California Symphony Orchestra Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$705K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds California Symphony Orchestra Inc?
California Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($355K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($160K), Diablo Regional Arts Association ($44K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $705K in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | $355,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $160,000 | 2 | 2020 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | $43,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $21,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| E M Downer Foundation | $18,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $15,780 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Zellerbach Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| New Music Usa Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Confidence Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has California Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| 2024 | E M Downer Foundation | Downer Elementary Sound Minds Program | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Confidence Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | SOUND MINDS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,280 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $7,000 |
| 2023 | E M Downer Foundation | Downer Elementary Sound Minds Program | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | WEBSITE ENHANCEMENTS TO IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCE, ADD DYNAMIC ELEMENTS, AND MORE EFFICIENTLY FLOW THROUGH TO OUR VENUES REDESIGNED WEBSITE. | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | General opperating fund, purchase of musical intruments for elementary school | $155,000 |
| 2022 | E M Downer Foundation | Sound Minds at Downer Elementary | $3,500 |
| 2021 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - FOR "THE SYMPHONY EXPOSED". | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Diablo Regional Arts Association | Artistic Excellence Award | $30,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | E M Downer Foundation | Downer Elementary Music Program | $2,500 |
| 2020 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2020 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR AN AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Diablo Regional Arts Association | Artistic Excellence Award | $13,500 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $6,500 |
| 2020 | New Music Usa Inc | PROJECT GRANT | $6,000 |
| 2020 | E M Downer Foundation | Downer Elementary Music Program | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Symphony Orchestra Inc?
California Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($355K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($160K), Diablo Regional Arts Association ($44K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $705K in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2020–2024.
Who is California Symphony Orchestra Inc's largest funder?
Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation is the largest recorded funder of California Symphony Orchestra Inc, with $355K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has California Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $705K in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc across 24 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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