Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$755K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Bangor Symphony Orchestra?
Bangor Symphony Orchestra is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Mimi Foundation ($356K), Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc ($100K), Onion Foundation ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $755K in grants to Bangor Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mimi Foundation | $356,250 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Onion Foundation | $83,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $57,780 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Libra Foundation | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Davis Family Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $11,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family | $7,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ellis-Beauregard Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Eaton Peabody Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $391K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
What grants has Bangor Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Operating Support for Bangor Symphony Orchestra's 130th Season | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | James & Betty Jacobs Family | DONATION TO 501(C)(3) PROGRAMS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Onion Foundation | To support Young People's Concerts | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Symphony Orchestras | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Davis Family Foundation | Masterworks IV: Bangor Symphony Orchestra & Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras Side-by-Side Performance | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Eaton Peabody Foundation | music | $3,000 |
| 2024 | James & Betty Jacobs Family | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | ANNUAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Mimi Foundation | General Operating Support | $287,500 |
| 2023 | Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Symphony Orchestras | $21,000 |
| 2023 | Onion Foundation | To support young people's concerts | $15,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | James & Betty Jacobs Family | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | ANNUAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Onion Foundation | Young Peoples Concerts | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Symphony Orchestras | $10,780 |
| 2022 | The Waterwheel Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Mimi Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | Commission of Firefly the Hybrid | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bangor Symphony Orchestra?
Bangor Symphony Orchestra is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Mimi Foundation ($356K), Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc ($100K), Onion Foundation ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $755K in grants to Bangor Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
Who is Bangor Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
The Mimi Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Bangor Symphony Orchestra, with $356K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Bangor Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $755K in grants to Bangor Symphony Orchestra across 50 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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