Spokane Symphony Associates
The Spokane Symphony Associates organization (SSA) believes that having a symphony orchestra in Spokane enhances the quality of life in the community. We also believe that a volunteer organization is necessary to ensure the growth and vitality of a symphony orchestra. To this end, SSA exists to provide, through its own activities, financial and volunteer support for the Spokane Symphony. In addition, the organization provides educational and involvement opportunities for the community. SSA is unique in these services.
Spokane Symphony Associates at a glance
In short: Spokane Symphony Associates gave $550K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $550K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $550,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $550,000
- Total assets
- $167,505
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Spokane Symphony Associates funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spokane Symphony Society ($550K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 Spokane Symphony Associates gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $165K (2021) to $550K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Symphony Society Spokane, WA | Support for Spokane Symphony. | $550,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,505 | $701,952 | $665,478 | $550,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $165,041 | $629,822 | $608,190 | $500,100 | 1 |
| 2023 | $145,436 | $499,871 | $481,266 | $430,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $115,090 | $377,885 | $477,539 | $430,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $189,041 | $258,829 | $176,490 | $165,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $181,818 | $475,668 | $460,205 | $420,000 | 1 |
About Spokane Symphony Associates
Based on IRS filings
Spokane Symphony Associates is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $550K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spokane Symphony Associates is led by Elizabeth Raol, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Raol
President
Co-Cte Event Chair → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Colquhoun
Vice President Promotion & President
Kozinski Chapter Chair → Vice President Education, 2021
Vice President Education → Vice President Promotion & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Brenner
Upscale Sale Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Boutz
Rockwood Chapter Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Johnson - Treasurer
Forte Plus Chapter Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Morris
Ferden Chapter Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Belanger President
Elect & Kozinski Chapter Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michal Bailey
Bernstein Chapter Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Fischer
Cantabile Chapter Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina McElligott
Cte Event Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Colquhoun
Vice President Membership
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Vice President Membership, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lambarth
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Lamberson
Vice President of Service & Social Projects
Advisor → Vice President Service & Social Projects, 2023
Vice President Service & Social Projects → Vice President of Service & Social Projects, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Corker
Vice President Fundraising & Development
Vice President Development → Vice President Fundraising & Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Harvey
Vice President Education
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Carolyn Gallon
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Sharpe
Vice President Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Lori LaFrance (2020–2024) — Cte Event Chair
- Former: Doug Belanger (2023–2024) — Kozinski Chapter Chair
- Former: Karen Colkitt (2023–2024) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Katherine Corrick (2023–2024) — Bernstein Chapter Chair
- Former: Maggie Sullivan (2023–2024) — Cantabile Chapter Chair
- Former: Peggy Spellman (2023–2024) — Thulean Chapter Chair
- Former: Betsy Johnson (2020–2023) — Forte Plus Chapter Chair
- Former: Jerry Seerfoss (2020–2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Peggy Springer (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Delia Thurber (2021–2023) — Ferden Chapter Chair
- Former: Nisha Coulter (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Martha Harvie (2020–2022) — Co-Vp Service & Social
- Former: Pauli Bailey (2020–2022) — Cte Event Chair
- Former: Robin Beaver (2020–2022) — Vice President Promotion & President
- Former: Paul Davis (2021–2022) — Vice President Development
- Former: Don Willingham (2022) — Cte Event Chair
- Former: Bob Kirkpatrick (2020–2021) — Cantabile Chapter Chair
- Former: Carole Folsom (2020–2021) — Hampson Chapter Chair
- Former: Jan Abrams (2020–2021) — Rockwood Chapter Chair
- Former: Jeanne Feller (2020–2021) — Bernstein Chapter Chair
- Former: Lucretia Pladera (2020–2021) — Thulean Chapter Chair
- Former: Carolyn Gooley (2021) — Kozinski Chapter Chair
- Former: Carol Worthington-Borodin (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Connie Underwood (2020) — Bernstein Chapter Co-Chair
- Former: Donn Willintham (2020) — Cte River Park Square
- Former: George Abrams (2020) — Rockwood Chapter Co-Chair
- Former: Jim Worthington (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristine Lamberson (2020) — President
- Former: Sheree Wilkinson (2020) — Co-Vp Service & Social
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 Spokane Symphony Associates
How much does Spokane Symphony Associates give each year?
Spokane Symphony Associates gave $550K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
How large is Spokane Symphony Associates?
Spokane Symphony Associates reported $168K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $702K.
What is Spokane Symphony Associates?
Spokane Symphony Associates is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $168K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Spokane Symphony Associates operate?
Spokane Symphony Associates has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Spokane Symphony Associates's EIN?
Spokane Symphony Associates's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0108340. 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 May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- 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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