Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
To secure long term financial support through public and private sources and to promote philanthropic activities to benefit the foundation's endowment to support the lexington philharmonic society, inc.
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc gave $236K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $236K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,550
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $235,550
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $235,550
- Total assets
- $3,068,700
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lexington Philharmonic Society Inc ($236K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2025) to $243K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Philharmonic Society Inc Lexington, KY | To support the activities and operation of the society. | $235,550 |
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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 | $3,068,700 | $150,702 | $254,730 | $235,550 | 1 | $144,502 |
| 2024 | $2,991,227 | $145,653 | $260,836 | $242,539 | 1 | $145,653 |
| 2023 | $2,881,068 | $177,166 | $170,445 | — | — | $177,116 |
| 2022 | $2,728,841 | $174,681 | $156,664 | — | — | $174,681 |
| 2021 | $3,342,464 | $428,649 | $139,614 | — | — | $427,253 |
| 2020 | $2,725,323 | $94,771 | $141,447 | — | — | $-2,433 |
| 2019 | $2,718,182 | $131,570 | $155,941 | — | — | $128,720 |
About Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $236K. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is led by John Wharton, Chair & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Wharton
Chair & Treasurer
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry C. Deener
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou H. Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon C. Reed
Vice Chair & Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gardner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean White
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Morrill
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Renee Smith (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Porter (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Denise H. McClelland (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jackie S. Hamilton (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carol McLeod Dvm (2020–2022) — Executive Officio Member
- Former: Jackie Hamilton-Saykaly (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anne E. Bolton (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Shives (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
How much does Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc give each year?
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc gave $236K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $243K across 1 grant.
How large is Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc?
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What is Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc?
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc operate?
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0951921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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