Houston Symphony Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$43.5M
Foundation funders
77
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Houston Symphony Society?
Houston Symphony Society is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Houston Symphony Endowment ($20.8M), The Brown Foundation Inc ($5.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.5M 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 $7.5M (2025) to $11.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $7.5M.
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 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | The Schissler Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Gerhard and Diane Hill | CHARITABLE | $732 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $325 |
| 2024 | Houston Symphony Endowment | Support ongoing operations | $4,349,383 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $1,266,500 |
| 2024 | The Wortham Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Operating Support | $850,000 |
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 77 grantmakers, led by Houston Symphony Endowment ($20.8M), The Brown Foundation Inc ($5.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.5M 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 $20.8M across 11 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Houston Symphony Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $43.5M in grants to Houston Symphony Society across 200 grants from 77 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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