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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The East Texas Symphony Orchestra Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting the arts within East Texas. With a total of $87.1K in grants paid in 2024 to a single grantee, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT MUSICAL PROGRAMS OF EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION.
Total Funding Given
$87.1K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$55.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$58K
H
Helen Israel
Board Member
G
Greg Smith
Board Member
K
Ken Cushman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION?
No. EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION give?
EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $87 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION?
EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.