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Arizona Philharmonic Inc

Prescott, AZ · EIN 834652802 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A69 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · azphil.org
revenue
$235K
expenses
$222K
net assets
$45K
employees
1
volunteers
22
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

Organization's primary exempt purpose: Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to embody artistic excellence and inspire the growth of symphonic music through diversity in genre, programming, collaberation, audiences, and musicians. AZ Phil seeks to touch its listeners' hearts and minds, to serve the needs and support the growth of the Prescott area's performing arts scene, and to nurture community participation in the performing arts. AZ Phil is committed to producing quality and transformative concerts; paying musicians fair wages; creating jobs; promoting living composers; offering creativity-based outreach to youth, underserved, veterans and seniors; and enabling attendance by all economic levels.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Philharmonic is a professional orchestra based in Prescott, AZ, that presents classical music concerts featuring American and international composers. The organization performs at the Ruth Street Theater and other local venues, offering audiences educational content, program notes, and community engagement. It emphasizes artistic excellence and audience accessibility through diverse programming and outreach initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Pre-concert Talks
Educational talks held one hour before concerts to provide audience insights into the music, composers, and performers.
Recorder of Many Moods
Outreach project engaging third-grade students in Prescott to introduce them to classical music through the recorder.
Season Concert Series
Annual concert season featuring professional orchestral performances by Arizona Philharmonic, including themed programs such as "USA 250: A Celebration of American Composers."
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Performing Arts Venue Operations 5 activities
    • Operate and maintain performance venues
      Manages a 45,000-square-foot theater at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex with seating for nearly 700, fly space, and technical capabilities; completed aesthetic and technical upgrades in 2022–2023. Also utilizes an open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History with a built-in stage and bench seating for performances.
    • Operate and maintain performance venues and infrastructure
      Manages a 45,000-square-foot theater at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex, including a large stage and fly space, and utilizes an open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History. Completed aesthetic and technical upgrades to the Ruth Street Theater in 2022 and 2023.
    • Operating and maintaining performance venues
      Arizona Philharmonic operates a 45,000 square foot theater with seating for nearly 700 people at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex, which underwent aesthetic and technical upgrades in 2022 and 2023. They also utilize an open-air, covered amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History for performances.
    • Operating and maintaining performance venues
      Arizona Philharmonic operates a 45,000 square foot theater with seating for nearly 700 people at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex, which underwent aesthetic and technical upgrades in 2022 and 2023. They also utilize an open-air, covered amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History for performances.
    • Operating and maintaining performance venues
      Arizona Philharmonic operates a 45,000 square foot theater with seating for nearly 700 people at the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex, which underwent aesthetic and technical upgrades in 2022 and 2023. They also utilize an open-air, covered amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History for performances.
  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 5 activities
    • Present symphonic concerts across diverse genres and seasons
      Produces and presents a full concert season featuring a range of musical periods and styles, including Baroque to late-Romantic works, American composers, and collaborative performances with guest artists and ensembles. The 2025–2026 season included five concerts under the theme "USA 250," while past seasons featured programs such as "Echoes and Riffs," "St. John Passion," "A Renaissance Christmas," and "Messiah Sing-Along."
    • Present symphonic concerts across diverse genres and venues
      Produces and presents a seasonal concert series featuring a range of musical styles—from Baroque to contemporary and American composers—including performances at the Ruth Street Theater and the open-air amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History. The 2025–2026 season included five concerts under the theme "USA 250" celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial.
    • Presenting diverse musical performances
      Arizona Philharmonic presents a variety of symphonic music concerts, including classical, contemporary, and holiday-themed performances, featuring both local and guest artists. These performances take place at venues such as the Ruth Street Theater and the Highlands Center for Natural History.
    • Presenting diverse musical performances
      Arizona Philharmonic presents a variety of symphonic music concerts, including classical, contemporary, and holiday-themed performances, featuring guest artists and collaborations with other musical groups. These performances take place at venues such as the Ruth Street Theater and the Highlands Center for Natural History.
    • Presenting diverse symphonic and classical music concerts
      Arizona Philharmonic presents a variety of symphonic and classical music concerts, including performances by guest artists, themed seasons like "USA 250" celebrating American composers, and holiday-themed concerts such as "Silent Night" and "A Renaissance Christmas." These concerts feature diverse genres and collaborations with other musical groups.
