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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1238989

ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION

Also known as ASHLAND UNIVERSITY ARTS BUILDING

Tax-exempt · ASHLAND, OH 44805

Financials

$214K$241K2022$262K$270K2023$289K$288K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$288,945$288,087$858$410,024$108,379$301,645
June 30, 2024990$262,008$269,771-$7,763$370,832$83,415$287,417
June 30, 2023990$214,318$241,363-$27,045$375,560$93,618$281,942
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$229,459
Program service revenue
$45,244
Investment income
$15,049
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,816
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,447
Other revenue
-$807

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$45,696
Other salaries and wages
$59,625
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$113,375
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,737
Travel
$29,124
Depreciation
$516
Program services (functional)
$234,625
Management and general (functional)
$33,335
Fundraising (functional)
$20,127

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$370,832
Total assets, end of year
$410,024
Total liabilities, end of year
$108,379
Net assets, end of year
$301,645
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,984
Net assets without donor restrictions
$301,645
Gross receipts
$290,392
Employees
10
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTHA A BUCKNEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$45,696
ALLAN ANDERSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISA BLACKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE BONFIGLIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGIE CIRONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARA DZIAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL HUPFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STANLEY E KOPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH SHEPHERDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK GORUSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY HUESTISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REV JUSTIN HYLDENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLY KNOWLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEREK KUBILUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNIE MARBLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON MARENCHINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN REAUMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB SLADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SHULTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR THOMAS REEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH SULLIVANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTHA A BUCKNEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$44,582
MICHAEL HUPFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STANLEY E KOPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETSY CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REV ERIC ABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLAN ANDERSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISA BLACKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK GORUSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY HUESTISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY KNOWLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEREK KUBILUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNIE MARBLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RON MARENCHINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN REAUMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB SLADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SHULTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH SULLIVANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR THOMAS REEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REV JUSTIN HYLDENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA SWANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH SHEPHERDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTHA A BUCKNEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$43,708
MICHAEL HUPFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STANLEY E KOPPVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETSY CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REBECCA OWENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
REV ERIC ABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
ALLAN ANDERSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
LISA BLACKLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
JUSTINA FABICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
CONNIE MARBLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
KELLY KNOWLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
MARTY KRALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
RON MARENCHINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
JACOB SLADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
GLEN STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
JOHN SHULTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
DEBORAH SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
PATTIE SCHUMAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
REV JUSTIN HYLDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
LINDA SWANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
MARK GORSUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0
DAVID WOLBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
401 COLLEGE AVE, ASHLAND, OH 44805-3702
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARTHA A BUCKNER, 401 COLLEGE AVENUE, ASHLAND, OH 44805
Signed the 990
MARTHA A BUCKNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(419) 289-5115
Return prepared by
IRWIN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

THE ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASPIRES TO BECOME A LEADING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO KNOWN FOR HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT AUDIENCES FROM ASHLAND COUNTY AND BEYOND.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASPIRES TO BECOME A LEADING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO KNOWN FOR HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT AUDIENCES FROM ASHLAND COUNTY AND BEYOND.
    Expenses $234,625 · revenue $45,244

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1238989
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$410,024
Income (IRS master file)
$290,392

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$288,945$288,087$410,024IRS
990June 2024$262,008$269,771$370,832XML
990June 2023$214,318$241,363$375,560XML
990June 2022$218,963$214,404$337,209IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1238989).

Questions about ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION is 34-1238989.
Is ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARTHA A BUCKNER.
Who are the officers and directors of ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,696 (MARTHA A BUCKNER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ASHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $288,945, expenses of $288,087 and total assets of $410,024 at year end.

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