Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-2167823 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra is funded by 132 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($12.7M), The Negaunee Foundation ($8.3M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.9M in grants to Chicago Symphony Orchestra between 2023–2025.
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What grants has Chicago Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Dupage Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $253,500 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2025 | Darling Family Foundation Inc | General operating activities | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | NEGAUNEE MUSIC INSTITUTE PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas W Dower Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,300,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $2,215,250 |
| 2024 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,340,000 |
| 2024 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,145,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $985,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $445,325 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Lakonishok Foundation | ARTS | $375,000 |
| 2024 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $300,000 |
| 2024 | The Dupage Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $256,000 |
| 2024 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2024 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2024 | Sargent Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Kaufman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $115,600 |
| 2024 | Beatrice P Delany Char Tr Xxxxx7003 | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Abbott Fund | Family Matinees | $100,000 |
| 2024 | D and R Charitable Fund | CIVIC & SOCIAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | PUBLIC CHARITY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John H Hart Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Susan & Robert Wislow | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | $68,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $65,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
Chicago Symphony Orchestra is funded by 132 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($12.7M), The Negaunee Foundation ($8.3M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $37.9M in grants to Chicago Symphony Orchestra between 2023–2025.
Who is Chicago Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
Zell Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with $12.7M across 5 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $37.9M in grants to Chicago Symphony Orchestra across 200 grants from 132 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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