Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Artsbuild ($1.5M), Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation ($302K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($248K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artsbuild | $1,532,410 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $302,400 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $248,167 | 21 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | $181,500 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn IA | $115,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Benwood Foundation Inc | $55,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lyndhurst Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $30,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Tucker Foundation | $17,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $13,319 | 1 | 2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Footprint Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $1,490 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2025) to $641K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $149K.
What grants has Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Artsbuild | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $93,820 |
| 2025 | Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn IA | GENERAL OPERATING | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Artsbuild | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $246,116 |
| 2024 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | Rebuilding and Debt Relief | $177,000 |
| 2024 | Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn IA | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Benwood Foundation Inc | RESTRUCTURING PLAN | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Lyndhurst Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Tucker Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT - YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS - INCLUDING ALL-ACCESSIBLE | $17,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Opera Only | $12,431 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Unrestricted | $12,100 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Consultancy for CSO | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Family Opera Adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute and Corresponding Educational Outreach | $9,039 |
| 2024 | Footprint Foundation Inc | the 'Notes in Nature' event in collaboration with reflection riding | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | BSF Music Fund | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Professional Development Support | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Artsbuild | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $238,156 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | SUPPORT FOR CONCERT VERSION PRODUCTION OF PUCCINI'S LA BOHEME OPERA (2023-24 SEASON) | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,319 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | OPERA ONLY | $6,433 |
| 2023 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Artsbuild | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $232,550 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | BESSIE SMITH RISE TO FAME PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Artsbuild | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $239,804 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | 2021 ANNUAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2021 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $490 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Artsbuild ($1.5M), Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation ($302K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($248K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association between 2019–2025.
Who is Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association's largest funder?
Artsbuild is the largest recorded funder of Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association, with $1.5M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association across 48 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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