  • Concert Audience Enrichment Programs 4 activities
    • Deliver educational outreach and audience engagement programs
      Provides educational materials including online program notes, videos, and eblasts with insights from musicians and the Executive Director to deepen audience understanding of musical works and composers. Offers dark-mode-optimized digital program notes for in-concert viewing and produces newsletters analyzing composers such as Beethoven.
    • Enhance audience engagement through pre-concert communications
      Sends eblasts before each concert featuring reflections and insights from the Executive Director and musicians about the repertoire, composers, and performers.
    • Provide concert program notes and digital audience resources
      Creates and publishes detailed program notes for each concert, including historical and musical context, with dark-mode formatting for use on smartphones during performances. Also offers online videos and background materials about composers, works, and guest artists.
    • Providing educational resources for concert attendees
      The organization offers various educational resources to enhance the audience's understanding of musical works, composers, and artists. This includes online season booklets, program notes (some designed for smartphone viewing in concert halls), eblasts with reflections and insights before concerts, and educational newsletters with analytical insights on composers.
  • Concert and Event Volunteer Coordination 4 activities
    • Engage volunteers in concert and operational support
      Relies on volunteers to support operations through ushering, office assistance, fundraising, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, and event logistics.
    • Engage volunteers in concert and organizational operations
      Relies on volunteers to support operations through ushering, office assistance, fundraising, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, and event and materials distribution.
    • Engaging volunteers for operational support
      The organization relies on volunteers to provide various services, including office assistance, fundraising support, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, ushering, and event and materials distribution.
    • Engaging volunteers for operational support
      The organization relies on volunteers to provide services such as office assistance, fundraising support, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, ushering, and event and materials distribution.
  • Interactive Instrument Engagement for Youth 3 activities
    • Deliver educational outreach to elementary students
      Operates "The Recorder of Many Moods," an outreach program that introduces Prescott third graders to symphonic music through hands-on engagement and performances.
    • Providing educational outreach programs
      The organization operates "The Recorder of Many Moods," an outreach project specifically for Prescott Third Graders, and produces educational newsletters and online content to help audiences understand musical works, composers, and artists.
    • Providing educational outreach programs
      The organization operates "The Recorder of Many Moods," an outreach project specifically for Prescott Third Graders, and produces educational newsletters and online program notes to help audiences understand musical works, composers, and artists.
  • Jazz Education and Performance Support 1 activity
    • Engaging in community outreach and volunteer programs
      The organization runs "The Recorder of Many Moods," an outreach project specifically for Prescott Third Graders. They also rely on volunteers for various services, including office assistance, fundraising, artist hospitality, musician housing, meal service, ushering, and event and materials distribution.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support community arts engagement and economic vitality
      Contributes to a vibrant local arts scene by attracting tourism, supporting local businesses, and fostering community engagement through live performances and cultural programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$235K
Contributions & grants$116K49%
Program service revenue$119K51%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$500
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$45K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +298.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Henry Flurry Ex Officio 29 $12K
board members · 6
  • Allison Dixon — Operations
  • Christena Cavaletto — Director
  • Jack Wood — Treasurer
  • Jan Manolis — Secretary
  • Suzanne Boyce — Director
  • Toni Denis — President
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Don Baltzer Partner — Volunteer photographer and videographer serving as Board Treasurer.
  • Henry Partner — Recipient and acknowledged contributor in newsletter communications
  • Highlands Center for Natural History Partner — Uses the Kiwanis Amphitheater at the Highlands Center as a performance venue.
  • Maria Partner — Contributor to newsletters providing insights on musical works
  • Prescott Chorale Partner — Collaborative partner
  • Prescott Third Graders Partner — Collaborates on "The Recorder of Many Moods" outreach project.
  • Prescott Unified School District Partner — Collaborates on the operation and maintenance of the Ruth Street Theater and Fine Arts Complex.
  • Ruth Street Theater Partner — Concert venue where patrons can enter from upper or lower parking lots.
  • Voci Sorella Partner — Performed "Silent Night" together.
  • Yavapai College Performing Arts Center Partner — Collaborative partner