Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc
The organization was established to provide financial assistance and support to the jacksonville symphony association, inc.
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc gave $9.3M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $9.3M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,250,156
- +719.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,250,156
- +719.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,250,156
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Inc ($9.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $844K (2021) to $9.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $9.3M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Inc Jacksonville, FL | Financial Support | $9,250,156 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $205,207 | $9,271,196 | $9,250,156 | 1 | $205,207 |
| 2022 | $8,048,569 | $235,822 | $1,169,980 | $1,129,000 | 1 | $235,822 |
| 2021 | $11,614,969 | $1,244,585 | $890,729 | $844,000 | 1 | $1,244,585 |
| 2020 | $9,407,868 | $368,442 | $1,275,968 | $1,237,736 | Total only | $268,442 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.3M. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc is led by Steven Libman, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Steven Libman
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Karpen
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles S. Joseph
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilchrist B. Berg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey E. Bernardo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Marcin
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Flaherty
Vice President & CFO
Vice President & CEO → Vice President & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Karen Bower (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gilcrhist Berg (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Dickison (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffery E. Bernardo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tyler Dann (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc
How much does Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc give each year?
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc gave $9.3M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
What is Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc?
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Jacksonville, FL.
Where does Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc operate?
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jacksonville Symphony Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5180812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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