Mission
TO PRESENT SYMPHONIC MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN A DISTINCTIVE WAY FOR THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Public Charity
SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Based in SEATTLE, WA, SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $38.1M in revenue, $40.2M in expenses, $18.4M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 393 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $41.0M.
EIN: 910667412
SEATTLE, WA
Symphony Orchestras
NTEE: A69
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$38.1M
Total Expenses$40.2M
Total Assets$18.4M
Grant Records393
Funding Total$41.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc
How Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$78
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $78 for programs
$76
The Seattle symphony is one of america's leading orchestras and is internationally acclaimed for its innovative programming and extensive recording history
$2
For educational and community engagement programming in addition to digital content delivered through the streaming platform, attendance in the 24/25 season saw 35,609 students and families over 180…
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
GENERAL SUPPORT
$270,000
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$100,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$34,743
GENERAL SUPPORT
$3,099,440
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$1,553,490
Showing up to 5 of 393 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
STAGE CREW LEAD
Aaron Gorseth
DIRECTOR
Ben Martz
DIRECTOR
Bill Mcaleer
DIRECTOR
Brian J Marks
CFO & BENAROYA HALL COO
Cheronne Wong
VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Christine Wood
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38.1M | $40.2M | $18.4M |
| 2024 | $31.1M | $37.3M | $19.0M |
| 2023 | $31.3M | $34.4M | $19.0M |
| 2022 | $28.0M | $30.0M | $21.5M |
| 2021 | $30.2M | $18.4M | $25.7M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $30.2M to $38.1M (+26%), with total assets most recently reported at $18.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.