2026-02-03T11:48:59-08:00 2025-05-31 751503978 HENRY & PETERS PC 3304 S BROADWAY AVE TYLER TX 75701 990 2024-06-01 756013387 EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC EAST 9035263876 PO BOX 6323 TYLER TX 75711 ROBIN HAMPTON Executive Dir. 2026-02-03 true true Ginny Ragland P00160325 9035976311 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DAVID STEIN PO BOX 6323 TYLER TX 75711 1229257 false X WWW.ETSO.ORG X 1953 TX Providing the highest possible quality of symphonic entertainment through the presentation of classical and contemporary music in diverse settings. Educating, enriching and enlightening audiences, individuals, organizations, and groups about classical and contemporary music. Providing a diverse musical fabric to East Texans through the commissioning of compositions, recording performances and presentation of a variety of musical works and musicians. Becoming a premier orchestra association within our American Symphony Orchestra league peer group. 23 23 6 23 0 844901 846379 377364 355288 11338 15090 45744 -28573 1279347 1188184 0 0 223976 246879 0 46482 1019373 1080574 1243349 1327453 35998 -139269 4524760 4743243 75568 92004 4449192 4651239 Providing the highest possible quality of symphonic entertainment through the presentation of classical and contemporary music in diverse settings. Educating, enriching and enlightening audiences, individuals, organizations, and groups about classical and contemporary music. Providing a diverse musical fabric to East Texans through the commissioning of compositions, recording performances and presentation of a variety of musical works and musicians. Becoming a premier orchestra association within our American Symphony Orchestra league peer group. false false 920478 355288 THE MISSION OF THE EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE. THE 2024-2025 SEASON ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:A. A FULL FIVE-CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION SERIES AT THE UT TYLER COWAN CENTER, SERVING A CUMMULATIVE AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE.B. CONTINUATION OF ANNUAL ETSO/CARNEGIE HALL EDUCATION PROGRAM LINK UP, CULMINATING IN FOUR PARTICAPATORY CONCERTS PRESENTED AT TYLER HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVING OVER 3,000 4TH AND 5TH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM TYLER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.C. PRESENTATION OF THE THIRD ANNUAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND SYMPHONY IN THE PARK AT BERGFELD PARK IN TYLER, TX. THIS FREE FAMILY CONCERT WAS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF TYLER AND DREW AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 1,700 RESIDENTS.D. PRESENTATION OF A CONCERT CELEBRATING THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, TOTALITY. THE CONCERT WAS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE IN ITS NEW ROGERS PALMER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. TWO PERFORMANCES WERE PRESENTED, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,600 PATRONS.E. ETSO CONTINUED ITS FREE SUMMER FREE SMALL ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS AT TRUE VINE BREWING CO, FOCUSING ON LATIN BEATS AND HONORING THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE CONCERT DREW AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 250. 920478 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 135 0 true 6 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 23 23 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true false false false X X SAMANTHA SNOW 9035263876 PO BOX 6323 TYLER TX 75711 ROBIN HAMPTON Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 97771 0 8234 ANNETTE FINDLEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY WITTER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAMERON COOPER CHAIR ELECT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY BRACKEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BETTY BOWER CO VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STRATTON HIBBS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HINES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA PESNELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY ULRICH PAST CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 OCTAVIO TELLEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TISA HIBBS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID STEIN CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GONZALO EGANA CO VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 EBB TORRES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT MARTINEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL WATKINS CO VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD NICHOLS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JON SANDERS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHERYL ROGERS PALMER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ED BROUSSARD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL WALLACE CO Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURA BARKER PAST CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DONNA JOHNSON Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 97771 8234 0 false false false 0 8167 157250 66000 614962 846379 CONCERT REVENUE 711130 355288 355288 355288 15090 15090 0 0 0 0 12500 157250 41073 -28573 -28573 0 0 0 1188184 355288 -13483 X 0 0 0 0 105000 4200 100800 0 111966 4158 107808 4590 4590 1250 1250 24073 963 23110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29202 