The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust
Providing financial support to the austin symphony orchestra society, inc. (ASO).
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust at a glance
In short: The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust gave $615K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $615K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $615,112
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $615,112
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $615,112
- Total assets
- $22,373,421
- +28.0% 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 The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Austin Symphony Orchestra ($615K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $451K (2019) to $615K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $615K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin, TX | To provide financial support to the austin symphony orchestra society. | $615,112 |
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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 | $22,373,421 | $3,758,285 | $665,673 | $615,112 | 1 | $489,565 |
| 2024 | $17,479,358 | $1,050,035 | $654,581 | $611,222 | 1 | $373,110 |
| 2023 | $14,701,256 | $452,628 | $634,732 | $585,030 | 1 | $383,610 |
| 2022 | $14,081,417 | $918,867 | $595,335 | $552,550 | 1 | $820,486 |
| 2021 | $16,999,077 | $796,270 | $608,598 | $528,748 | 1 | $419,874 |
| 2020 | $13,962,330 | $1,273,269 | $535,382 | $498,253 | 1 | $1,113,433 |
| 2019 | $13,232,501 | $2,296,059 | $471,625 | $450,950 | 1 | $2,158,049 |
About The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $615K. Net investment income was $490K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust is led by James D. Green, Interim CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Green
Interim CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justus Zimmerman
CEO & Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest C. Butler
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Araminta Sellers
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel B. Powell III
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Douglas
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McFarlane
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Van Bavel
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Danforth
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Natho
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve A. Wilson
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Tetzlaff
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Neville
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Jarratt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bentzin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dalya Sachs
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johannes Brinkmann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Brittman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Pratt (2021–2024) — CEO & Executive Director
- Former: Sam A. Wilson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Corroa (2019–2021) — Retiring Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust
How much does The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust give each year?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust gave $615K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $611K across 1 grant.
How large is The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Austin, TX. It holds $22.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust operate?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust's EIN?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Endowment Fund Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6435533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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