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Holland Symphony Orchestra Inc

EIN 38-2953082 · Holland, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE ALL PEOPLE IN MUSIC TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CONCERTS, MUSICAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$578,664
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
24.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
2
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$45,500, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 119% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $430,652 spent. HOLLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (HSO) PRESENTED THE 2024-2025 SEASON WITH CONCERTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND COLLABORATIVE EVENTS. TEN CONCERTS WERE PROGRAMMED AND TICKETS WERE SOLD FOR 9 OF THE 11 CONCERTS: 4 CLASSICAL, 2 HOLIDAY, 2 CARNEGIE HALL LINKUP, 1 SUMMER POPS, 1 COMMUNITY CONCERT, AND 2 YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERTS. THE 11TH CONCERT WAS A FREE CONCERT IN A HOLLAND CITY PARK ENTITLED MUSICUNITES US. THE WEEKLONG FESTIVAL INVOLVED OVER 20 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY DANCE AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULMINATED IN A FREE CONCERT WITH A BRAZILIAN BAND OF THREE SISTERS WITH ORCHESTRA. THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT DREW A LARGE AUDIENCE OF NEARLY 1500. SEASON TICKETS GREW TO 612 OR 68% OF THE VENUE. ATTENDANCE CONTINUED TO RISE DURING THE SEASON WITH THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON AT ALMOST FULL CAPACITY OF 784/800. POPS AT THE PIER CONCERT/EVENT HAD 815 IN ATTENDANCE IN A BOAT SHED. HOLLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (HSO) PRESENTED THE 2024-2025 SEASON WITH CONCERTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND COLLABORATIVE EVENTS. TEN CONCERTS WERE PROGRAMMED AND TICKETS WERE SOLD FOR 9 OF THE 11 CONCERTS: 4 CLASSICAL, 2 HOLIDAY, 2 CARNEGIE HALL LINKUP, 1 SUMMER POPS, 1 COMMUNITY CONCERT, AND 2 YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERTS. THE 11TH CONCERT WAS A FREE CONCERT IN A HOLLAND CITY PARK ENTITLED MUSICUNITES US. THE WEEKLONG FESTIVAL INVOLVED OVER 20 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY DANCE AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULMINATED IN A FREE CONCERT WITH A BRAZILIAN BAND OF THREE SISTERS WITH ORCHESTRA. THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT DREW A LARGE AUDIENCE OF NEARLY 1500. SEASON TICKETS GREW TO 612 OR 68% OF THE VENUE. ATTENDANCE CONTINUED TO RISE DURING THE SEASON WITH THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON AT ALMOST FULL CAPACITY OF 784/800. POPS AT THE PIER CONCERT/EVENT HAD 815 IN ATTENDANCE IN A BOAT SHED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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