Jackson Symphony League Inc
Support for The Jackson Symphony, and music education in the Jackson TN area.
Jackson Symphony League Inc at a glance
In short: Jackson Symphony League Inc gave $352K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $352K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $352,000
- +151.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $352,000
- +151.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $352,000
- Total assets
- $196,013
- +32.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Jackson Symphony League Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jackson Symphony Association ($352K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 Jackson Symphony League Inc gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2025) to $352K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Symphony Association Jackson, TN | — | $352,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $196,013 | $266,408 | $359,440 | $352,000 | 1 | $3,952 |
| 2025 | $147,838 | $164,033 | $148,320 | $140,000 | 1 | $5,863 |
| 2024 | $273,725 | $180,825 | $151,574 | $143,500 | 1 | $6,019 |
| 2023 | $199,774 | $154,418 | $227,129 | $216,000 | 1 | $626 |
| 2022 | $173,185 | $121,529 | $4,903 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $54,959 | $66,891 | $74,124 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,193 | $75,348 | $86,287 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $73,132 | $80,716 | $62,152 | — | — | — |
About Jackson Symphony League Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jackson Symphony League Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jackson, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $352K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson Symphony League Inc is led by Leanne Braddock, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leanne Braddock
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Hartley
Corr. Secretary
Corresponding Secretary → Corr. Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Hamilton
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Eddleman
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Whalley
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Chandler
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carolyn Vaughan (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kay Wilkes (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kendall Woods (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Leonie Hefley (2020) — Past President
- Former: Rebecca Miller (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Christie Haynes (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy Daley (2019) — Past President
- Former: Cody B. Miller (2019) — President
- Former: Stephanie Fowler (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Jackson Symphony League Inc
How much does Jackson Symphony League Inc give each year?
Jackson Symphony League Inc gave $352K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
How large is Jackson Symphony League Inc?
Jackson Symphony League Inc reported $196K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Jackson Symphony League Inc?
Jackson Symphony League Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jackson, TN. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Jackson Symphony League Inc operate?
Jackson Symphony League Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Jackson Symphony League Inc's EIN?
Jackson Symphony League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1205109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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