Musical Excellence
Maintaining Grammy-winning artistic standards through outstanding orchestra and dedicated music director leadership.
Grammy Award-winning orchestra performing classical and contemporary music
About Organization
Founded in 1913 by Ima Hogg, this Grammy Award-winning orchestra has played a central role in Houston's cultural life for over 100 years. Based in Houston, TX, the symphony presents concerts year-round with 631 staff members and annual revenue of $38.8 million, creating extraordinary musical experiences and serving as a cultural leader in the community.
Musical Excellence
Maintaining Grammy-winning artistic standards through outstanding orchestra and dedicated music director leadership.
Educational Impact
Deepening community impact through education programs that make classical music accessible to all.
Cultural Leadership
Serving as central cultural institution in Houston while creating extraordinary musical experiences.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$38.8M
+0% vs 2023
Assets (2023)
$13.1M
+0% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $38,784,878 | $36,945,285 | $13,065,626 | 631 |
| 2021 | $35,994,603 | $30,071,128 | $6,917,238 | 394 |
| 2020 | $27,796,543 | $22,029,733 | $6,681,545 | 394 |
| 2019 | $30,832,679 | $34,177,611 | $7,424,701 | 514 |
| 2018 | $30,468,362 | $33,147,136 | $8,399,635 | 544 |
| 2017 | $29,175,865 | $34,104,664 | $10,401,080 | 535 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Maintaining world-class orchestra with 631 professional musicians and staff under Juraj Valčuha's leadership.
Ensuring more people experience transformative power of music through accessible programming and education.
Building sustainable foundation through 39 million in annual operations and diverse revenue sources.
Creating extraordinary musical experiences while serving as central cultural institution in Houston.
Services and programs offered by Houston Symphony Society
Delivering exceptional orchestral performances throughout the season featuring renowned guest artists and Music Director Juraj Valčuha.
Providing educational programs and summer symphony nights that bring classical music to diverse Houston audiences.
Creating accessible musical experiences and deepening impact across Houston through community programming.
Strengthening artistic capabilities and resources to maintain world-class orchestra standards and performance quality.
Meet the people behind Houston Symphony Society.
1913
1913
Ima Hogg established Houston Symphony to provide classical music and cultural leadership to the city.
2017
2017
Symphony operated with 535 musicians and staff generating 29 million in annual revenue.
2020
2020
Organization navigated disruption maintaining 394 positions with 28 million in operations.
2023
2023
Symphony employing 631 professionals with 39 million operations entering new era of transformation.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$3.2M
Highest Paid
$649K
Juraj Valcuha
Compensated Officers
10
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Valcuha | Music Director | $638,894 | $9,630 | $648,524 | 40 |
| John Mangum | Executive Director/CEO | $446,207 | $48,646 | $494,853 | 40 |
| Yoonshin Song | Musician | $348,740 | $15,730 | $364,470 | 40 |
| Nancy Giles | Chief Development Officer | $247,489 | $22,450 | $269,939 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Condic | Chief Financial Officer | $232,469 | $30,733 | $263,202 | 40 |
| Mark Nuccio | Musician | $223,382 | $29,524 | $252,906 | 40 |
| Gwen Watkins | Marketing Director | $228,395 | $11,420 | $239,815 | 40 |
| Bill Vermeulen | Musician | $198,035 | $38,804 | $236,839 | 40 |
| Victoria Dominguez | Chief Operating Officer | $215,164 | $19,288 | $234,452 | 40 |
| Brinton Smith | Musician | $200,360 | $33,832 | $234,192 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mangum | Executive Director/CEO | $294,578 | $32,277 | $326,855 | 40 |
| Andres Orozco-Estrada | Music Director | $270,333 | $26,411 | $296,744 | 40 |
| Yoonshin Song | Musician | $265,752 | $14,440 | $280,192 | 40 |
| Nancy Giles | Chief Development Officer | $205,054 | $15,420 | $220,474 | 40 |
| Mark Nuccio | Musician | $174,829 | $32,195 | $207,024 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Condic | Chief Financial Officer | $171,362 | $25,513 | $196,875 | 40 |
| Brinton Smith | Musician | $160,567 | $27,518 | $188,085 | 40 |
| Victoria Dominguez | Chief Operating Officer | $171,362 | $12,788 | $184,150 | 40 |
| Eric Halen | Musician | $156,859 | $20,741 | $177,600 | 40 |
| Gwen Watkins | Chief Marketing Officer | $150,304 | $3,996 | $154,300 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mangum | CEO/EXEC DIR | $294,879 | $33,401 | $328,280 | 40 |
| Yoonshin Song | Musician | $286,736 | $11,731 | $298,467 | 40 |
| Andres Orozco-Estrada | Music Director | $248,252 | $28,559 | $276,811 | 40 |
| Nancy Giles | Chief Development Officer | $208,970 | $11,396 | $220,366 | 40 |
| Mark Nuccio | Musician | $181,361 | $35,073 | $216,434 | 40 |
| Brinton Smith | Musician | $164,444 | $29,746 | $194,190 | 40 |
| Eric Halen | Musician | $162,599 | $21,263 | $183,862 | 40 |
| Victoria Dominguez | COO | $173,466 | $10,358 | $183,824 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Condic | CFO | $156,799 | $25,942 | $182,741 | 39 |
| Jonathan Fischer | Musician | $159,431 | $13,405 | $172,836 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Orozco-Estrada | Music Director | $532,354 | $28,382 | $560,736 | 40 |
| John Mangum | CEO/EXEC DIR | $344,870 | $38,637 | $383,507 | 40 |
| Nancy Giles | Chief Development Officer | $240,309 | $11,396 | $251,705 | 40 |
| Mark Nuccio | Musician | $211,660 | $35,438 | $247,098 | 40 |
| Brinton Smith | Musician | $191,302 | $35,004 | $226,306 | 40 |
| Victoria Dominguez | COO | $199,618 | $18,893 | $218,511 | 40 |
| Eric Halen | Musician | $192,264 | $26,160 | $218,424 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Condic | CFO | $174,846 | $34,865 | $209,711 | 40 |
| William Ver Meulen | Musician | $170,307 | $35,438 | $205,745 | 40 |
| Jonathan Fischer | Musician | $187,179 | $18,083 | $205,262 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Orozco-Estrada | Artistic Director | $430,750 | $28,382 | $459,132 | 40 |
| John Mangum | CEO/EXEC DIR | $314,831 | $20,433 | $335,264 | 38 |
| Mark Nuccio | Musician | $215,923 | $34,762 | $250,685 | 40 |
| Brinton Smith | Musician | $185,304 | $29,773 | $215,077 | 40 |
| Eric Halen | Musician | $191,329 | $22,391 | $213,720 | 40 |
| Jonathan Fischer | Musician | $185,069 | $17,529 | $202,598 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Condic | CFO | $172,375 | $28,357 | $200,732 | 36 |
| Mark Hughes | Musician | $170,449 | $29,773 | $200,222 | 40 |
| Vicky Dominguez | COO | $177,941 | $18,203 | $196,144 | 40 |
| Trazanna Moreno | CMO To Aug 2018 | $152,828 | $24,232 | $177,060 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$6.4M
Total Forgiven
$6.5M
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
387
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.