Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$390K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Fairfax Symphony Orchestra?
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Rea Charitable Trust ($130K), Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc ($99K), Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $390K in grants to Fairfax Symphony Orchestra between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea Charitable Trust | $130,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc | $99,072 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| TD Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Tr R & CT Gwathmey Mem Uw EGJ | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nelson J & Katherine Friant Post Foundation | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Dimick Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The J & M Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $88K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $61K.
What grants has Fairfax Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT,TICKET SUBSIDY AND PARTICIPATION GRANT | $26,974 |
| 2025 | Nelson J & Katherine Friant Post Foundation | TO SUPPORT ITS MUSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 'LINK-UP' REACHING TITLE I SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The J & M Foundation | FUNDING TO SUPPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT AND TICKET SUBSIDY GRANT | $32,927 |
| 2024 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Nelson J & Katherine Friant Post Foundation | TO SUPPORT ITS MUSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 'LINK-UP' REACHING TITLE I SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $28,587 |
| 2023 | Rea Charitable Trust | FOR PURPOSES OF DAILY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | TD Charitable Foundation | FSO DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | TD Charitable Foundation | FSO DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dimick Foundation | general operating support | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | SUPPORT THE LINK UP PROGRAM, A MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES 3 THROUGH 6. | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Rea Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Tr R & CT Gwathmey Mem Uw EGJ | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,584 |
| 2022 | Dimick Foundation | general operating support | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | GENERAL CAPACITY | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | FAIRFAX SYMPHONY LINK UP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF LINK UP FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE TO FIVE. UNITING THE CLASSROOM WITH THE CONCERT HALL, STUDENTS EXPLORE MUSIC THROUGH A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM OF CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES OVER 4-6 MONTHS, CULMINATING IN A CONCERT WHERE STUDENTS PERFORM WITH THE FAIRFAX SYMPHONY. | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Rea Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Fairfax Symphony Orchestra?
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Rea Charitable Trust ($130K), Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc ($99K), Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $390K in grants to Fairfax Symphony Orchestra between 2020–2025.
Who is Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
Rea Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, with $130K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Fairfax Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $390K in grants to Fairfax Symphony Orchestra across 22 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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