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San Diego Symphony Foundation

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 141858753  ·  Private foundation

San Diego Symphony Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.4M in grants paid and $98.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $32.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$98.3M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What San Diego Symphony Foundation funds

San Diego Symphony Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for San Diego Symphony Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$5.9M2024
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$5.8M2023
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$5.5M2022
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$5.4M2020
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$3.9M2019
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
To support the operations and activities of a Symphony orchestra.
San Diego, CA$3.0M2017
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
San Diego, CA$2.9M2018

San Diego Symphony Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.0M
2018$2.9M
2019$3.9M
2020$5.4M
2022$5.5M
2023$5.8M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from San Diego Symphony Foundation

San Diego Symphony Foundation'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 San Diego Symphony Foundation

Does San Diego Symphony Foundation accept grant applications?
San Diego Symphony Foundation'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 San Diego Symphony Foundation fund?
San Diego Symphony Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does San Diego Symphony Foundation give in grants?
San Diego Symphony Foundation reported $5.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.4M over 7 grants.
Where is San Diego Symphony Foundation located?
San Diego Symphony Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 141858753.
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About this profile. This page is built from San Diego Symphony Foundation'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 San Diego Symphony Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.