New York, NY

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CORPORATION

EIN 47-4902761

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

Cultivating meaningful connections in Upper Manhattan with exemplary classical music performances and innovative educational programming.

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

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About WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CORPORATION

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra Corporation (WHCO) is a New York–based 501(c)(3) professional classical ensemble founded in 2015 that presents low-cost and free concerts, community-centered programming, and educational initiatives across Upper Manhattan. WHCO has produced over 100 public concerts and regularly collaborates with local cultural partners, schools, and community organizations; programming in the last 2–3 years has included outdoor summer concerts, commissions and bilingual productions, and partnerships that have brought uptown composers and performers to higher-profile stages. The organization appears in public nonprofit filings and has reported annual revenues in the mid-five- to low-six-figure range in recent years to support its programming and outreach efforts.

Notable achievements

100+ Public Concerts

Since its founding in 2015 WHCO has produced more than 100 public performances—many low-cost or free—across Washington Heights and neighboring neighborhoods, increasing local access to live classical and hybrid-genre concerts.

Carnegie Hall Partnership

WHCO partnered with the Dominican Heritage and Culture Society for a performance at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, bringing local and uptown artists to a major New York City stage.

New Commissions & Community Productions

The organization has commissioned new and reimagined works (including a bilingual production of Stravinsky’s La Historia del Soldado) and staged community-focused productions that incorporate local musicians, gospel and jazz artists, and neighborhood choirs.

At a glance

Total assets: $45K
Annual revenue: $83K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-4902761
Location: New York, NY
Website: whco.music
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Featured in city press and listings including the New York Times, Time Out New York, and Gothamist for its locally focused programming and community presence.

Recipient of public arts support in recent grant cycles, including awards and program support from state arts funding sources (New York State Council on the Arts and similar public partners).

Registered and operating as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN provided and public Form 990 filings available), with an active public website and donor-facing programs.

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