Oregon Symphony Association
The Oregon symphony is dedicated to moving music forward. Our vision is bold and adventurous: to inspire audiences with exhilarating performances, present the best musicians in a wide range of styles, explore new art forms, shine light on contemporary issues and build a stronger community.
Oregon Symphony Association at a glance
In short: Oregon Symphony Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,633,109
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Oregon Symphony Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All Classical Radio ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Oregon Symphony Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $2.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Classical Radio Portland, OR | 2025 Wonder Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,633,109 | $19,431,069 | $25,654,324 | $10,000 | 1 | $376,174 |
| 2024 | $31,849,610 | $26,312,526 | $22,990,647 | $10,000 | 1 | $575,122 |
| 2023 | $25,268,377 | $16,899,193 | $21,859,289 | $10,000 | 1 | $209,610 |
| 2022 | $28,423,833 | $26,183,954 | $20,940,068 | $10,000 | 1 | $476,048 |
| 2021 | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 | $11,474,260 | $2,010,000 | 2 | $656,437 |
| 2020 | $21,520,375 | $13,520,879 | $20,319,995 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $191,843 |
About Oregon Symphony Association
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Symphony Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $376K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon Symphony Association is led by Isaac Thompson, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 9 of 57 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Isaac Thompson
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $407K (2025)
Dan Drinkward
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Danzmayr
Music Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $329K (2025)
Alicia Didonato Paulsen
Musician Director
Board Member & Musician → Musician Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$68K (2023) → $86K (2025)
Jon Greeney
Musician Director
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$92K (2024) → $61K (2025)
Charles Noble
Musician Director
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$75K (2025)
Cliff Deveney
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rasay
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derald Walker
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Hulsman
Lifetime Director
Board Member → Lifetime Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Grady Jurrens
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ida Rae Cahana
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Clayton Hering
Lifetime Director
Board Member → Lifetime Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Wilborn
Lifetime Director
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Lifetime Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Blount
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Heatherington
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Hummelt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Kern
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Fox
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Miller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Longfield
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Holzman
Lifetime Director
Board Member → Lifetime Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hinkes
Director
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harrison
Director
Chairman → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Gastineau
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roscoe Nelson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lauderdale
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tige Harris
Director
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walt Weyler
Lifetime Director
Board Member → Lifetime Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Mass
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mj Steen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Reagan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Hunt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Karr
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Matusow
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaizad Mistry
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Williams
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Weisenbach
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Clark
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Stone
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Riggs
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Friedhoff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Rankin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Don Vollum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Walker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Murphy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Snyder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brenneke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Blakemore
Vice President Development
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Sarah Kwak
Concertmaster
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $200K (2025)
Steve Wenig
Vice President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Clement So
Vice President Programming
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Courtney Angeli
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eve Callahan
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Haley
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Johnson
Vice President & CFO
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Shelton
Interim Vice President Finance
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Bill Early (2020–2024) — Lifetime Director
- Former: Chabre Vickers (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gerri Karetsky (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Showalter (2020–2024) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Matt Edlen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Russell Kelban (2021–2024) — Vice President Marketing & Strategic Engagement
- Former: Janice Romano (2022–2024) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Sergio Carreno (2022–2024) — Musician Director
- Former: Emily Cole (2022–2023) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Amanda Tucker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Braizahn Jones (2020–2022) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Janet Plummer (2020–2022) — Cfoo
- Former: Lane Shetterly (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Hales (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Calmer (2021–2022) — Vice President Artistic Planning
- Former: Joann Young (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Brooks (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Shields (2020–2021) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Sue Horn-Caskey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carreno Sergio (2021) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Cole Emily (2021) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Ellen Bussing (2020) — Vice President Development
- Former: Jeffery Work (2020) — Principal Trumpet & Musician
- Former: Martha Long (2020) — Board Member & Musician
- Former: Rich Baek (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $407K, to Isaac Thompson (President/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Symphony Association
How much does Oregon Symphony Association give each year?
Oregon Symphony Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Oregon Symphony Association?
Oregon Symphony Association reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.4M.
What is Oregon Symphony Association?
Oregon Symphony Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. It holds $27.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Oregon Symphony Association operate?
Oregon Symphony Association has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Oregon Symphony Association's EIN?
Oregon Symphony Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0446527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Assets
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Assets
$283.5M
Grants
84
Total Given
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