South Florida Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra is dedicated to bringing orchestral music of the highest caliber to South Florida. Its mission is to delight, inspire and educate the communities we serve through music.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra at a glance
In short: South Florida Symphony Orchestra gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +263.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +263.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $122,561
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who South Florida Symphony Orchestra funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement of South Florida ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of South Florida Coconut Creek, FL | Ja World Storefront | $75,000 |
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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 | $122,561 | $2,715,488 | $4,101,739 | $75,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $158,663 | $2,335,055 | $2,642,577 | $20,654 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $102,374 | $2,161,567 | $2,340,796 | $2,988 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $194,126 | $1,807,593 | $1,807,972 | — | — | $380 |
| 2021 | $231,625 | $1,240,367 | $1,181,001 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $378,468 | $1,383,530 | $1,553,429 | $12,242 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Based on IRS filings
South Florida Symphony Orchestra is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $123K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Florida Symphony Orchestra is led by Jacqueline Lorber, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Lorber
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $82K (2025)
Charles Lane
Chair
President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sebrina Alfonso
Artistic Director
Music Director → Artistic Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Charles Green
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Shagena
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Lauton
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karissa Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Beckman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Miriam Richter (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tj Walsh (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bobby Henry Sr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phillip Miani (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tunda Ogunlana (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Yates (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paula Valad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Prowant (2020–2021) — Director
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 $85K, to Sebrina Alfonso (Artistic DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Florida Symphony Orchestra
How much does South Florida Symphony Orchestra give each year?
South Florida Symphony Orchestra gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is South Florida Symphony Orchestra?
South Florida Symphony Orchestra reported $123K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is South Florida Symphony Orchestra?
South Florida Symphony Orchestra is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It holds $123K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does South Florida Symphony Orchestra operate?
South Florida Symphony Orchestra has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is South Florida Symphony Orchestra's EIN?
South Florida Symphony Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0846695. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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