THE PURPOSE OF THE DALLAS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION IS TO MANAGE AND INVEST AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION (75-0705442), AND TO MAKE ANNUAL (AND IF REQUESTED AND APPROVED SPECIAL) DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION FROM THIS ENDOWMENT FUND. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $15,066,757 TO THE ASSOCIATION IN ANNUAL AND SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$166.5M
+21.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.1M
+75.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15.1M
+75.2% YoY
About Dallas Symphony Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dallas Symphony Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $166.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $15.1M. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $166,497,520 | $137,396,891 | $145,117,113 |
| Revenue | $28,857,752 | $9,262,079 | $12,980,267 |
| Expenses | $15,620,558 | $9,218,026 | $10,158,407 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,741,011 | $6,874,246 | $9,719,271 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dallas Symphony Association ($15,066,757).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $15,066,757 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold M Brierley | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| Cherryl Peterman | Board Member - TREASURER | — | — |
| Coley Clark | Board Member - President | — | — |
| Joseph F Hubach | Board Member - Vice President | — | — |
| John Dayton | Board Member | — | — |
| Linda McFarland | Board Member | — | — |
| Andrew Clugston | Board Member | — | — |
| Melissa Stewart | Board Member - Secretary | — | — |
| Maise Heiken | Board Member | — | — |
| Andrew Nall | Board Member - Vice President | — | — |
| Marc Nivet | Board Member | — | — |
| Key Coker | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| Steve Do | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| Marc Gineris | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| Robert E Segert | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Symphony Foundation?
Dallas Symphony Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $166.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dallas Symphony Foundation?
As of 2024, Dallas Symphony Foundation holds $166.5M in total assets with $28.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $15.1M in 2024.
Where does Dallas Symphony Foundation operate?
Dallas Symphony Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Dallas Symphony Foundation award?
In 2024, Dallas Symphony Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $15.1M — an average of about $15.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dallas Symphony Foundation's EIN?
Dallas Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1529851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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