THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION, INC (THE FOUNDATION) IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED SOLELY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO MANAGE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS (I.E., CONTRIBUTIONS INTENDED BY THEIR DONORS TO BENEFIT THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. IN PERPETUITY) THEREBY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. THROUGH ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE NET FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE FOUNDATIONS TOTAL ENDOWMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
+276.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$245K
+276.5% YoY
About West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLESTON, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $293K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,554,860 | $11,326,629 | $10,452,993 |
| Revenue | $383,606 | $320,503 | $330,016 |
| Expenses | $296,197 | $112,526 | $223,358 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $292,761 | $247,587 | $230,659 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Diversity in the Arts Award
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fifth Third Bank Diversity in Music Fund
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Maier Foundation "A Look Behind the Curtain..." Scholarship
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Inc ($244,715).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC CHARLESTON, WV | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S STATEMENT OF PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $244,715 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN FOSTER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| PATRICK A BOND | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DAVID SAYRE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN ELLIOT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRAIG SLAUGHTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE DEXTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM QUINLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY TEETER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CINDY MCGHEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLESTON, WV. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is West Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
As of 2024, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra holds $12.6M in total assets with $384K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $245K in 2024.
Where does West Virginia Symphony Orchestra operate?
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What size grants does West Virginia Symphony Orchestra award?
In 2024, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra awarded 1 grants totaling $245K — an average of about $245K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Virginia Symphony Orchestra's EIN?
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5635406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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