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A hallmark of the Philharmonic's success has been a commitment to financial stewardship. June 30, 2007 marked the 14th consecutive year of financial equilibrium for the Philharmonic, maintained in each year of its existence. The Board of Directors of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra proudly announced a balanced $3 million budget with a modest surplus for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
Contributing to the Philharmonic's success is its earned income through increased concert performances. The Philharmonic reports a 53% earned income ratio for the 2006-2007 season, much greater than the America  Symphony Orchestra League standard of 43%. Since the 1999-2000 season, the number of major series concerts has increased from 7 to 23 per year.
Philanthropic gifts, those being from individuals, foundations and corporations, continue to be a source of pride for the Philharmonic. Individual contributions, via the 2006 United Arts campaign, exceeded $350,000. As a testament to the future stability of the Philharmonic, its endowment grows simultaneously with its operating budget. Thanks to generous contributions from local arts patrons, the endowment currently stands at about $4 million.
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Support the unseen but important items that bring the music to you.
Here are a few examples of our behind the scenes costs:
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The following are examples of what we may use a $100 donation for.
- Rental of a truck for one day to move instruments (OPO rents trucks over 100 days a year)
- Purchase of a hotel room for a visiting guest artist for one night (OPO rents over 150 room nights a year).
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The following are examples of what we may use a $250 donation for.
- Sponsor 30 disadvantaged children to attend a Darden Family Concert musicians for events throughout Central Florida.
- Hire of stage crew for one day for an outdoor pops concert (Each year the OPO performs 15 outdoor pops concerts and each concert takes 2 days of stage crew work).
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The following are examples of what we may use a $500 donation for.
- Rental of sheet music for a classical concert at Bob Carr (The OPO library is extensive but we don’t have every piece of music!).
- Rental of the Margeson Theater for the Focus Series or Sounds of Summer Series.
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The following are examples of what we may use a $1000 donation for.
- Rental of a tent for an outdoor pops concert (A tent is essential for outdoor concerts).
- Hire of musicians to perform as a small ensemble in a community event (Each year OPO is asked to provide free musicians for events throughout Central Florida).
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The following are examples of what we may use a $2,500 donation for.
- Rental of the Bob Carr for rehearsals and a concert
- Provisions for sound enhancement for an outdoor pops concert
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*The Orlando Philharmonic reserves the right to direct your gift to the area of greatest need. |
