Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation
THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADMINISTER INVESTMENTS, AND TO RECEIVE SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS WHICH EXCLUSIVELY BENEFIT THE MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC., AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN I.R.C. SECTION 509(A).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.9M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+40.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+40.7% YoY
About Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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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 | $25,912,287 | $23,150,529 | $21,246,051 |
| Revenue | $1,410,760 | $2,500,346 | $1,443,155 |
| Expenses | $1,091,794 | $790,686 | $77,101 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,147,159 | $1,944,698 | $1,080,710 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc ($1,011,567).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC MADISON, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,011,567 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS REUHL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS MISCHLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELAINE MISCHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH DETTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLIOTT ABRAMSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLSWORTH BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY MECKLENBURG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL FRIEDOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANNA BURISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT REED | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation?
As of 2024, Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation holds $25.9M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation operate?
Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation award?
In 2024, Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation's EIN?
Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1769944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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