Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2010 and ending 07-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 Symphony Place
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Nashville, TN37201
D Employer identification number

62-0550979
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 71,773,522
F Name and address of principal officer:
ALAN VALENTINE
1 Symphony Place
Nashville,TN37201
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
NASHVILLESYMPHONY.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1946
M State of legal domicile: TN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY IS DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHILE ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY, ENRICHING AUDIENCES AND SHAPING CULTURAL LIFE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 82
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 78
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 494
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 400
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a -698,206
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -698,206
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 12,006,190 14,702,020
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,457,243 5,947,595
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,794,853 6,443,756
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 20,986,112 18,764,400
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 46,244,398 45,857,771
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,100 7,500
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 12,616,603 12,721,214
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 288,230 393,939
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,169,949    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 54,209,673 20,062,521
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 67,121,606 33,185,174
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -20,877,208 12,672,597
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 224,336,671 209,803,881
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 146,593,690 116,778,686
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 77,742,981 93,025,195
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: MISSION STATEMENT - THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY IS DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHILE ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY, ENRICHING AUDIENCES AND SHAPING CULTURAL LIFE. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 26,165,521 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 24,638,066 )
THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY AND TO PERFORMING A BROAD RANGE OF MUSICAL OFFERINGS HAS HELPED TO ESTABLISH THE ORCHESTRA AS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE'S PREEMINENT CULTURAL INSTITUTION. THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY PERFORMED MORE THAN 140 CONCERTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011, SELLING A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 101,000 TICKETS. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,523,177 including grants of $ 7,500 ) (Revenue $ 535,723 )
COMMUNITY SERVICE IS AT THE HEART OF THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S MISSION, AND IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, THE ORCHESTRA REACHED MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE THROUGH ITS FREE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 27,688,698
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
157
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
494
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
82
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
78
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Michael R Kirby
1 Symphony Place
Nashville,TN37201
(615) 687-6515
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) MICHELLE LACKEY COLLINS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(2) WILIIAM M WILSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(3) LOUIS B TODD
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(4) GREGG MORTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(5) ZACHARY LIFF
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(6) ELLIOTT WARNER JONES SR
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(7) LEE ANN INGRAM
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(8) AMY GRANT
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(9) ROB BIRONAS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(10) SCOTT BECKER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(11) DEVIN SCHULTZ
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(12) WILLIAM WIGGINS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(13) KRISTI SEEHAFER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(14) NORMA ROGERS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(15) STEPHEN SPARKS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(16) MARK SILVERMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(17) WILLIAM H BRADDY III CFP
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) KEVIN P LAVENDER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(19) JANET AYERS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(20) BILLY RAY HEARN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(21) JAMES BRYAN BOLES
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(22) STEVE TURNER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(23) MARK A BLAKEMAN
GENERAL MANAGER AND VP OF ORCHESTRA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS
 40       X     165,796 0 14,460
(24) MICHAEL KIRBY
VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO
 40     X       130,386 0 12,360
(25) ROBERT E MCNEILLY III
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(26) JEREMY WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(27) DAVID T VANDEWATER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(28) ALAN D VALENTINE
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40     X       380,295 0 18,060
(29) RUTH E JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(30) JULIAN B BAKER JR
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(31) JACK O BOVENDER JR
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(32) HOWARD STRINGER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(33) RICHARD MARADIK JR
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(34) PAMELA L CARTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(35) ROBERT A MCCABE JR
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(36) BEVERLY K SMALL
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(37) DAN W HOGAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(38) EDUARDO MINARDI
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(39) BETSY WILLS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(40) JOHNNA WATSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(41) GIANCARLO GUERERRO
MUSIC DIRECTOR
 40       X     453,552 0 18,060
(42) DAVID STEELE EWING
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(43) RUSSELL W BATES
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(44) ANASTASIA BROWN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(45) CARL GRIMSTAD
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(46) JOHN FERGUSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(47) MITCHELL KORN
