DRIVEN BY ITS CORE VALUES OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND INCLUSION, THE VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE WORLD-CLASS SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCES, TRANSFORMATIVE MUSIC EDUCATION, AND PURPOSEFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-43.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$271K
-80.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$271K
-60.8% YoY
About Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NORFOLK, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,749,921 | $3,083,184 | $5,267,903 |
| Revenue | $6,261,525 | $6,831,622 | $8,191,490 |
| Expenses | $8,246,550 | $9,273,554 | $7,991,820 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,170 | $111,463 | $-7,915 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Virginia Symphony Foundation ($270,742).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY FOUNDATION NORFOLK, VA | INVESTMENT FUNDS | $270,742 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONG VAHN | DIRECTOR (TO 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| BERGER GARRETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRACKNELL PATRICIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMPBELL SHARILYN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COOPER MINETTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CREECH NANCY A | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAULKNER TIMOTHY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FRIEDMAN LESLIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARRETT JOHN | DIRECTOR (TO 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| GOODE SUSAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GOURNELOS TED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARMON JOE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENDERSON BRIE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| HOWARD RENEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONES REV KEITH | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| KERN HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAROON TJ | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| MCCLELLAN MICHAEL R | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MCDERMOTT PATRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAUGHTON JIM | DIRECTOR (TO NOV 2023) | 1 | — |
| ORTEGO SARAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PACE LAVORIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAGEL ANNAMARIE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| PETTERSON ROBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PILE LISA | DIRECTOR (TO 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| PITTMAN CAROLYN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERTSON GORDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANTIAGO KATYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BLYTHE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOPER STEVE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.20.24) | 1 | — |
| STONECYPHER MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUTHERLAND VANESSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VAN BUREN WILLIAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VONDERHEIDE DAVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WHITAKER MARK | DIRECTOR (TO NOV 2023) | 1 | — |
| WARREN ANDREA | PRESIDENT AND CEO (AS OF 12.1.22) | 40 | $165,000 |
| KRAUS TERESA | CFO (TO 1.12.24) | 40 | $106,839 |
| BREWER MARY LEIGH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (DEC 2023 TO JUNE 12, 2024) | 40 | — |
| KELLY SHANNON | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $126,471 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
Virginia Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NORFOLK, VA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
As of 2024, Virginia Symphony Orchestra holds $1.7M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $271K in 2024.
Where does Virginia Symphony Orchestra operate?
Virginia Symphony Orchestra has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Virginia Symphony Orchestra award?
In 2024, Virginia Symphony Orchestra awarded 1 grants totaling $271K — an average of about $271K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Virginia Symphony Orchestra's EIN?
Virginia Symphony Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6000598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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