Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Jackson, MI EIN: 83-1357344

Distribute the income generated from its assets, and principal, as necessary to support the jackson symphony orchestra at such times as it deems appropriate.

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc gave $729K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $729K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$729,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$729,000
Median grant
$729,000
Total assets
$7,872,375
+0.5% vs 2024
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Inc: $729KJackson Symphony OrchestraAssociation Inc$729K

The largest 2025 recipient was Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Inc ($729K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Jackson

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $729K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Inc Jackson, MIGeneral Support$729,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$7,872,375$1,593,160$800,794$729,0001$1,388,160
2024$7,835,825$479,482$387,267——$267,287
2023$7,016,584$558,934$150,485——$520,051

About Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jackson, MI. 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 $729K. Net investment income was $1.4M.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc is led by Steven Trosin, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Steven Trosin

    Executive Director

    Director → Executive Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Aubin

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Mazur

    Chair

    President → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Butterfield

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Waldron

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Riley

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carolyn Bloodworth

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Earl Poleski

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Cunningham

    Treasurer

    Vice President → Secretary An, 2024

    Secretary An → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Larry Halman (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Dave Duesing (2023) — President

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 Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc

How much does Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc give each year?

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc gave $729K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc?

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.

What is Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc?

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jackson, MI. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc operate?

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.

What is Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc's EIN?

Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1357344. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)

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