Pittsburgh Symphony Inc

Pittsburgh, PA · Founded 1938

Symphony orchestra presenting classical music performances and education programs

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Cultural Programs
Topic
Arts & Culture
Contact
Melia Tourangeau
Website Contact

About Organization

The symphony orchestra presents classical and contemporary music performances while providing music education and community engagement programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, the orchestra performs at Heinz Hall and venues across the area. With substantial annual revenue, the symphony has served audiences since 1896.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$55.2M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$187.6M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $55,173,648 $42,722,554 $187,593,015 568
2022 — — — —
2022 $30,841,021 $39,242,910 $165,429,946 595
2021 — — — —
2021 $35,674,466 $33,284,956 $168,227,004 444
2020 — — — —
2020 $30,739,984 $23,600,910 $194,466,393 440
2019 $44,898,626 $33,265,787 $160,513,295 650
2018 $36,545,841 $36,068,188 $153,190,774 589

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

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pittsburgh Symphony Inc

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pittsburgh Symphony Inc.

MT

Melia Tourangeau

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $496,903
MB

Martin Bates

SVP & COO
Full-time
Compensation: $251,266
MA

Mary Anne Talotta

SVP & Cdo
Full-time
Compensation: $217,276
SM

Scott Michael Vice

President & CFO (Exited 12/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $188,793
BM

Bridget Meacham Kowalski

SVP & CFO (Entered 01/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $120,467
DC

David Cable

Director (Entered 09/23)
2 hrs/week
GS

Gregory Scott

Director (Entered 09/23)
2 hrs/week
HM

Hilary Mercer

Director (Exited 12/23)
2 hrs/week
HM

Huma Mohiuddin

Director (Exited 06/24)
2 hrs/week
JS

Janet Sarbaugh

Director (Entered 05/24)
2 hrs/week
JY

Joel Yuhas

Director (Entered 09/23)
2 hrs/week
JA

Juanjo Ardid

Director (Exited 01/24)
2 hrs/week
MC

Marc Chazaud

Director (Exited 09/23)
2 hrs/week
MH

Matthew Helfrich

Director (Entered 09/23)
2 hrs/week
NT

Nicole Theophilus

Director (Exited 04/24)
2 hrs/week
RP

Reshma Paranjpe

Director (Entered 09/23)
2 hrs/week
SP

Seth Pearlman

Director (Entered 01/24)
2 hrs/week
TT

Thomas Todd

Life Director
2 hrs/week
BM

Bridget Meacham Kowalski

Senior VP & CFO
DM

David McCarroll

Concertmaster
Full-time
Compensation: $310,731
WC

William Caballero

Principal French Horn
Full-time
Compensation: $303,992
CD

Cynthia Dealmeida

Principal Oboe
Full-time
Compensation: $279,663
MR

Michael Rusinek

Principal Clarinet
Full-time
Compensation: $216,760
MW

Micah Wilkinson

Principal Trumpet
Full-time
Compensation: $213,836
AB

Anthony Bucci

Chairman
2 hrs/week

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Abby L Morrison Director 2.00 hrs/week
AF
Alexa Forte Director 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Amy Sebastian Director 2.00 hrs/week
AD
Ann Donahue Director 2.00 hrs/week
BM
Beejee Morrison Director 2.00 hrs/week
BP
Brian Portman Director 2.00 hrs/week
CT
Christine Toretti Director 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Christopher McComish Director 2.00 hrs/week
CA
Craig A Tillotson Director 2.00 hrs/week
DL
Debra L Caplan Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
DI
Donald I Moritz Director 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Douglas Stirling Director 2.00 hrs/week
EB
Earl Buford Director 2.00 hrs/week
EB
Ellen Brooks Director 2.00 hrs/week
ES
Elliott S Oshry Director 2.00 hrs/week
EB
Eric Boughner Director 2.00 hrs/week
GL
Gina Laite Director 2.00 hrs/week
HH
Helge H Wehmeier Director 2.00 hrs/week
JB
Ja'ron Bridges Director 2.00 hrs/week
JC
Jeffrey Craft Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Jin Song Director 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jon D Walton Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
JG
Julie Gulick Director 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Marita Garrett Director 2.00 hrs/week
MF
Mark Flaherty Director 2.00 hrs/week
MW
Markus Weber Director 2.00 hrs/week
MT
Matt Tokorcheck Director 2.00 hrs/week
MD
Michael Devanney Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
MJ
Michael J White Director 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael Maglio Director 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Michele Atkings Director 2.00 hrs/week
RP
Richard P Simmons Chair Emeritus 2.00 hrs/week
RR
Robert Reilly Director 2.00 hrs/week
RB
Robin Bernstein Director 2.00 hrs/week
RV
Ryan Vaccaro Director 2.00 hrs/week
TB
Thomas B Hotopp Director 2.00 hrs/week
WB
Wendy Barensfeld Director 2.00 hrs/week
WR
William Rackoff Director 2.00 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)

$2.9M

Highest Paid

$534K

Melia Tourangeau

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Melia Tourangeau President & CEO $496,903 $37,275 $534,178 40
William Caballero Principal French Horn $303,992 $45,738 $349,730 40
David Mccarroll Concertmaster $310,731 $25,713 $336,444 40
Cynthia Dealmeida Principal Oboe $279,663 $20,370 $300,033 40
Martin Bates SVP & COO $251,266 $34,247 $285,513 40
Micah Wilkinson Principal Trumpet $213,836 $32,657 $246,493 40
Michael Rusinek Principal Clarinet $216,760 $26,419 $243,179 40
Mary Anne Talotta SVP & CDO $217,276 $20,862 $238,138 40
Scott Michael Vice President & CFO (Exited 12/23) $188,793 $43,213 $232,006 40
Bridget Meacham Kowalski SVP & CFO (Entered 01/24) $120,467 $30,026 $150,493 40

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$1K Total Given
Democratic $1,362 (100%)
14 Contributions
$97 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

4 Individual Donors
CK
Craig Knox 4 contributions • $163 avg
$650
CD
Cynthia Dealmeida 6 contributions • $83 avg
$500
CK
Cynthia K. Dealmeida 3 contributions • $37 avg
$112
CK
Cynthia K Dealmeida 1 contribution • $100 avg
$100

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Cynthia Dealmeida with 6 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Craig Knox at $163 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $900

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$6.5M

Total Forgiven

$6.6M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

665

Loan Details 2 loans

$4,528,900
Forgiven
Forgiven: $4,581,611 100%
Approved Apr 7, 2020
Lender Dollar Bank, A Federal Savings Bank
Jobs Reported 379
Forgiven On Jun 17, 2021
$2,000,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,026,278 100%
Approved Mar 25, 2021
Lender Dollar Bank, A Federal Savings Bank
Jobs Reported 286
Forgiven On Jul 25, 2022

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Received
7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total
DF
Dietrich Foundation
$518K
TP
The Pittsburgh Foundation
$405K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$143K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$36K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$16K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$12K
TC
The Community Foundation Of Utah
$10K
Dietrich Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation The Community Foundation Of Utah
Dietrich Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation The Community Foundation Of Utah

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

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Pittsburgh Symphony Endowment
Pittsburgh, PA
Holds 1963 Endowment Assets
501(c) 501(C)(3)
The Dietrich Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
To Provide Financial Support To The Pso
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Pittsburgh Symphony Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(412) 392-4809 (141) 239-2482

Social

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600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 152223209