEE
Brenda Feldstein
TRUSTEE
Christine Standish
TRUSTEE
Cindy Abbott Letro
TRUSTEE
Corinne Rice
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.4M | $14.7M | $15.1M |
| 2024 | $13.8M | $14.3M | $12.8M |
| 2023 | $14.0M | $14.5M | $12.8M |
| 2022 | $12.8M | $13.1M | $13.9M |
| 2021 | $13.4M | $10.3M | $15.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $13.4M to $17.4M (+30%), with total assets most recently reported at $15.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.