Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$28.1M
Foundation funders
62
Grants recorded
153
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Charlotte Symphony Orchestra?
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is funded by 62 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($13.1M), Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust ($3.7M), C D Spangler Foundation Inc ($2.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Charlotte Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $8.2M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
What grants has Charlotte Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Charlotte Assembly | — | $7,650 |
| 2025 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $665,178 |
| 2025 | The Leon Levine Foundation | Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT | $237,936 |
| 2025 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | C D Spangler Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $91,440 |
| 2025 | The Trexler Foundation | general | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust | COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN FOR ENDOWMENT & 2025 STANLY COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Philip L Van Every Foundation | SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Ncfibarnhardt Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2025 | L3HARRIS Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Dalton-Brand Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY/CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Charlotte Assembly | — | $8,250 |
| 2025 | The Mary Norris Preyer Fund | TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Whitener Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CHARITY | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Associated Foundation Incorporated | Arts and Science | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $500 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $3,801,034 |
| 2024 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $1,043,401 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $1,007,500 |
| 2024 | Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation | The Charlotte Symphony uplifts entertains and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences. | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Leon Levine Foundation | Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| 2024 | The Presbyterian Hospital | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $320,500 |
| 2024 | The Gambrell Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $123,250 |
| 2024 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | $105,000 |
| 2024 | William Randolph Hearst Foundation | To support music education and outreach programs | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 153 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Charlotte Symphony Orchestra?
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is funded by 62 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($13.1M), Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust ($3.7M), C D Spangler Foundation Inc ($2.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Charlotte Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2026.
Who is Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, with $13.1M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Charlotte Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Charlotte Symphony Orchestra across 153 grants from 62 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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