Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, inc. (CSOL) inspires the love of live music by providing major financial support for the charleston symphony, investing in talented musicians of all ages, and advocating music appreciation throughout the charleston community.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc at a glance
In short: Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $89,893
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Curtis Institute of Music ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | Music Support and Scholarship Allocation | $5,000 |
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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 | $89,893 | $186,555 | $226,046 | $5,000 | 1 | $1,135 |
| 2024 | $129,384 | $445,925 | $400,270 | — | — | $641 |
| 2023 | $94,986 | $221,491 | $200,496 | — | — | $29 |
| 2022 | $67,034 | $256,360 | $263,580 | — | — | $3 |
| 2021 | $69,954 | $273,171 | $259,501 | — | — | $3 |
About Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc is a public charity, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $90K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc is led by Gail Corvette, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Corvette
President
Board Member → Vice President Membership, 2022
Vice President Membership → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Hancock
Revels Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Rogers
Advocacy Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Cronk
Past President
Co-President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Penkhus
Past President
Co-President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Stifel
Parliamentarian
Advocacy → Parliamentarian, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline C. Gendelman
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Sponsorship → Sponsorship Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ruppel
Vice President Projects
Revels → Vice President Projects, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fenimore
Volunteers
Nominating → Volunteers, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hines
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hirsch
Audience Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Felipe-Mille
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Hilstad
Vice President Education
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Woods
Vice President Digital Support
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittanya Tammearu
Vice President Communications & Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Howard-Haffey
Symphony Tour of Homes
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Snyder
Dynamics
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Simmons
Raffle
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Ferrin
Vice President Planning
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean W. Holleran
Vice President Membership
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simms Oliphant
Cso Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Perlee
Merchandising
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Bozzelli
Vice President Projects
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Barbara Fitzgerald (2021–2024) — Volunteers
- Former: Beth Connolly (2021–2024) — Vice President Education
- Former: Caroline Thibault (2022–2024) — Audience Development
- Former: Kitty Reid (2022–2024) — Vice President Projects
- Former: Martha Thomson (2022–2024) — Vice President Communications & Market
- Former: Allison Kary (2023–2024) — Dynamics
- Former: Debbie Goulding (2023–2024) — By-Laws-Committee
- Former: Ellen Davis (2023–2024) — Vice President Planning
- Former: Gail Wamboldt (2023–2024) — Merchandising
- Former: Jacquie Jacovino (2023–2024) — Car Sponsorship
- Former: Kate Dolan (2023–2024) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Kathy Pease (2023–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Sandra Ericksen (2023–2024) — Designer Showhouse
- Former: Ann Thomas (2023) — Csol Photogrpher
- Former: Jaimie Flack (2021–2022) — Vice President Projects
- Former: Lyn Magee (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Neva Gadsden (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Stuart Hotchkiss (2021–2022) — Vice President Planning
- Former: Susan Leggett (2021–2022) — Vice President Education
- Former: Andrea Rousseaux (2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Bob Gebhardt (2022) — Communications
- Former: Frank Viquez (2022) — Systems
- Former: Andrea Rose Rousseuax (2021) — Parliamentarian
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc
How much does Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc give each year?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc reported $90K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $187K.
Where does Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc operate?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc's EIN?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2133879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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