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION
 40       X     173,444 0 14,340
(48) C KEITH HERRON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(49) PATTI SMALLWOOD
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(50) CLAY JACKSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(51) HAL N PENNINGTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(52) BRUCE D SULLIVAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(53) ELLEN HARRISON MARTIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(54) JOHN T ROCHFORD
BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(55) JULIE G BOEHM
BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(56) JOHN GAWALUCK
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(57) EDWARD GOODRICH
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(58) ANNE L RUSSELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(59) JAMES L BECKNER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(60) GREG DAILY
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(61) WAYNE J RILEY MD
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(62) DAVID WILLIAMS II
BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(63) JAMES C GOOCH
BOARD MEMBER, BOARD CHAIR
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(64) MARTHA R INGRAM
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(65) JAY TURNER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(66) LEE A BEAMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(67) CHARLES PRUETT
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(68) FRANCIS S GUESS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(69) VIRGINIA BYRN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(70) SADHNA V WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(71) DR DAVID L BLACK
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(72) ANN CARELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(73) REBECCA COLE
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(74) SUSANNAH C CULBERTSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(75) BEN L CUNDIFF
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(76) MARY HELEN LAW
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(77) MADELINE MYERS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(78) PETER NEFF
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(79) JOSEPH K PRESLEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(80) DR JESSE B REGISTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(81) MICHAEL SAMIS
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(82) JAMES C SEABURY III
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(83) BRETT SWEET
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(84) JEFFERY WALRAVEN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(85) TED HOUSTON WELCH
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(86) CLARE YANG
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
(87) SHIRLEY ZEITLIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1 X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,303,473 0 77,280
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet5
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
LECG LLC
PO BOX 952423
ST LOUIS,MO631952423 		CONSULTING 377,685
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
151 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90012 		ARTIST MANAGEMENT 125,000
BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH
100 N BROADWAY MO2-100-07-15
ST LOUIS,MO63102 		INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 122,905
IMG ARTISTS
152 WEST 57TH ST 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10019 		ARTIST MANAGEMENT 119,100
HIRTLE CALLAGHAN & CO
300 BARR HARBOR DR STE 500
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN,PA19428 		INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 113,108
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 588,618
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 349,750
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		13,763,652
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 55,896
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,702,020
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a TICKET SALES   5,546,395 5,546,395    
b ORCHESTRA FEES   401,200 401,200    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 5,947,595
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,301,165     1,301,165
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 1,678,399  
b Less: rental expenses 2,376,605  
c Rental income or (loss) -698,206 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -698,206   -698,206  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 27,815,196 15,816
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 22,674,805 13,616
c Gain or (loss) 5,140,391 2,200
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 5,142,591     5,142,591
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 588,618
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 1,087,137
b Less: direct expenses ...b 850,725
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 236,412   236,412
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FLOOD PROCEEDS   18,879,877 18,879,877    
b HANDLING CHARGES FOR TICKET SALES   285,192 285,192    
c CONCESSIONS   26,458 26,458    
d All other revenue .... 34,667 34,667 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 19,226,194
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 45,857,771 25,173,789 -698,206 6,680,168
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 7,500 7,500
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,220,576 709,895 510,681  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 8,993,153 7,668,777 610,761 713,615
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 673,159 579,349 54,677 39,133
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,018,931 893,578 70,189 55,164
10 Payroll taxes ........... 815,395 674,455 69,234 71,706
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 68,268   68,268  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 393,939 393,939
f Investment management fees ...... 361,594   361,594  
g Other .......... 801,313 35,253 766,060  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,024,378 1,024,378    
13 Office expenses ....... 3,324,580 2,615,203 443,453 265,924
14 Information technology ...... 224,737   224,737  
15 Royalties .. 83,663 83,663    
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 12,620 12,620    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 73,518 22,453 35,084 15,981
20 Interest ........... 5,484,093 5,484,093    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 7,381,178 7,381,178    
23 Insurance .............. 320,428 208,639 111,789  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a FLOOD RELATED EXPENSES 287,664 287,664    
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 614,487     614,487
c
d
e
f All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 33,185,174 27,688,698 3,326,527 2,169,949
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		0      
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 2,110,613 1 3,167,535
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 25,922,938 3 30,299,769
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 277,663 4 619,984
