Symphony San Jose
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$682K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Symphony San Jose?
Symphony San Jose is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Brandenburg Family Foundation ($165K), Arcadia Foundation ($160K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $682K in grants to Symphony San Jose between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandenburg Family Foundation | $165,250 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Arcadia Foundation | $160,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $145,459 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| San Jose Symphony Foundation | $92,400 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kieve Foundation | $35,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation | $17,326 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Seawood Foundation | $3,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Wamuemra Charitable Trust | $1,400 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| ShaoTran Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kapil and Margaret Nanda Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Marchese Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $325K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $57K.
What grants has Symphony San Jose received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Jose Symphony Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,400 |
| 2025 | Kieve Foundation | MUSIC APPRECIATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Seawood Foundation | CULTUREARTS SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | ShaoTran Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Brandenburg Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SILICON VALLEY REGION. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Arcadia Foundation | GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $55,103 |
| 2024 | San Jose Symphony Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Kieve Foundation | MUSIC APPRECIATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wamuemra Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Kapil and Margaret Nanda Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Seawood Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $500 |
| 2023 | Arcadia Foundation | GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2023 | The Brandenburg Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SILICON VALLEY REGION. | $60,250 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $40,061 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation | 3 APPLE COMPUTERS | $7,326 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $5,250 |
| 2023 | Kieve Foundation | MUSIC APPRECIATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Wamuemra Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $37,494 |
| 2022 | Kieve Foundation | MUSIC APPRECIATION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Brandenburg Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SILICON VALLEY REGION. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Seawood Foundation | CULTUREARTS SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Wamuemra Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200 |
| 2022 | Marchese Family Foundation | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION | $100 |
| 2021 | Seawood Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $12,801 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Symphony San Jose?
Symphony San Jose is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Brandenburg Family Foundation ($165K), Arcadia Foundation ($160K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $682K in grants to Symphony San Jose between 2020–2025.
Who is Symphony San Jose's largest funder?
The Brandenburg Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Symphony San Jose, with $165K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Symphony San Jose received?
IRS 990 filings record $682K in grants to Symphony San Jose across 32 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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