Mission
Classical music performance.
Small Public Charity
LAKE SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO
Based in Chicago, IL, LAKE SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO operates as a Small Public Charity. The organization reported $50K in revenue, $43K in expenses, $23K in total assets for fiscal year 2026. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $10K.
EIN: 237389261
Chicago, IL
Symphony Orchestras
NTEE: A69
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$50K
Total Expenses$43K
Total Assets$23K
Grant Records1
Funding Total$10K
Filing Years2025–2026
Where $100 goes at Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra of Chicago
How Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra of Chicago divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 2 years.
$32
Programs
the work itself
$68
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $32 for programs
$23
Performed four classical music concerts at DePaul University
$6
Performed two concerts to accompany wine tastings at Binny's wine tasting room in Lincoln Park
$3
Performed a free concert at Navy Pier to benefit the local community
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2026. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$10,500
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Vice President
Amanda Benson
Secretary
Dana Nehls
Treasurer
David Sher
President, Board of Directors
Paul Rutledge
Music Director
Russell Vinick
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50K | $43K | $23K |
| 2025 | $37K | $33K | $17K |
Between 2025 and 2026, reported annual revenue grew from $37K to $50K (+36%), with total assets most recently reported at $23K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.