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Houston Symphony Endowment

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 208350227  ·  Private foundation

Houston Symphony Endowment is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.3M in annual giving against $73.5M in assets. This page documents the 18 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Houston Symphony Endowment — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.5M
Total assets
18
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Houston Symphony Endowment funds

Houston Symphony Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Houston Symphony Endowment, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Houston Symphony Society
Support on-going operations
Houston, TX$4.7M2017
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$4.3M2024
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$3.8M2023
Houston Symphony Society
Support on-going operations
Houston, TX$3.7M2018
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$3.4M2022
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$3.4M2020
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$3.4M2019
Houston Symphony Society
Support ongoing operations
Houston, TX$2.6M2021
Houston Symphony Society
Donor redesignation to Symphony
Houston, TX$1.5M2020
Houston Symphony Society
Donor redesignation to Symphony
Houston, TX$500K2021
Houston Symphony Society
Admin & fundraising expenses
Houston, TX$440K2020
Houston Symphony Society
Fund capital campaign expenses
Houston, TX$403K2017
Houston Symphony Society
Admin & fundraising expenses
Houston, TX$400K2019
Houston Symphony Society
Admin & fundraising expenses
Houston, TX$400K2021
Houston Symphony Society
Administration & fundraising exps
Houston, TX$400K2018

Houston Symphony Endowment giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.1M
2018$4.1M
2019$3.8M
2020$5.3M
2021$3.5M
2022$3.8M
2023$4.2M
2024$4.7M

How to apply for funding from Houston Symphony Endowment

Houston Symphony Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Houston Symphony Endowment

Does Houston Symphony Endowment accept grant applications?
Houston Symphony Endowment's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Houston Symphony Endowment fund?
Houston Symphony Endowment's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Houston Symphony Society, Houston Symphony Society, Houston Symphony Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Houston Symphony Endowment give in grants?
Houston Symphony Endowment reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.4M over 18 grants.
Where is Houston Symphony Endowment located?
Houston Symphony Endowment is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208350227.
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About this profile. This page is built from Houston Symphony Endowment's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Houston Symphony Endowment. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.