Philharmonic Symphony Society Of New York Inc: $96.9M Revenue, $71.7M Program Expenses

The composite efficiency score of 63/100 puts Philharmonic Symphony Society Of New York Inc at C — neither standout nor failing. Some factors run above the median (typically program spending) while others run below (typically reserves or trend stability).

At $96.9M in 2023 revenue, Philharmonic Symphony Society Of New York 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 trend is mildly positive across the five-year filing window — modest growth, consistent with stable funding sources keeping pace with organizational costs. 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. Philharmonic Symphony Society Of New York 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.