Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.3M
Foundation funders
53
Grants recorded
148
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Charleston Symphony Orchestra?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc ($983K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($614K), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Charleston Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $306K (2025) to $736K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $306K.
What grants has Charleston Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $129,000 |
| 2025 | Alison Foundation | TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Etc | Young People's Concert - Carnegie Hall Link Up: In March 2025, the CSO will present two sold-out performances of its Young People's Concert in collaboration with the Charleston Gaillard Center and Carnegie Hall. These performances will feature The Orchestra Moves, with approximately 3,000 students from 21 schools participating. Title I schools will receive complimentary tickets and transportation. To enhance the experience, all participating teachers will attend a district-accredited curriculum workshop on September 20, 2024, diving into program resources for classroom integration. These workshops take place before CSO performances, allowing Link Up teachers to attend a Masterworks concert and experience the symphony firsthand before returning with their students later in the year. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Central Carolina Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | First Citizens Foundation Inc Co First | GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Daniel Island Community Fund Inc | GENERAL FUND | $8,000 |
| 2025 | The Milton and Jena Berlinski Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A69 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| 2025 | John M Rivers Jr Foundation | In Honor of John F. Maybank | $5,000 |
| 2025 | David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Bihun Family Foundation | MUSIC PROGRAM | $2,674 |
| 2025 | The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc | KIDS EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Baumann Family Foundation FKA | CHARITY | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation | ASSIST IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2025 | Serenbetz Charitable Foundation Inc | Donation | $100 |
| 2024 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | ARTS | $243,154 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $129,000 |
| 2024 | Speedwell Foundation | Unrestricted $50,000Trip by Youth Symphony for performance at Carnegie Hall New York $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Alison Foundation | TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | BENEFITING THE ANNUAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A69 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Martha and John M Rivers Performance Hall Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of New Jersey | PERFORMING ARTS & EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 148 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Charleston Symphony Orchestra?
Charleston Symphony Orchestra is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc ($983K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($614K), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Charleston Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
Who is Charleston Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc is the largest recorded funder of Charleston Symphony Orchestra, with $983K across 7 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Charleston Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Charleston Symphony Orchestra across 148 grants from 53 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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