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San Jose Symphony Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 510137200

San Jose Symphony Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,600 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $31,800 and the largest $50,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $53,300 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$53,3002$1.1 million
2024$63,6002$1.2 million

How to apply

San Jose Symphony Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What San Jose Symphony Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$63,600

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Symphony San Jose
San Jose, CA
General support$50,400
San Jose Youth Symphony
San Jose, CA
General support$13,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does San Jose Symphony Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does San Jose Symphony Foundation give?

$63,600 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $31,800.

Who runs San Jose Symphony Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Greene (President), Rod Diridon Jr (Secretary), Melody Zhu (Cfo & Treasurer) and Victoria Rayman (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does San Jose Symphony Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.

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