Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc: $39.2M Revenue, $31.2M Program Expenses

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc grades a B on the nonprofit efficiency rubric. 67/100 on the composite — above the national median, with strong performance on some factors balanced by middling performance on others.

At $39.2M in 2023 revenue, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc sits in the mid-range of the U.S. nonprofit distribution. Most organizations of this scale operate regionally or focus on a single program area. Program-spending efficiency is strong: 80% of total expenses flow to program activities, above the 75% benchmark most third-party charity raters use.

Revenue has been roughly stable over the five-year filing window. The pattern is normal for established organizations operating in a mature program area. CEO compensation is reported as zero in the filing — typical for nonprofits where the chief executive is paid through a related entity (parent system, university, or foundation) rather than the filing organization itself, or for small organizations whose chief is a volunteer or board member. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc sits in the cultural-nonprofit sector (Arts, Culture & Humanities). Museum, performing-arts, and cultural organizations carry distinctive financial patterns — earned revenue from ticket sales and admissions, plus a heavy reliance on endowment income and major donor cycles.