New York, NY

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

EIN 45-2516829

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth Communities of color

Mission

To present affordable symphonic performances that reach diverse New York City audiences and to build an integrated orchestra of talented young musicians while commissioning and presenting music that advances peace, justice and cultural diversity.

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

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About BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

The Beethoven Festival Orchestra is a New York–based 501(c)(3) arts organization founded by conductor Cesare Civetta and identified by EIN 45-2516829. The organization’s stated purpose is to offer affordable orchestral concerts (the site cites an $18 ticket price) and to create programming that reaches audiences of many ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds. The orchestra is described on its website as an integrated ensemble of young virtuoso musicians with a programming focus that mixes core symphonic repertoire, multimedia projects, and commissions addressing themes of peace and justice. Public records and charity-directory listings confirm its tax-exempt status (ruling year 2011), but there is limited publicly posted financial or program documentation for the most recent 2–3 years on major filings repositories and the organization’s event pages appear sparsely updated.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) recognition (2011)

Established as a tax-exempt public charity (EIN 45-2516829) with an IRS ruling year of 2011, formalizing the organization’s nonprofit status and donor-tax-deductibility.

Founding and leadership

Founded and led by conductor Cesare Civetta, the organization has built an ensemble model focused on young virtuoso musicians and community access to symphonic music.

Multimedia project launch

Announced an artistic initiative to produce a music-video project of Shostakovich’s Babi Yar Symphony, signaling a commitment to combining performance with multimedia and historical/social themes.

At a glance

Total assets: $184K
Annual revenue: $53K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-2516829
Location: New York, NY
Website: beethovenfestivalorchestra.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

EIN and nonprofit status confirmed in national charity directories and the organization’s official website (listed in charity databases).

Profiled on charity-information platforms (listed on Charity Navigator and other nonprofit directories; currently not rated).

Founder’s professional background includes national and international broadcast and performance credits, giving the organization visibility through its artistic leadership.

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