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Who funds Oakland Symphony?

Oakland, California

4 private foundations reported grants to Oakland Symphony in Oakland, California totaling $301,000 across 4 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Cestra Butner Family Foundation, with $175,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Oakland Symphony

All 4 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Cestra Butner Family Foundation
California · 2024
General support1$175,000
Schwartz Foundation
California · 2025
Charitable1$50,000
The Bernard Osher Foundation
California · 2024 · accepts applications
Arts and humanities1$46,000
Richmon Family Foundation
California · 2024
To support the symphony1$30,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Oakland Symphony?

Cestra Butner Family Foundation, Schwartz Foundation, The Bernard Osher Foundation and Richmon Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Oakland Symphony get from foundations?

$301,000 in 4 reported grants from 4 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Bernard Osher Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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