New York, NY

GREENWICH VILLAGE ORCHESTRA LTD

EIN 13-3349320

Mission

To present high-quality symphonic performances for the New York community, enrich the musical lives of volunteer musicians and audiences, and make classical music accessible through concerts, educational family events, and community outreach.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About GREENWICH VILLAGE ORCHESTRA LTD

The Greenwich Village Orchestra (GVO) is a volunteer community symphony orchestra founded in 1986 and based in New York City. It presents multi-concert seasons (September–June), family-friendly programs, summer outdoor performances, and an annual Young Artists competition.

GVO remains actively performing and programming into the mid-2020s, celebrating its 40th anniversary season in 2026 and staging recent seasons that include New York premieres, collaborations with notable soloists, community family concerts with instrument “petting zoos,” and outdoor appearances in city parks.

Notable achievements

New York premiere (co-commission)

Co-commissioned and presented the New York premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon (performance returned to the stage in 2022 after pandemic delays).

Sustained multi-decade programming

Operated continuously since 1986 with multi-concert seasons, exceeding three decades of community concerts, commissioning activity, and educational family events.

Young Artists program & community outreach

Runs a Young Artists competition that spotlights emerging soloists with winners performing with the orchestra, and produces family concerts and free/park performances to broaden access to classical music.

At a glance

Total assets: $169K
Annual revenue: $107K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 13-3349320
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.gvo.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Longstanding coverage in regional arts press and historical review by major outlets recognizing GVO’s community role and notable premieres.

Maintains public nonprofit filings and profiles on nonprofit data platforms and is listed as a 501(c)(3) organization with an IRS ruling year of 1986.

Has collaborated with distinguished guest soloists and artists, including Grammy-winning and internationally recognized performers.

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