Jacksonville, FL

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

EIN 59-6002520

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth Low-income

Mission

The Jacksonville Symphony's mission is to enrich the human spirit through symphonic music.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

This profile covers the Jacksonville Symphony Association (EIN 59-6002520), the region’s professional symphony orchestra and a long-established 501(c)(3) cultural institution based in Jacksonville, Florida. The EIN and organizational identity were confirmed through public Form 990 filings and nonprofit registries. The Symphony presents a full season of classical, pops, and community programming and operates an extensive education portfolio including the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO), in-school visits, free or subsidized student tickets, and after-school string instruction. Under Music Director Courtney Lewis and an executive leadership team, the organization serves tens of thousands annually through performances, education, and community engagement.

Notable achievements

Record $15M Anonymous Gift (2025)

Received the largest single gift in the organization’s history—an anonymous $15 million donation announced in 2025 to strengthen the endowment and long-term financial stability.

Largest Named Gift: Haskell Family ($5M, 2024)

Accepted a $5 million gift from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell in 2024, designated to support programming, education, and institutional sustainability.

Education Reach & Youth Ensembles

Expanded music education impact in recent years: the Symphony’s education and community programs reach tens of thousands of students annually and the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras provide multi-level ensemble instruction for hundreds of young musicians.

At a glance

Total assets: $32.6M
Annual revenue: $12.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-6002520
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.jaxsymphony.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Public financial transparency through regularly published Form 990s and annual audit reports available for public inspection.

Widely covered by local and regional media for artistic programming and major philanthropic gifts, reflecting strong community profile and donor support.

Recognized regionally as a primary provider of orchestral and music-education programming in Northeast Florida, partnering with school districts and community foundations.

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