San Antonio Symphony League
Preserve, advance and cultivate classical music by supporting and promoting live performances, providing financial assistance and service, and supporting and creating educational efforts/programs of nonprofit classical music organizations in Bexar county, Texas.
San Antonio Symphony League at a glance
In short: San Antonio Symphony League gave $106K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,500
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,188
- -41.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $244,588
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Antonio Symphony League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alamo City Performing Arts Association ($50K). Together the top 8 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Antonio Symphony League gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). 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 $104K (2022) to $165K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo City Performing Arts Association San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $50,000 |
| Agarita Chamber Players San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $10,000 |
| Childrens Chorus of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $10,000 |
| Olmos Ensemble San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $8,000 |
| Camerata San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $7,500 |
| San Antonio Master Singers San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $7,500 |
| Youth Orchestra of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $7,500 |
| Musical Bridges San Antonio, TX | Supports Music Program | $5,000 |
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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 | $244,588 | $187,483 | $131,080 | $105,500 | 8 | $5,745 |
| 2024 | $188,185 | $165,075 | $174,218 | $134,050 | 6 | $5,263 |
| 2023 | $197,328 | $117,481 | $172,057 | $126,000 | 1 | $4,122 |
| 2022 | $251,904 | $190,490 | $119,029 | $104,300 | 1 | $251 |
| 2021 | $180,443 | $140,504 | $150,301 | $115,250 | 1 | $128 |
| 2020 | $190,240 | $208,493 | $196,397 | $164,500 | 1 | $700 |
About San Antonio Symphony League
Based on IRS filings
San Antonio Symphony League is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $106K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Antonio Symphony League is led by Kip Goebel Kothman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kip Goebel Kothman
President
Assistant Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gentis
Senior Belle Chair
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela A. Pfeiffer
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurervp → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janette Surrett
Vice President Service
Vice President Audience Development → Vice President Fundraising, 2024
Vice President Fundraising → Vice President Service, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Lawton
Vice President Communications
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Kinder
Vise President Administration
Immediate Past President → Vice President Social Activities, 2024
Vice President Social Activities → Vise President Administration, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Rafferty
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Zebrowski
Vice President Education
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney McCarthy
Recordng Secretary
Vice President Membership → Recordng Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Salinas De Moreno
Vice President Belle Program
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Oishi
Vice President Social Activities
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Adrian Martinez (2020–2024) — Vice President Service
- Former: Gail Jarratt (2020–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Joan Whiteley (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Annette Ivy (2024) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Tricia Cantwell (2024) — Vice President Administration
- Former: Maureen Hillman (2020–2023) — Vice President Social Activities
- Former: Penny Wiederhold (2023) — Vice President Administration
- Former: Freddie E. Cervera III (2020–2022) — Vice President Fund Development
- Former: Gina Padalecki (2020–2022) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Laura Soules (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Meaghan Williams (2020–2022) — Vice President Belle Program
- Former: Peggy Cervera (2020–2022) — Vice President Social Activities
- Former: Susanne Marco (2020–2022) — Vice President Administration
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.
Frequently asked questions about San Antonio Symphony League
How much does San Antonio Symphony League give each year?
San Antonio Symphony League gave $106K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $134K across 6 grants.
What is San Antonio Symphony League's typical grant size?
San Antonio Symphony League's median grant in 2025 was $7,750, and its average grant was $13,188, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does San Antonio Symphony League give grants?
San Antonio Symphony League gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (8 grants).
Does San Antonio Symphony League give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on San Antonio Symphony League's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supports Music Program" (8 grants).
Who are San Antonio Symphony League's largest grantees?
San Antonio Symphony League's largest 2025 grantees include Alamo City Performing Arts Association ($50,000), Agarita Chamber Players ($10,000) and Childrens Chorus of San Antonio ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is San Antonio Symphony League?
San Antonio Symphony League reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $187K.
What is San Antonio Symphony League?
San Antonio Symphony League is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2025.
What is San Antonio Symphony League's EIN?
San Antonio Symphony League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0190857. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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