Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $19K.
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony at a glance
In short: Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony gave $7K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,057
- +15.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,057
- +15.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,057
- Total assets
- $145,181
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boston Symphony Orchestra ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $7K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,057 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $145,181 | $21,208 | $11,354 | $7,057 | 1 | $8,628 | $18,679 | $7,982 |
| 2025 | $131,585 | $12,945 | $10,109 | $6,096 | 1 | $7,615 | $10,373 | $7,657 |
| 2024 | $128,057 | $4,812 | $9,381 | $5,688 | 1 | $7,114 | $2,129 | $7,057 |
| 2023 | $133,002 | $-2,748 | $9,836 | $5,659 | 1 | $7,017 | $573 | $7,011 |
| 2022 | $145,361 | $29,659 | $10,717 | $6,778 | 1 | $8,271 | $27,113 | $8,099 |
| 2021 | $138,372 | $9,678 | $9,134 | $5,429 | 1 | — | $7,529 | $7,147 |
| 2020 | $126,244 | $10,380 | $8,605 | $5,222 | 1 | — | $8,695 | $6,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony
How much does Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony give each year?
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony gave $7K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony?
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony reported $145K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony operate?
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony's EIN?
Edna Talbot for Boston Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6108205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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