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,806,832 9 1,806,070
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 142,316,213
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 34,714,610 109,967,058 10c 107,601,603
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 69,103,355 11 46,992,664
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 3,133,255 12 4,030,179
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,014,957 15 15,286,077
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 224,336,671 16 209,803,881
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 27,530,296 17 1,174,820
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 3,676,467 19 4,195,518
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 91,100,000 20 88,270,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 10,000,000 23 10,000,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 14,286,927 25 13,138,348
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 146,593,690 26 116,778,686
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 49,624,132 27 60,466,150
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 25,618,824 28 30,057,410
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 2,500,025 29 2,501,635
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 77,742,981 33 93,025,195
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 224,336,671 34 209,803,881
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
45,857,771
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
33,185,174
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
12,672,597
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
77,742,981
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
2,609,617
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
93,025,195
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 20,541,047 39,050,742 14,097,332 12,006,190 14,702,020 100,397,331
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 7,244,028 8,185,696 8,728,458 6,599,649 6,259,245 37,017,076
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 27,785,075 47,236,438 22,825,790 18,605,839 20,961,265 137,414,407
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 235,553 185,974 200,824 314,428 245,063 1,181,842
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 235,553 185,974 200,824 314,428 245,063 1,181,842
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           136,232,565
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 27,785,075 47,236,438 22,825,790 18,605,839 20,961,265 137,414,407
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,850,880 6,094,441 3,898,581 2,651,717 2,979,564 19,475,183
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 3,850,880 6,094,441 3,898,581 2,651,717 2,979,564 19,475,183
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 231,709   156,045 31,757 34,667 454,178
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 31,867,664 53,330,879 26,880,416 21,289,313 23,975,496 157,343,768
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
86.580 %
16
16
87.576 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
12.380 %
18
18
12.093 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, SECTION B, LINE 12, MISCELLANEOUS INCOME: 2006-$231,709 2007-$0 2008-$156,045 2009-$31,757 2010-$34,667,
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$ 0
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
0
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
0
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 525,025 8,898,472 8,898,472
b Contributions ........ 1,610 25  
c Investment earnings or losses ... 95,131 128,245 200,546
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		95,131 8,395,842  
f Administrative expenses ....   105,875 200,546
g End of year balance ...... 526,635 525,025 8,898,472
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   4,824,167 4,824,167
b Buildings ................   127,686,755 31,393,670 96,293,085
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   8,612,312 3,320,940 5,291,372
e Other .................   1,192,979   1,192,979
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 107,601,603
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEFERRED BOND ISSUANCE COSTS, NET 1,067,726
(2) ACCRUED INSURANCE PROCEEDS RECEIVABLE 14,218,351







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 15,286,077
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT 13,138,348








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 13,138,348
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 45,857,771
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 33,185,174
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 12,672,597
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 1,461,038
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 1,148,579
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 2,609,617
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 15,282,214
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 31,482,530
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 1,461,038
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,028,587
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,376,605
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 4,866,230
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 26,616,300
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 361,594
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 18,879,877
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 19,241,471
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 45,857,771
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 16,200,316
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 1,028,587
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,376,605
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 3,405,192
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,795,124
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 361,594
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 20,028,456
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 20,390,050
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 33,185,174
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED FOR MISSION RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Other changes in net assets Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - 1148579;
Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d RENTAL EXPENSES NETTED ON FORM 990 - 2376605;
Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b INSURANCE PROCEEDS NETTED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 18879877;
Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d RENTAL EXPENSES NETTED ON FORM 990 - 2376605;
Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 4b INSURANCE PROCEEDS NETTED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 18879877; CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT - 1148579;
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES INVESTMENTS 3,980,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     3,980,000
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICES CO LLC
155 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1790
 
CHICAGO, IL60606 		FUNDRAISING   No 9,692,000 390,000 9,302,000
Total .................right arrow 9,692,000 390,000 9,302,000
