To support the operations of the Houston Symphony Society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$99.7M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+12.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.3M
+12.9% YoY
About Houston Symphony Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Houston Symphony Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.7M. Net investment income was $1.9M.
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 | $99,665,896 | $86,515,822 | $87,456,110 |
| Revenue | $10,003,007 | $5,113,564 | $3,071,634 |
| Expenses | $5,013,137 | $4,500,976 | $4,034,226 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,913,472 | $1,643,784 | $2,540,974 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Symphony Society ($4,349,383), Houston Symphony Society ($346,510).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | Support ongoing operations | $4,349,383 |
| Houston Symphony Society Houston, TX | Admin & fundraising expenses | $346,510 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee | President | 0.5 | — |
| William Dee Hunt | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Ajay Khurana | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David Krieger | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Lynn Mathre | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Scott Wise | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| John Mangum | Symphony CEO | 4 | — |
| Elizabeth Condic | CFO | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Symphony Endowment?
Houston Symphony Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $99.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Houston Symphony Endowment?
As of 2024, Houston Symphony Endowment holds $99.7M in total assets with $10.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $4.7M in 2024.
Where does Houston Symphony Endowment operate?
Houston Symphony Endowment has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Houston Symphony Endowment award?
In 2024, Houston Symphony Endowment awarded 2 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $2.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Houston Symphony Endowment's EIN?
Houston Symphony Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8350227. 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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