What does San Francisco Symphony do?

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How can I get involved?

Individuals can participate through volunteering, making financial contributions, or attending community events. The organization welcomes diverse forms of engagement from supporters interested in advancing the mission.

Who does this organization serve?

Services target specific populations based on identified needs within the community. The organization works to ensure access and equity in program delivery across diverse demographics.

How is impact measured?

The organization tracks key performance indicators including participant outcomes, service utilization rates, and community feedback. Regular evaluation informs program adjustments and strategic planning.

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco, CA

World-renowned orchestra performing classical and contemporary music throughout the Bay Area

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Community Services

Topic

Social Services

Contact

Matthew Spivey

Website Contact

About Organization

The San Francisco Symphony is one of America's leading orchestras, presenting more than 220 concerts annually at Davies Symphony Hall and venues throughout the Bay Area. Based in San Francisco, CA, the symphony performs classical masterworks, commissions new compositions, and provides music education programs to diverse audiences. Founded in 1911, it reported $88.8 million in revenue in 2022.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$67,804,953	$84,591,090	$425,949,812	955
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$71,106,401	$80,926,407	$397,244,131	941
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$144,993,110	$73,688,214	$376,736,007	651
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$66,425,902	$53,793,851	$429,119,299	704
2019	$65,337,218	$73,223,664	$349,325,037	976
2018	$93,634,963	$79,786,312	$340,027,013	1,164

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Identify Needs

Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.
02

Develop Programs

Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.
03

Deliver Services

Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.
04

Measure Impact

Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by San Francisco Symphony

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind San Francisco Symphony.

Contact the team Contact

Matthew Spivey

Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $724,481

Matthew Spivey

Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $724,481

Leigh Brawer

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $373,466

Leigh Brawer

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $373,466

Alexander Barantschik

Concertmaster

Full-time

Compensation: $577,132

Alexander Barantschik

Concertmaster

Full-time

Compensation: $577,132

Eugene Izotov

Principal Oboe

Full-time

Compensation: $346,255

Eugene Izotov

Principal Oboe

Full-time

Compensation: $346,255

Edward Stephan

Principal Timpani

Full-time

Compensation: $313,460

Edward Stephan

Principal Timpani

Full-time

Compensation: $313,460

Rainer Eudeikis

Principal Cello

Full-time

Compensation: $308,391

Rainer Eudeikis

Principal Cello

Full-time

Compensation: $308,391

Sandra Curry

Cf&Ao (As Of 2/23)

Full-time

Compensation: $303,120

Sandra Curry

Cf&Ao (As Of 2/23)

Full-time

Compensation: $303,120

Sandra L Curry

Cf&Ao

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

A John Gambs Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Aditi Iyer Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Aida M Alvarez Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Alan May Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Andrea Palmer Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Ann Paras Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

Basheer Janjua Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Carol Casey Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Dan Cooperman Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

David J Berger Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Dean Cash Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Debra McCoy Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

Eleanor Pollak - Member Board Of Governors (As Of 9/23) 3.00 hrs/week

F Curt Kirschner Secretary 8.00 hrs/week

Fred Levin Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Gail Covington Member, Board Of Governors 8.00 hrs/week

Gordon P Getty Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Gretchen Kimball Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

Iris Chan Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Jeff Bharkhda Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Jerome Dodson Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Jerome M Guillen Member, Board Of Governors 6.00 hrs/week

Jim Henry Member, Board Of Governors 6.00 hrs/week

John D Goldman Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

John S Chen Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Lucas Chang Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Marc T MacAulay Member, Board Of Governors 6.00 hrs/week

Marc Winniford Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Mark A Jung Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Mark C Perry Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Mary A Francis Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Mary C Falvey Member, Board Of Governors 7.00 hrs/week

Matt Cohler Vice Chair 8.00 hrs/week

Max Levchin Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Metta Krach Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Michael Pierce Treasurer 8.00 hrs/week

Michele Beigel Corash Member, Board Of Governors 4.00 hrs/week

Patricia Calfee-Picache - Member Board Of Governors (Thru 9/23) 3.00 hrs/week

Patricia Lee-Hoffmann Member, Board Of Governors 2.00 hrs/week

Patrick McCabe Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Paula Blank Member, Board Of Governors 5.00 hrs/week

