West Michigan Symphony
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds West Michigan Symphony?
West Michigan Symphony is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($1.5M), Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc ($96K), Howmet Aerospace Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to West Michigan Symphony between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | $1,462,199 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | $96,059 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Howmet Aerospace Foundation | $85,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Fremont Area Community Foundation | $64,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Reset Ventures Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| DTE Energy Foundation | $40,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | $25,798 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cannon Fund | $25,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $21,929 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | $21,150 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Right Place Inc | $13,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Paul a Johnson Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Comerica Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Folkert Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $839K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has West Michigan Symphony received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Cannon Fund | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | ARTS & CULTURE | $340,907 |
| 2024 | Reset Ventures Inc | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Link Up Program | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Howmet Aerospace Foundation | LINK UP BEGINNER MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | SUPPORT WMS AND CAMPAIGN | $11,194 |
| 2024 | The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Cannon Fund | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $4,125 |
| 2024 | Consumers Energy Foundation | WEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY'S "THE BLOCK": SEASON & YOUTH EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Paul a Johnson Foundation | ARTS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | ARTS & CULTURE | $724,620 |
| 2023 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | LINK UP BEGINNER MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (2023) | $43,440 |
| 2023 | Reset Ventures Inc | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Link Up 2 Years | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,277 |
| 2023 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,625 |
| 2023 | The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Cannon Fund | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Consumers Energy Foundation | THE BLOCK 2023-2024 SEASON | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | ANNUAL DISBURSEMENTS; CAMPAIGN EXPENSES; CHAIR SPONSORSHIP FOR 2021-22 CONCERT SEASON; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; SUPPORT THE LINK UP PROGRAM; SUPPORT ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES; TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH SYMPHONY | $113,076 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,652 |
| 2022 | Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $10,250 |
| 2022 | DTE Energy Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Link Up | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Link Up | $8,000 |
| 2022 | The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,798 |
| 2022 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,625 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds West Michigan Symphony?
West Michigan Symphony is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($1.5M), Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc ($96K), Howmet Aerospace Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to West Michigan Symphony between 2020–2025.
Who is West Michigan Symphony's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Muskegon County is the largest recorded funder of West Michigan Symphony, with $1.5M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has West Michigan Symphony received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to West Michigan Symphony across 51 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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