Houston Youth Symphony
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$841K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Houston Youth Symphony?
Houston Youth Symphony is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Houston Arts Alliance ($339K), The Powell Foundation ($160K), Dickson-Allen Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $841K in grants to Houston Youth Symphony between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Arts Alliance | $338,905 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Powell Foundation | $160,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | $100,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | $75,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Marvy Finger Family Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein | $31,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| D'Addario Foundation Inc | $10,306 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Rita Mallett Blasser Foundationinc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation | $6,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| TC Energy Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $2,300 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| T Ragan Ryan Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2025) to $241K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
What grants has Houston Youth Symphony received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Student Education Programs | $35,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,500 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $62,500 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $62,500 |
| 2024 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Student Education Programs | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Dickson-Allen Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Marvy Finger Family Foundation | Promotion of youth performing arts in the Houston community | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W | General support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rita Mallett Blasser Foundationinc | FINE ARTS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | D'Addario Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | $2,264 |
| 2024 | Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2024 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 1000 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Dickson-Allen Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Support for the 2023-2024 season | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Marvy Finger Family Foundation | Promotion of youth performing arts in the Houston community | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W | General support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Jack and Annis Bowen Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
| 2023 | D'Addario Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | $2,147 |
| 2023 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Powell Foundation | Arts: Educational programming and initiatives for children and youth | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Dickson-Allen Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts | Operating support | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W | General support | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Houston Youth Symphony?
Houston Youth Symphony is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Houston Arts Alliance ($339K), The Powell Foundation ($160K), Dickson-Allen Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $841K in grants to Houston Youth Symphony between 2020–2025.
Who is Houston Youth Symphony's largest funder?
Houston Arts Alliance is the largest recorded funder of Houston Youth Symphony, with $339K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Houston Youth Symphony received?
IRS 990 filings record $841K in grants to Houston Youth Symphony across 52 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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