Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation
The BPO was formed in 1979 to provide opportunities for an evolving community of amateur student and professional players to perform together present challenging classical repertoire & enhance the publics awareness & understanding of this music. Through its recordings pre-concert lectures and affordable concert tickets the BPO seeks to reduce boundaries between audiences and the music itself.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+27.1% YoY
Revenue
$3.5M
+3.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$33K
+143.8% YoY
Expenses
$3.3M
-16.2% YoY
About Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,302,569 | $1,024,576 | $1,519,867 |
| Revenue | $3,478,740 | $3,357,875 | $4,020,385 |
| Expenses | $3,265,146 | $3,897,829 | $4,196,008 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,972 | $13,523 | $7,575 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Beckvold | Managing Director | 40 | $94,423 |
| Benjamin Zander | Director and Founder | 40 | — |
| Erik Ryan | Chair | 5 | — |
| Andrew Goodearl | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Janice Forgays | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Thomas J Raffa | Vice Chair and Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Jerilyn Asher | Director | 1 | — |
| Armenne Derderian | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Dornbush | Director | 1 | — |
| Geralyn Dreyfous | Director | 1 | — |
| Urs Gauchat | Director | 1 | — |
| Sung-Dae Hong | Director | 1 | — |
| Winfield Perry | Director | 1 | — |
| Peter Sheckman | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Trant | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation?
As of 2025, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation holds $1.3M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation operate?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's EIN?
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2678312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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