Eugene Symphony Foundation
Support of the Eugene Symphony Association
Eugene Symphony Foundation at a glance
In short: Eugene Symphony Foundation gave $337K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $337K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $337,398
- -70.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $337,398
- -70.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $337,398
- Total assets
- $7,939,091
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eugene Symphony Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eugene Symphony Association ($337K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2025) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Symphony Association Eugene, OR | Program Support | $337,398 |
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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 | $7,939,091 | $298,667 | $403,559 | $337,398 | 1 | $261,360 |
| 2024 | $7,431,828 | $277,488 | $1,218,263 | $1,133,231 | 1 | $156,727 |
| 2023 | $7,649,044 | $231,088 | $483,451 | $428,492 | 1 | $121,088 |
About Eugene Symphony Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eugene Symphony Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $337K. Net investment income was $261K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eugene Symphony Foundation is led by David Moss, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Moss
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Varner J Johns III
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Vorhees
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Barnes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Laing
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Watkinson
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silva Chambers
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Scott Freck (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Zach Blalack (2023–2024) — Executive Officio
- Former: Michael Anderson (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Ann Marie Mehlum (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Eugene Symphony Foundation
How much does Eugene Symphony Foundation give each year?
Eugene Symphony Foundation gave $337K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Eugene Symphony Foundation?
Eugene Symphony Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What is Eugene Symphony Foundation?
Eugene Symphony Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eugene Symphony Foundation operate?
Eugene Symphony Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Eugene Symphony Foundation's EIN?
Eugene Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1426618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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