San Jose Symphony Foundation
San Jose Symphony Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $47K.
San Jose Symphony Foundation at a glance
In short: San Jose Symphony Foundation gave $64K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $63,600
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,800
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $31,800
- Total assets
- $1,292,367
- +8.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who San Jose Symphony Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Symphony San Jose ($50K). Together the top 2 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Jose Symphony Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $64K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony San Jose San Jose, CA | General Support | $50,400 |
| San Jose Youth Symphony San Jose, CA | General Support | $13,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,292,367 | $47,215 | $66,160 | $63,600 | 2 | $65,560 | $47,215 | $61,662 |
| 2025 | $1,190,148 | $37,613 | $65,952 | $63,600 | 2 | $65,429 | $37,613 | $57,769 |
| 2024 | $1,130,099 | $43,317 | $55,817 | $53,300 | 2 | $55,337 | $43,152 | $52,946 |
| 2023 | $1,045,069 | $25,700 | $53,121 | $50,300 | 2 | $50,300 | $22,657 | $50,288 |
| 2022 | $989,768 | $35,692 | $60,819 | $57,200 | 2 | $57,200 | $35,692 | $56,887 |
| 2021 | $1,179,502 | $21,345 | $58,721 | $55,800 | 2 | — | $21,345 | $56,074 |
| 2019 | $1,046,369 | $38,070 | $57,466 | $55,599 | 3 | — | $37,836 | $51,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, San Jose Symphony Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Jose Symphony Foundation is led by Christopher Greene, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christopher Greene
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Coe Verbica
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond A. Mendoza Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Rayman
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcine Seid
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Diridon Jr.
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Zhu
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kristi Smith Hernandez (2019–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Citti (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Balea Perrigin Hayslip (2021–2024) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Valerie Burniece (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Victor Corsiglia (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas C. Bondi (2019–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Jose Symphony Foundation
How much does San Jose Symphony Foundation give each year?
San Jose Symphony Foundation gave $64K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $64K across 2 grants.
How large is San Jose Symphony Foundation?
San Jose Symphony Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does San Jose Symphony Foundation operate?
San Jose Symphony Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is San Jose Symphony Foundation's EIN?
San Jose Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0137200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 19, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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