| Name of Non-Profit Organization * |
Northern Kentucky Symphony, Inc. DBA Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
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| Today’s Date: * | Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| Organization’s website | http://kyso.org |
| EIN / 501(C)(3)Number * |
31-1190635
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| What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? * |
1986
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| Address * | 
PO Box 72810 540 Linden Ave.Newport, Kentucky 41072 United States |
| County * |
Campbell County
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| Point of Contact for Magnified Giving Youth * | Angela Williamson |
| Point of Contact’s Title * |
General Manager
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| Point of Contact’s Email Address * | Angela@kyso.org |
| Point of Contact’s Phone Number | (859) 431-6216 |
| Executive Director’s Name * |
James R. Cassidy
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| What is the mission of your organization? | |
| The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra seeks to culturally enrich, educate and engage the residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through unique thematic programming designed to make symphonic music and the concert experience:
Attractive — presenting creative programming in an evolving and entertaining format appealing to socially diverse audiences; Accessible — eliminating traditional barriers associated with orchestras (staid, stuffy, pricey, etc.), while remaining Affordable — promoting orchestral music as a financially viable entertainment option for all members of the community. |
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| Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? * |
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| Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists? | |
| — The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra believes music is a gift for everyone.
— The arts and music, in particular, are integral to a high quality of life. — Great music is transformative and healing, and therefore is about and for all citizens, not just those who can simply afford it, or have been fortunate to have been exposed to it throughout their formative years. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) fulfills its mission by reaches 25,000 people annually through 3 series of concerts: – Free Summer Park Series (July to September) in Devou and Tower parks in NKY. – Free Educational Series (students grades 3-12) (October -May) and – An affordably priced ($9.50 – $35) Subscription Series offers five unique, thematic programming on the campus of NKU |
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| Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? * |
Yes, Grades 9 – 12
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| List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web. | |
| Volunteer opportunities are published on the KSO website — https://kyso.org/support/ It takes the dedicated efforts of many individuals to bring the KSO’s people-centered approach to symphonic music to the community. Volunteers are typically needed in these areas: Production — Ticket takers, ushers, program distributing, box office workers and concessions/promotion workers are needed the day of show at venues such as Greaves Concert Hall on the campus of NKU (October to May) and Devou & Tower Park (July to September.) Technical — Stage crew Special Projects — Volunteers are needed for poster distribution, mass mailings, etc. Other — The KSO welcomes volunteers with special skills such as marketing (including social media/video), public relations, fundraising, etc. Typically those volunteers 14 years of age and under must have a parent or guardian on site during the concert in order to volunteer (e.g., either volunteering themselves OR attending the concert.) Volunteer training takes place at the beginning of the volunteer shift, so there is no need to attend separate training on a different date. Up to date volunteer opportunites can be found by clicking the “Sign up to Volunteer Now” button on KSO’s website. |
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| Volunteer coordinator | Angela Williamson |
| Volunteer coordinator’s email address | Angela@kyso.org |
| Volunteer coordinator’s phone number | (859) 431-6216 |
| Student Connection Preference (click all that apply): * |
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