50 29152 0 0 3909 386 3023 500 0 0 3591 3591 10346 10346 MUSICIANS' FEES & EXP 539387 539387 HALL RENT 92251 92251 RECEPTIONS 71946 71946 STAGE CREW 65362 66362 -1000 264580 140775 77823 45982 1327453 920478 360493 46482 352117 390860 302757 366402 0 12121 1090 0 0 87085 0 0 14321 5464 127928 115740 15779 12188 0 0 0 0 3740580 3967239 4524760 4743243 21555 53945 5340 3700 48673 34359 75568 92004 X 735530 688820 3713662 3962419 4449192 4651239 4524760 4743243 X -139269 341316 X false true X true false X 550448 950152 724362 844901 846379 3916242 54852 246276 324281 377364 355288 1358061 0 0 0 605300 1196428 1048643 1222265 1201667 5274303 75650 66000 115700 97850 36700 391900 0 75650 66000 115700 97850 36700 391900 4882403 345 562 2416 11338 15090 29751 0 345 562 2416 11338 15090 29751 0 1850 25429 73682 12500 113461 605645 1198840 1076488 1307285 1229257 5417515 0.90120 0.89290 0.00550 0.00280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3678662 60992 335356 102559 55032 3917419 3312102 115000 454283 167046 35677 3678662 3397962 112023 34901 187841 44943 3312102 3655322 221651 -385238 93773 3397962 2885018 147051 720152 96899 3655322 0.82300 0.17700 true true true 1354 1354 68391 60891 7500 58183 53495 4688 12188 INTERESTS IN NET ASSETS OF ETCF 1419700 INTERESTS IN NET ASSETS OF ETSOF 2497719 RIGHT OF USE ASSET - OPERATING LEASE 49820 3967239 1570573 341316 341316 1229257 -41073 -41073 1188184 1368526 41073 41073 1327453 1327453 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. ASSETS OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN SEPARATELY HELD AND ADMINISTERED BY EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION DISCLOSED ON SCH R, AND EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 UNREAL GAIN ON BENEF INT HELD BY OTHERS $280324 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST $60992 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $41073 false SEASONAL OPENING GALA 169750 157250 12500 16809 3235 5700 15329 169750 157250 12500 16809 3235 5700 15329 41073 -28573 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c WHEN REQUESTS ARISE, THEY ARE REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL INFO IS AVAILABLE ON-LINE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE BUSINESS LOCATION. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e : Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e : Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CARTAGE & FREIGHT: Column (A) - Total = $2850; Column (B) - Program Services = $2850; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e COMPUTER SOFTWARE: Column (A) - Total = $9475; Column (B) - Program Services = $350; Column (C) - Management & General = $4159; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4966 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CREDIT CARD FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1973; Column (B) - Program Services = $103; Column (C) - Management & General = $1870; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $2855; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2855; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e GUEST ARTISTS' FEES & EXP: Column (A) - Total = $46249; Column (B) - Program Services = $46249; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e INSTRUMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $11498; Column (B) - Program Services = $11498; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e LICENSE & PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $5573; Column (B) - Program Services = $5573; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MARKETING: Column (A) - Total = $64874; Column (B) - Program Services = $47128; Column (C) - Management & General = $13188; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4558 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $725; Column (B) - Program Services = $250; Column (C) - Management & General = $475; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $4505; Column (B) - Program Services = $77; Column (C) - Management & General = $4428; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROFESSIONAL FEES: Column (A) - Total = $46523; Column (B) - Program Services = $9000; Column (C) - Management & General = $31323; Column (D) - Fundraising = $6200 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PUBLIC RELATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $38370; Column (B) - Program Services = $3125; Column (C) - Management & General = $4987; Column (D) - Fundraising = $30258 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SUPPLIES & STATIONERY: Column (A) - Total = $20605; Column (B) - Program Services = $14572; Column (C) - Management & General = $6033; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TELEPHONE & INTERNET: Column (A) - Total = $5150; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5150; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $3355; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3355; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN EQUITY IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST = $60992 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 UNREAL GAIN ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST HELD BY OTHERS = $280324 EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION PO BOX 6323 TYLER TX 75711 752313593 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TX 501(C)3 TYPE I SUPPORTING N/A false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false