Honolulu, HI

HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

EIN 45-2861988

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

To present the highest-quality performances of great music, bringing national and international distinction to the orchestra and its community; to delight and educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and enhance the cultural vitality and quality of life in these islands; and to operate in a financially sound manner.

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

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About HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is the primary professional symphony orchestra serving Honolulu and the state of Hawai‘i. The organization presents a full season of Masterworks, HapaSymphony and popular/film-in-concert programming, together with statewide and community concerts designed to broaden access to orchestral music. HSO maintains an active education and outreach portfolio — including school concerts, the Nā Hōkū ʻŌpio Young Stars competition, and other family- and school-focused programs — and reports annual reach into the tens of thousands through performances and learning programs. In recent years HSO has expanded artist collaborations and community projects while continuing to rebuild and grow its season and audience engagement following pandemic disruptions.

Notable achievements

Appointment of Music & Artistic Director

Dane Lam was appointed HSO’s first Music & Artistic Director by unanimous board action; his five-year appointment began with the 2023–24 season and has guided new programming and community engagement initiatives.

The Bach Project with Yo-Yo Ma

HSO presented and partnered in Yo-Yo Ma’s The Bach Project events in Hawai‘i, bringing a high-profile international artist to the islands along with community-facing activities tied to the project (including public performances and local engagement programs).

Expanded youth and education programs

HSO launched and scaled education initiatives including the annual Nā Hōkū ʻŌpio | Young Stars competition and multiple free/low-cost school and family concerts that place students onstage with the orchestra and reach thousands of local students each year.

At a glance

Total assets: $779K
Annual revenue: $5.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-2861988
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.myhso.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Rated a multi-star charity on major evaluator platforms and listed as an active 501(c)(3) public charity in nonprofit data services.

National and regional arts media coverage for leadership and programming, including press attention around the appointment of Dane Lam and high-profile guest artists.

Partner and presenter on high-visibility projects such as Yo-Yo Ma’s The Bach Project, noted for its community engagement and cultural programming.

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