Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc?
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Connecticut Community Foundation ($1.0M), TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown ($215K), The Leever Foundation ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Connecticut Community Foundation | $1,022,166 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown | $215,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Leever Foundation | $90,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | $65,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| American Savings Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc | $14,044 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Liberty Bank Foundation Inc | $14,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | $10,100 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| White Linford & Mildred Fdn | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rea Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Littman Family Foundation Inc | $9,846 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | $8,667 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Im the Molder Family Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Griffin Hospital | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The R J Narkis Charitable Trust | $2,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2019) to $412K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $412K.
What grants has Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown | GENERAL OPERATING | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS IN GREATER WATERBURY | $168,799 |
| 2025 | American Savings Foundation Inc | PROGRAM GRANTS - BRAVO! PROGRAM 2025-26 | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Im the Molder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Liberty Bank Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT BRAVO WATERBURY! | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ion Bank Foundation Inc | "BRAVO WATERBURY!" | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Littman Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,538 |
| 2025 | Ion Bank Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM 25 | $325 |
| 2024 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS IN GREATER WATERBURY | $151,520 |
| 2024 | American Savings Foundation Inc | PROGRAM GRANT - BRAVO PROGRAM 2024-25 | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | White Linford & Mildred Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Littman Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,658 |
| 2024 | Ion Bank Foundation Inc | "COMMUNITY AWARDS 2024" | $200 |
| 2023 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS IN GREATER WATERBURY;TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION, FEES OR HONORARIA FOR SYMPHONY MUSICIANS OR GUEST ARTISTS; TO BE APPLIED TOWARD SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION OF THE CONDUCTOR; 2023 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN; BRAVO WATERBURY! 2023 SUMMER PROGRAM; DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT | $148,741 |
| 2023 | Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $23,100 |
| 2023 | Griffin Hospital | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | White Linford & Mildred Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Littman Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,410 |
| 2023 | Ion Bank Foundation Inc | "COMMUNITY AWARDS 2023" | $200 |
| 2022 | The Connecticut Community Foundation | FOR SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS IN GREATER WATERBURY; GIVE LOCAL 2022;WSO 2022-2023 STRATEGIC PLAN; BRAVO SUMMER PROGRAM 2022 | $154,434 |
| 2022 | Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $42,400 |
| 2022 | Liberty Bank Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT BRAVO WATERBURY AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The R J Narkis Charitable Trust | OPERATION OF ORCHESTRA | $2,600 |
| 2022 | Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | To assist in funding the salaries of a professional violinist and percussionist to teach under privileged youth through the BRAVO program at Children's Community School. | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc?
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Connecticut Community Foundation ($1.0M), TW Marian W Ottley-Watertown ($215K), The Leever Foundation ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc's largest funder?
The Connecticut Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc, with $1.0M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc across 51 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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