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
TN
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

SYMPHONY BALL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

FASHION SHOW
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 766,267 390,541 518,947 1,675,755
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		338,129 129,494 120,995 588,618
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		428,138 261,047 397,952 1,087,137
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Non-cash prizes . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 196,828 121,733 96,267 414,828
7 Food and beverages . . 52,753 61,569 10,516 124,838
8 Entertainment . . . 9,800 55,868 110,775 176,443
9 Other direct expenses . 38,177 64,606 31,833 134,616
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 850,725
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 236,412
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE (CCS) TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES IN PLANNING, ORGANIZING, AND INITIALIZING A MAJOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. THE SERVICE AGREEMENT PROVIDED FOR TWO ASSIGNED PERSONNEL, ONE OF WHOM WAS ONSITE TO PROVIDE RESIDENT FUNDRAISING SERVICES. THE AGREEMENT ALSO COVERED THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE AN OPERATIONAL BUDGET AVAILABLE TO COVER OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, IN ADDITION TO PROFESSIONAL FEES, INCURRED BY BOTH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND CCS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CAMPAIGN. SUCH OPERATIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDE COLLATERAL MATERIALS, POSTAGE, SHIPPING/DELIVERY, PRINTING/COPYING, RELATED TRAVEL, TELEPHONE/CALL PHONE, AND PRODUCTION OF RESEARCH REPORTS. PERSONAL LIVING AND PERSONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF CCS PERSONNEL ARE EXCLUDED. THE AGREEMENT ALSO PROVIDED THAT ALL EXPENSES OF $200 OR GREATER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY BEFORE THEY ARE INCURRED. FEES FOR SERVICES WERE $390,000 AND REIMBURSED EXPENSES TOTALED $3,993.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
62-0550979
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) THOR JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP 12 7,500 0 N/A N/A













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN TWO CATEGORIES. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ACTUALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE PROVIDER OF THE MUSIC LESSONS OF THE AWARD WINNER, TO BE USED IN FUTURE MUSIC LESSONS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) MARK A BLAKEMAN (i)
(ii)		 165,796
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,100
0 		3,360
0 		180,256
0 		0
0
(2) ALAN D VALENTINE (i)
(ii)		 380,295
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,700
0 		3,360
0 		398,355
0 		0
0
(3) GIANCARLO GUERERRO (i)
(ii)		 453,552
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,700
0 		3,360
0 		471,612
0 		0
0
(4) MITCHELL KORN (i)
(ii)		 173,444
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,980
0 		3,360
0 		187,784
0 		0
0












Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
62-0550979
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AN
D DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE 		62-1486674 5920653KO 01-08-2004 102,000,000 SEE SCHEDULE O   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . . 13,730,000      
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 104,242,331      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds. 8,135,137      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 1,180,869      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds. 789,499      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 77,633,197      
11 Other spent proceeds . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds. . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2006
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X            
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X            
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X            
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? . X              
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . 0 %      
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X              
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . 0.0      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .                
e Was a hedge terminated? .                
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X            
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . 0.0      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . . X              
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE OF BONDS SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A, COLUMN (F) THE PURPOSE OF THE BONDS IS FOR: I) FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A SYMPHONY HALL IN NASHVILLE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, II) REFUNDING THE ISSUER'S $16,500,000 VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A, III) ACQUIRING PROPERTY TO BE USED AS A SURFACE PARKING LOT TO SERVICE THE PROJECT; IV) PAYING CAPITALIZED INTEREST ON THE BONDS, AND V) PAYING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE FOR THE BONDS.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) REGIONS BANK
  		SEE SCHEDULE O 757,426 LETTER OF CREDIT FEES AND TRUSTEE FEES   No
(2) SUN TRUST BANK
  		SEE SCHEDULE O 2,355,840 LETTER OF CREDIT FEES AND SWAP AGREEMENTS   No
(3) PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS
  		SEE SCHEDULE O 187,132 LETTER OF CREDIT FEES   No
(4) PINNACLE GROUP INSURANCE
  		SEE SCHEDULE O 840,065 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION SCHEDULE L, PART IV, COLUMN (B) SUNTRUST ROBERT MCNEILLY, DIRECTOR OF NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, WAS SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT OF SUNTRUST, TENNESSEE, AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION. PINNACLE GROUP INSURANCE JOHNNA WATSON, DIRECTOR OF NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, WAS SERVING AS THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF PINNACLE GROUP AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION. REGIONS BANK C. KEITH HERRON, DIRECTOR OF NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, WAS SERVING AS REGIONAL PRESIDENT, AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION. PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS ROBERT MCCABE, DIRECTOR OF NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, WAS SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( INSTRUMENTS ) X 1 55,896 MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-0550979
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION - CONTINUED FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1: ARTISTIC VISION STATEMENT ACHIEVE RECOGNIZED ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE AND PRESENTATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY MUSIC, WITH A FOCUS ON THE CREATION, PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF A DISTINCTLY AMERICAN REPERTOIRE. EDUCATION VISION STATEMENT ENGAGE AND ENRICH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES BY EXPLORING, EXPERIENCING AND CREATING MUSIC.
PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A: THE CONCERT SEASON OPENED UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, AS THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S HOME, SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER, WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERING FROM A FLOOD IN MAY 2010 THAT CAUSED $40 MILLION IN DAMAGES TO THE BUILDING. WHILE THE BUILDING UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE REMEDIATION AND REBUILDING, THE ORCHESTRA RELOCATED ITS FALL CONCERTS TO OTHER VENUES IN THE NASHVILLE AREA, RETURNING TO THE SCHERMERHORN WITH A GRAND RE-OPENING CONCERT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE FEATURING THE ORCHESTRA WITH VIOLINIST ITZHAK PERLMAN. THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY IS FIRMLY GROUNDED IN THE CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE, AND EVERY YEAR IT PERFORMS SOME OF THE BEST-LOVED WORKS IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC IN ITS SUNTRUST CLASSICAL SERIES, WHICH CONSISTS OF 14 THREE-NIGHT PRESENTATIONS. PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2011 INCLUDED BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH PIANO CONCERTO, STRAVINSKY'S THE RITE OF SPRING, AN EVENING OF WORKS BY SCANDINAVIAN COMPOSERS SIBELIUS AND NIELSEN, HOLST'S THE PLANETS, AND PROKOFIEV'S FIFTH SYMPHONY. THE ORCHESTRA'S FIRST CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT FOLLOWING THE REOPENING OF SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER IN JANUARY 2011 WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO. THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AMERICAN MUSIC AND TO KEEPING CLASSICAL MUSIC VITAL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, AND IT HAS DEVELOPED A NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR PERFORMING AND COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS BY SOME OF TODAY'S MOST IMPORTANT AMERICAN COMPOSERS, INCLUDING PHILIP GLASS (WHOSE SECOND VIOLIN CONCERTO WAS FEATURED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011), JOAN TOWER AND MICHAEL DAUGHERTY. THE ORCHESTRA HAS RELEASED NEARLY 20 RECORDINGS OVER THE PAST DECADE, MANY OF THEM FEATURING THE WORK OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN COMPOSERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, THE ORCHESTRA EARNED THREE GRAMMY® AWARDS FOR ITS RECORDING OF WORKS BY MICHAEL DAUGHERTY, AND IT ALSO RELEASED A NEW CD OF WORKS BY PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING COMPOSER JOSEPH SCHWANTNER. MOST OF THE ORCHESTRA'S SUBSCRIPTION CLASSICAL CONCERTS FEATURE WORLD-CLASS GUEST PERFORMERS. RECENT SEASONS HAVE INCLUDED VISITS FROM CELLIST YO-YO MA, PIANIST ANDRÉ WATTS AND THE GROUNDBREAKING POLISH COMPOSER/CONDUCTOR KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI. IN ADDITION, THE ORCHESTRA REGULARLY FEATURES THE NEWEST GENERATION OF CLASSICAL SOLOISTS, INCLUDING VIOLINISTS STEFAN JACKIW AND TIANWA YANG. ALONG WITH ITS CLASSICAL OFFERINGS, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY PERFORMS EIGHT THREE-NIGHT PRESENTATIONS IN ITS BANK OF AMERICA POPS SERIES. THIS SUBSCRIPTION SERIES FEATURES A VARIETY OF POPULAR STYLES, AS REPRESENTED BY SUCH PERFORMERS AS MICHAEL MCDONALD, PETER CETERA AND LORRIE MORGAN. A FOUR-CONCERT FAMILY SERIES, THE ANN & MONROE CARELL FAMILY TRUST PIED PIPER SERIES IS GEARED TOWARD YOUNG LISTENERS AND THEIR PARENTS. THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY HAS ALSO EMERGED IN RECENT YEARS AS A CONCERT PRESENTER, BRINGING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER IN CONCERTS WITHOUT THE ORCHESTRA. NOTABLE JAZZ EVENTS HAVE FEATURED PIANIST HERBIE HANCOCK, SAXOPHONIST DAVID SANBORN AND GUITARIST AL DI MEOLA. DUE TO THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S COMMITMENT TO PRESENTING WORLD MUSIC, LOCAL AUDIENCES HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES, LIKE SOUTH AFRICA'S LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO AND OTHER GLOBAL ARTISTS. FOR MANY YEARS, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH OTHER LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING LIVE ORCHESTRAL ACCOMPANIMENT FOR PERFORMANCES BY NASHVILLE BALLET AND NASHVILLE OPERA. ITS REACH IN THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMMUNITY IS BOTH BROAD AND DEEP, TOUCHING A TOTAL OF 370,000 PEOPLE IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, AND THROUGH ALL OF ITS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, IT HAS GREATLY ENRICHED CULTURAL LIFE FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.
PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B: THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S "ONE NOTE, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD" EDUCATION INITIATIVE IS AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE W.O. SMITH/NASHVILLE COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL AND METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AND THE MARTIN FOUNDATION, THE SYMPHONY AND THESE ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN EAST NASHVILLE'S STRATFORD CLUSTER AND NORTH NASHVILLE'S PEARL-COHN CLUSTER. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR COMMITTED STUDENTS, ALONG WITH TRANSPORTATION TO LESSONS, ALL PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, THE SYMPHONY EARNED AN $18,000 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS TO HELP FUND ONE NOTE, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY REACHES MANY MORE SCHOOLCHILDREN ACROSS THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE REGION THROUGH A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDE THE GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDATION YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS, WHICH BRING STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HOME SCHOOLS TO THE SCHERMERHORN. OUR ENSEMBLES IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM TAKES MEMBERS OF THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, WHERE THEY PERFORM FOR STUDENTS, ALL WITHOUT COST TO STUDENTS OR THE SCHOOLS. "IS IT A FIDDLE OR A VIOLIN?" IS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM, IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE SIMILARITIES AND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND COUNTRY MUSIC. ALONG WITH PERFORMING FOR STUDENTS, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY COMMITS ITS TIME AND RESOURCES TO PERFORMING FREE CONCERTS FOR PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. EVERY SUMMER, THE REGIONS COMMUNITY CONCERTS SERIES BRINGS THE ORCHESTRA TO PUBLIC PARKS ACROSS THE CITY AND THE MID-STATE REGION, CULMINATING IN A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE THAT ANNUALLY ATTRACTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, EVERY JANUARY, THE SYMPHONY PRESENTS "LET FREEDOM SING!," A FREE MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., AT SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER. EACH YEAR, SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER ALSO HOSTS THE REGIONS FREE DAY OF MUSIC, WHICH FEATURES MORE THAN TWO DOZEN PERFORMANCES DURING A SINGLE DAY. THE GOAL OF THIS POPULAR EVENT, WHICH IS FREE OF CHARGE ALL DAY LONG AND TYPICALLY REACHES MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE, IS TO MAKE THE SCHERMERHORN ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE A WELL-ATTENDED FORUM FOR THE PARTICIPATING MUSICAL ENSEMBLES, WHICH REPRESENT A WIDE ARRAY OF GENRES. OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE ONSTAGE AT THE SCHERMERHORN, WHICH OFFERS ADULT PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH NASHVILLE SYMPHONY MUSICIANS IN AN INFORMAL SETTING ON THE SYMPHONY CENTER STAGE, AND OFFSTAGE, WHICH TAKES SYMPHONY MUSICIANS INTO WORKPLACES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, RESIDENCES FOR THE ELDERLY AND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES FOR INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b IN JANUARY 2012, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 (INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES). THIS REVIEW INCLUDED A BOARD PRESENTATION BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX PREPARER TO HIGHLIGHT THE SIGNIFICANT AREAS ON THE REDESIGNED FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES. THE FORM 990 (INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES) AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS WAS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY IN JANUARY 2012.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OR ANY OTHERS IN A FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND IS ADMINISTERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF ANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS WHICH RELATE TO THE POLICY. CONFLICTS WHICH ARE NOT DISCLOSED TO A COMMITTEE OR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN APPROVING SYMPHONY ACTION ARE TO BE REPORTED TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SYMPHONY OR TO A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SO THAT AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE OF THE SITUATION. ANY SYMPHONY FIDUCIARY OR SYMPHONY EMPLOYEE WHO FEELS THAT HE OR SHE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR BE AWARE OF A CONFLICT SITUATION, ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED, MAY REPORT PERTINENT DETAILS TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SYMPHONY OR A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REFERRING THE MATTER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SYMPHONY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE INFORMATION, AND INVESTIGATE IT FURTHER IF NECESSARY. IF SUCH A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES SURVEYS AND RESEARCH OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND MAKEUP TO ACCUMULATE FAIR AND REASONABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO, OFFICERS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THIS COMPENSATION DATA, AND CONSIDERS ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS IN RELATION TO THE BUDGET, THE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND ANY AGREED-UPON CONTRACT TERMS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING IN WHICH SUCH DISCUSSIONS TAKE PLACE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDED IN THE COMPENSATION REVIEW WERE AS FOLLOWS; MUSIC CONDUCTOR, GENERAL MANAGER, VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, CFO, VP OF EDUCATION, VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, VP OF ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011.
Public Disclosure Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 1461038; CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT - 1148579;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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