Houston Symphony Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$41.6M
Foundation funders
84
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Houston Symphony Society?
Houston Symphony Society is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by Houston Symphony Endowment ($19.9M), The Brown Foundation Inc ($5.2M), Houston Arts Alliance ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $41.6M in grants to Houston Symphony Society between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.3M (2021) to $11.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $8.2M.
What grants has Houston Symphony Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Houston Symphony Endowment | Support ongoing operations | $4,206,992 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $1,609,750 |
| 2025 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $850,000 |
| 2025 | Houston Symphony Endowment | Admin & fundraising expenses | $400,000 |
| 2025 | Marshall Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250,701 |
| 2025 | The Humphreys Foundation | PRODUCTIONS | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Sarofim Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,350 |
| 2025 | The Carruth Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Student Education Programs | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund | GRANTS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Houston Jewish Community Foundation | General Support | $28,000 |
| 2025 | Vivian L Smith Foundation | THE 2025-2026 PNC FAMILY CONCERT SERIES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Melbern G & Susanne M Glasscock | COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Ruth and Ted Bauer Family Foundation | Student Concert Series | $20,000 |
| 2025 | David J & Judith Beck Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Adler Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,200 |
| 2025 | LykesKnapp Family Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Vaughn Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Rioco Foundation | SUPPORT OF ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | William & Karen Tell Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Woodell Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2025 | The Powell Foundation | Designated Grant: General operating and support | $5,704 |
| 2025 | Blanche Stastny Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Vivian L Smith Foundation | SUPPORT PNC FAMILY CONCERT SERIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Strake Foundation | Education Community Engagement Initiatives | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Schissler Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Houston Symphony Society?
Houston Symphony Society is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by Houston Symphony Endowment ($19.9M), The Brown Foundation Inc ($5.2M), Houston Arts Alliance ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $41.6M in grants to Houston Symphony Society between 2021–2025.
Who is Houston Symphony Society's largest funder?
Houston Symphony Endowment is the largest recorded funder of Houston Symphony Society, with $19.9M across 9 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Houston Symphony Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $41.6M in grants to Houston Symphony Society across 200 grants from 84 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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