Philharmonic Society of Orange County
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$4.9M
Foundation funders
38
Grants recorded
89
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Philharmonic Society of Orange County?
Philharmonic Society of Orange County is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.2M), The Donna L Kendall Foundation ($1.1M), Philharmonic Foundation of Orange County ($705K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Philharmonic Society of Orange County between 2018–2025.
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| Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Samueli Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Shillman Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack and Shanaz Langson | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Gluck Bradley Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Halopoff Family Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2021 |
| Macgillivray Family Foundation | $4,200 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family | $2,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kling Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sumers Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Bassman Family Charitable Trust | $457 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $340 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2018) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $641K.
What grants has Philharmonic Society of Orange County received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Donna L Kendall Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES | $161,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $128,000 |
| 2025 | Orange County Community Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $127,694 |
| 2025 | Philharmonic Foundation of Orange County | CONTRIBUTION | $110,000 |
| 2025 | Spenuzza-Velastegui Family Foundation | TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC BY PRESENTING PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | $52,145 |
| 2025 | Bluebird Legacy Inc | YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAMS | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Lyons Share Foundation | SUPPORT CONCERT PROGRAMING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Macgillivray Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Sumers Family Foundation | Strike Up the Band Donation | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Henry T and Elizabeth Segerstrom Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTRY PROGRAMS | $225,000 |
| 2024 | The Donna L Kendall Foundation | DONNA KENDALL CLASSIC SERIES AND OTHER UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR SYMPHONY PERFORMANCES | $159,757 |
| 2024 | Philharmonic Foundation of Orange County | CONTRIBUTION | $109,765 |
| 2024 | Orange County Community Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $103,437 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $103,000 |
| 2024 | Bluebird Legacy Inc | YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAMS | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Colburn Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $34,190 |
| 2024 | The Crean Foundation | MUSIC PROGRAMS. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Shanbrom Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lyons Share Foundation | SUPPORT CONCERT PROGRAMING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Frome Family Foundation | Arts | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation | GENERAL USE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Samueli Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Shillman Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Elliott (Eli) Kornhauser Family | SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Macgillivray Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Macgillivray Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 89 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Philharmonic Society of Orange County?
Philharmonic Society of Orange County is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.2M), The Donna L Kendall Foundation ($1.1M), Philharmonic Foundation of Orange County ($705K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Philharmonic Society of Orange County between 2018–2025.
Who is Philharmonic Society of Orange County's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Philharmonic Society of Orange County, with $1.2M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Philharmonic Society of Orange County received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Philharmonic Society of Orange County across 89 grants from 38 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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