California Symphony Orchestra Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds California Symphony Orchestra Inc?
California Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by California Symphony Endowment Fund ($911K), Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($430K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Symphony Endowment Fund | $910,708 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | $430,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $160,000 | 2 | 2020 |
| Simpson PSB Fund | $87,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | $83,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| The Orchard House Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $29,080 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $21,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| E M Downer Foundation | $18,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras | $15,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Zellerbach Family 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2019) to $519K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $412K.
What grants has California Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $283,250 |
| 2025 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | $75,000 |
| 2025 | The Orchard House Foundation | General purpose Grant | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | SOUND MINDS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,300 |
| 2024 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Simpson PSB Fund | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIANS, AT-RISK BAY AREA STUDENTS, CLASSICALLY-CURIOUS ADULTS AND RISING COMPOSERS. | $87,500 |
| 2024 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $70,000 |
| 2024 | The Orchard House Foundation | General purpose Grant | $15,000 |
| 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 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $67,458 |
| 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 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $70,000 |
| 2022 | E M Downer Foundation | Sound Minds at Downer Elementary | $3,500 |
| 2021 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $70,000 |
| 2021 | Diablo Regional Arts Association | Artistic Excellence Award | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - FOR "THE SYMPHONY EXPOSED". | $30,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | E M Downer Foundation | Downer Elementary Music Program | $2,500 |
| 2020 | California Symphony Endowment Fund | Support for Symphony | $300,000 |
| 2020 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $120,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Symphony Orchestra Inc?
California Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by California Symphony Endowment Fund ($911K), Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($430K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is California Symphony Orchestra Inc's largest funder?
California Symphony Endowment Fund is the largest recorded funder of California Symphony Orchestra Inc, with $911K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has California Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to California Symphony Orchestra Inc across 39 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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