American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
The American Symphony Orchestra League, known as the League of American Orchestras, is a public charity based in New York, NY. It supports the orchestra field through advocacy, leadership development, convenings, research, artistic programs, member services, and grantmaking.
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,938,145
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $8,258,126
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $40,098
- -90.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,934,935
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
- Contact
Mailing address: 520 8Th Ave 2005, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 262-5161
Website: https://americanorchestras.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
Emerging Leaders Program
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Catalyst Fund
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 107 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Catalyst Fund is limited to League member orchestras based in the United States. The 2024 grantee examples span organizations in South Dakota, Connecticut, Indiana, California, Texas, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $440K (2023) to $2.1M (2019). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | Catalyst Fund Grant | $30,000 |
| American Composers Orchestra New York, NY | Music Assistance Fund | $25,000 |
| Chicago Philharmonic Chicago, IL | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Fairfield, CT | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Jacksonville, FL | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Louisville, KY | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Minneapolis, MN | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
| Napa Valley Youth Symphony Napa, CA | Catalyst Fund Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,938,145 | $8,258,126 | $6,934,935 | — | — | $40,098 |
| 2024 | $9,335,103 | $6,226,869 | $7,250,076 | $480,000 | 19 | $403,574 |
| 2023 | $11,723,102 | $6,165,913 | $6,771,911 | $440,000 | 16 | $139,440 |
| 2022 | $11,866,825 | $7,956,381 | $6,773,420 | $573,000 | 22 | $102,676 |
| 2021 | $11,789,942 | $6,931,089 | $7,240,118 | $864,500 | 50 | $40,400 |
| 2020 | $11,342,143 | $4,846,726 | $8,067,720 | $1,996,760 | 64 | $76,367 |
| 2019 | $10,934,684 | $9,953,080 | $8,248,058 | $2,083,455 | 61 | $104,244 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to advance the experience of orchestral music, support the people and organizations that create it, and champion the contributions they make to the health and vibrancy of communities.”
Its grant programs support organizational learning in innovation and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The American Orchestras’ Futures Fund supports innovation and experimentation. The Catalyst Fund supports EDI capacity building and organizational development, including engaging consultants to help eligible U.S.-based member orchestras develop and implement strategies. The League’s website describes Catalyst as a current program; its 2021 guidelines describe it as a three-year pilot.
Examples of 2024 grantees include the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, which says its mission is “to inspire the best in all of us through music,” and Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras, which describes its mission as bringing young musicians together for high-standard performance in a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment. The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra says it advances and promotes music composed for small orchestra through professional performances and education programs.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data reports 19 grants totaling $480,000 in 2024 and 16 grants totaling $440,000 in 2023. The 2024 grants shown in the available examples were $25,000 each, including awards to the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras, Orchestra Lumos, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Napa Valley Youth Symphony, Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.
The Catalyst Fund is described as currently open. Its stated eligibility is U.S.-based League member orchestras positioned to engage EDI consultants. Grants support consultant engagement and internal EDI capacity building. The League also describes the Futures Fund as a current program, supported by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, but the available program description does not provide application instructions or eligibility details. Grantees are required to submit interim and final reports describing how funds were used; a second-year grant payment depends on demonstrating fulfillment of the intended work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Mason as chair and Aaron Flagg as vice chair. It also lists Afa S Dworkin, Alan Pierson, Alan Valentine, Bob Wagner, Burton Alter, Catherine C Moye, Charles Dickerson III, and Charles Schweizer as directors.
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras is led by Simon Woods, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 10 of 65 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simon Woods
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$178K (2021) → $400K (2025)
Alan Mason
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Elliott-Risbud
Senior Director Development
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $117K (2025)
Stephen Alter
Director of Conferences & Business
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$100K (2025)
Alan Pierson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Valentine
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burton Alter
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine C. Moye
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Dickerson III
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Bernard Roumain
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Alan Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Roth
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas M. Hagerman
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ginstling
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Shaffer
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Peyrebrune
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mondie
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hasler
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kjristine Lund
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jung
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Patton
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Richards
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pratichi Shah
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trine Sorensen
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Song
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Peacock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Gorno
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Afa S. Dworkin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Naparstek
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hatchett
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Wagner
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamei Haswell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Roe
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Cabot
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Barlament
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Loder
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lofton
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Dines
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Lassiter
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Nova
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Menchaca
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. McDonald
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russel Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Gettys
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Schweizer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brown-Ellis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Watson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Leibrand
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mieko Hatano
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Higginbotham
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Prins
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Noonan
Vice President Advocacy
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$169K (2019) → $215K (2025)
Karen Yair
Vice President Knowledge Learning
Vice President Programs → Vice President Knowledge Learning & Leadership, 2020
Vice President Knowledge Learning & Leadership → Vice President Knowledge Learning, 2021
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$157K (2019) → $166K (2025)
Robert Sandla
Editor in Chief Symphony
Editor in Chief Symphony Magazine → Editor in Chief Symphony M, 2020
Editor in Chief Symphony M → Editor in Chief Symphony, 2024
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $126K (2025)
Marlah McDuffie
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $211K (2025)
Rachel Rossos Gallant
Vice President Marketing
Executive Leadership Program → Vice President Marketing & Membership, 2023
Vice President Marketing & Membership → Vice President Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $147K (2025)
Andrew Clark
Vice President Finance & Administrator
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $169K (2025)
Caen Thomason-Redus
Vice President Inclusion & Learning
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $164K (2025)
Aaron Flagg
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Clarke
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Eismann MD
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Doerr
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (49)
- Former: Alberta Arthurs (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Howard D. Palefsky (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward Yim (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Laurie Skjerseth (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Marlah Bonner (2023–2024) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Michael R. Mayton (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Steve Collins (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Arnett (2024) — Vice President Knowledge Learning
- Former: Alfred Moore (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Hugh W. Long PhD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jesse Rosen (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Marc Martin (2019–2023) — Senior Director of Finance
- Former: Marian Godfrey (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Koh (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Boucher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lorenzo Candelaria (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rosina Cannizzaro (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Kalyn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Carmen Amalia Corrales (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Hart (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Vom Saal (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Meredith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lina Gonzalez-Granados (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Melia Tourangeau (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Hunsinger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Libby Watson (2023) — Director
- Former: Najean Lee (2023) — Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Celeste Wroblewski (2019–2022) — Vice President Marketing & Committee
- Former: David Whitehill (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Gloria Depasquale (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lowell J. Noteboom (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Wagner (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve C. Parrish (2019–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Anthony McGill (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Clarke (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Penny Van Horn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Ann White (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Kidwell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ed Yim (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Megen Balad (2021) — Director
- Former: Alan McIntyre (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jerrold Eberhardt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lester Abberger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Vanbesien (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Megen Balda (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Kelly (2019–2020) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Anne Parsons (2019) — Director
- Former: Sara Mummey (2019) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Ammerman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $400K, to Simon Woods (President/CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
How large is American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras?
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What does American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to advance the experience of orchestral music, support the people and organizations that create it, and champion the contributions they make to the health and vibrancy of communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras?
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check americanorchestras.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras make grants?
The Catalyst Fund is limited to League member orchestras based in the United States. The 2024 grantee examples span organizations in South Dakota, Connecticut, Indiana, California, Texas, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
What is American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras's EIN?
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7300636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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