Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$12.5M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
104
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc?
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($8.2M), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($2.4M), Plough Foundation ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $8,158,237 | 47 | 2019–2025 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $2,350,025 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| Plough Foundation | $800,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Artsmemphis | $497,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | $203,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | $105,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis | $67,014 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Korones Family Foundation | $42,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Wiseheart Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| R Brad Martin Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Hohenberg Charity Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Humanities Tennessee | $14,174 | 1 | 2022 |
| Zuzus Petals | $14,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc | $7,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | $6,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| David C and Pamela N Anderson | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gause Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2025) to $2.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.4M.
What grants has Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $909,388 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | RELIGION | $221,100 |
| 2025 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE MEMPOHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $62,500 |
| 2025 | Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2025 | R Brad Martin Family Foundation | PROGRAM RELATED | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Foundation of Memphis | FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $13,440 |
| 2025 | Korones Family Foundation | INSPIRE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Zuzus Petals | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,385,054 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | ARTS, CULTURE | $224,700 |
| 2024 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $62,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Foundation of Memphis | FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,774 |
| 2024 | Korones Family Foundation | INSPIRE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Zuzus Petals | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation Inc | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc | ENCOURAGE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MUSIC | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | ARTS/CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $894,583 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | ARTS, CULTURE | $224,700 |
| 2023 | Plough Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL/SUPPORT FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND | $51,000 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | ARTS, CULTURE | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Korones Family Foundation | INSPIRE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Zuzus Petals | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 104 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc?
Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($8.2M), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($2.4M), Plough Foundation ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc is the largest recorded funder of Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc, with $8.2M across 47 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc across 104 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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