Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Fort Worth, TX · Founded 1929

Performing symphonic music to educate, entertain, and enhance cultural life

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Education Advocacy
Contact
Keith Cerny
Website Contact

About Organization

Performs great symphonic music at the highest artistic level to educate, entertain, and enhance cultural life in Fort Worth, TX. The orchestra presents engaging music education programs for young people and achieves artistic excellence and leadership. Operating with $14.1 million in annual revenue and 392 employees including musicians.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$14.1M

+12.1% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$14.8M

+5.7% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$39.5M

+14.7% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

392

+37.5% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $14,085,368 $14,840,993 $39,511,874 392
2021 $12,560,425 $14,043,876 $34,443,355 285
2020 $15,284,563 $11,797,608 $39,389,813 310
2019 $9,288,160 $12,191,582 $29,120,810 312
2018 $12,207,345 $12,870,844 $30,233,145 482
2017 $13,118,171 $12,844,949 $33,215,738 441

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

FOR THE HEAD START CAMPAIGN

Supports stakeholders through for the head start campaign programming designed to address community needs

FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

Coordinates for general operating support efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

FOR ANNUAL GIVING

Facilitates collaboration and development in for annual giving through targeted programming and partnerships

FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS

Supports stakeholders through for youth programs programming designed to address community needs

FOR THE EDUCATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM

Facilitates collaboration and development in for the educational youth program through targeted programming and partnerships

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

KC

Keith Cerny

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $325,956
RS

Robert Spano

Music Director
Full-time
Compensation: $277,767
CE

Carrie Ellen Adamian

Chief Marketing Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $139,561
MH

Meagan Hemenway

VP Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $147,900
MS

Michael Shih

Concertmaster
Full-time
Compensation: $113,561
AS

Aaron Shelby Lee

VP Finance (Thru 3/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $106,615
JC

Jacque Carpenter

VP Hr, VP Finance (As Of 7/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $93,595
MA

Marianne Auld

Chairman Of The Executive
1 hrs/week
MM

Michelline Malley

VP Finance (4/24-6/24)
Full-time

Milestones

1929

Organization Founded

1929

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1977

Regional Expansion

1977

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2024

Program Enhancement

2024

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Aaron Howard Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alann Bedford Sampson Director 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Amy Roach Bailey Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Anne Carvalho Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Anne Mari Bratton Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Ashli Blumenfeld Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Aubrey Gideon Director 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Barbara A Cox Director 1.00 hrs/week
BE
Brandon Elms Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Brenda Cline Director 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Carla Kemp Thompson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Charlotte French Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Clare Stonesifer Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Connie Beck Director 1.00 hrs/week
DP
Dana Porter Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dee J Kelly Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Don C Plattsmier Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Don Reid Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dr Amy Tully Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dr Asad Dean Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Dr Benge Daniel Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr James Williams Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Jeffrey G Detweiler Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Jennifer Freeman Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Joseph Cecere Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Mary Costas Director 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Dr Rebecca Beasley Director 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Dr Russ Schultz Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dr Stuart D McDonald Director 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Dr Tom Deas Director 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Ellen Messman Director 1.00 hrs/week
GA
Gail Aronoff Granek Director 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Gerry Wood Director 1.00 hrs/week
HH
Henry H Robinson Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
J Brooks Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jean Roach Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jeff Schmeltekopf Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
John Broude Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
John Wells Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jonathan T Suder Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Joseph Dewoody Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Juana-Rosa Daniell Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jude Ryan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JN
Justin Newton Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jw Wilson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kal Silverberg Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Karen Burchfield Director 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kate Lummis Director 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kelly Lancarte Director 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kim Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lee Hallman Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Louella Martin Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mary Hart Lipscomb Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mercedes T Bass Chairman Of The Board 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Misty Locke Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Mitzi Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mollie L Lasater Director 1.00 hrs/week
NL
Nico Leone Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Pamela Gilchrist Director 1.00 hrs/week
PW
Priscilla W Martin Director 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Thomas L Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
TD
Tim Daniels Director 1.00 hrs/week
WD
Willa Dunleavy Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$332K

Keith Cerny

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Keith Cerny President & CEO $325,956 $5,838 $331,794 40
Robert Spano Music Director $277,767 $9,704 $287,471 40
Meagan Hemenway VP Of Development $147,900 — $147,900 40
Carrie Ellen Adamian Chief Marketing Officer $139,561 $4,810 $144,371 40
Michael Shih Concertmaster $113,561 $6,972 $120,533 40
Aaron Shelby Lee VP Finance (Thru 3/24) $106,615 — $106,615 40
Jacque Carpenter VP HR, VP Finance (As Of 7/24) $93,595 — $93,595 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$3.2M

Total Forgiven

$3.2M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

308

Loan Details 2 loans

$1,589,374
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,599,651 100%
Approved Apr 14, 2020
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 154
Forgiven On Dec 9, 2020
$1,589,324
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,598,250 100%
Approved Jan 31, 2021
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 154
Forgiven On Aug 26, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$403K Grants Received
5 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
CF
Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax 6 grants
$154K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$114K
AC
Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant
$60K
FW
Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement
$45K
CF
Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc.
$29K
Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc.
Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(817) 665-6500 (817) 665-6000

Social

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330 East 4th Street 200 Fort Worth, TX 76102