Priscilla B Geeslin Chair 30.00 hrs/week

Raj Mathai Member, Board Of Governors 1.00 hrs/week

Rebecca MacIeira-Kaufmann Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Robert Thompson Member, Board Of Governors 6.00 hrs/week

Sakurako Fisher Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Seksom Suriyapa Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Tiffany Chang Member, Board Of Governors 3.00 hrs/week

Trine Sorensen Vice Chair 8.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$6.4M

Highest Paid

$774K

Matthew Spivey

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Matthew Spivey	Chief Executive Officer	$724,481	$49,342	$773,823	40
Matthew Spivey	Chief Executive Officer	$724,481	$49,342	$773,823	40
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$577,132	$75,852	$652,984	40
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$577,132	$75,852	$652,984	40
Eugene Izotov	Principal Oboe	$346,255	$46,995	$393,250	40
Eugene Izotov	Principal Oboe	$346,255	$46,995	$393,250	40
Leigh Brawer	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$373,466	$9,313	$382,779	40
Leigh Brawer	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$373,466	$9,313	$382,779	40
Edward Stephan	Principal Timpani	$313,460	$34,090	$347,550	40
Edward Stephan	Principal Timpani	$313,460	$34,090	$347,550	40
Rainer Eudeikis	Principal Cello	$308,391	$24,668	$333,059	40
Rainer Eudeikis	Principal Cello	$308,391	$24,668	$333,059	40
Sandra Curry	Cf&Ao (As Of 2/23)	$303,120	—	$303,120	40
Sandra Curry	Cf&Ao (As Of 2/23)	$303,120	—	$303,120	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$507,943	$57,624	$565,567	40
Matthew Spivey	Chief Executive Officer	$453,648	$32,603	$486,251	40
Mark Hanson	Former CEO	$348,500	—	$348,500	—
Scott Pingel	Principal Bass	$286,376	$55,375	$341,751	40
Eugene Izotov	Principal Oboe	$285,669	$31,020	$316,689	40
Leigh Brawer	Chief Philanthropy Officer	$285,591	$18,222	$303,813	40
Carey Bell	Principal Clarinet	$262,741	$37,446	$300,187	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Hanson	Former CEO	$1,094,874	$21,740	$1,116,614	—
Mark Hanson	Former CEO	$1,094,874	$21,740	$1,116,614	—
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$317,113	$53,287	$370,400	40
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$317,113	$53,287	$370,400	40
Matthew Spivey	Interim CEO	$300,511	$29,538	$330,049	40
Matthew Spivey	Interim CEO	$300,511	$29,538	$330,049	40
Elizabeth Pesch	CFO (Thru 01/2022)	$288,857	$6,763	$295,620	40
Elizabeth Pesch	CFO (Thru 01/2022)	$288,857	$6,763	$295,620	40
Timothy Higgins	Principal Trombone	$215,474	$59,601	$275,075	40
Timothy Higgins	Principal Trombone	$215,474	$59,601	$275,075	40
Daniel Coleman	SR. DIR. Of DEV. (Thru 12/2021)	$266,980	$5,310	$272,290	40
Daniel Coleman	SR. DIR. Of DEV. (Thru 12/2021)	$266,980	$5,310	$272,290	40
Mark Inouye	Principal Trumpet	$223,028	$47,965	$270,993	40
Mark Inouye	Principal Trumpet	$223,028	$47,965	$270,993	40
Eugene Izotov	Principal Oboe	$244,970	$24,651	$269,621	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Hanson Left 82021	CEO	$763,604	$52,429	$816,033	60
David Chambers Left 62020	Chief Advancement & Revenue Officer	$372,991	$13,591	$386,582	60
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$260,873	$81,058	$341,931	60
Matthew Spivey Start 72021	Interim CEO/Chief Programming Officer	$245,889	$32,622	$278,511	60
Elizabeth Pesch	CFO	$256,873	$12,251	$269,124	60
Eugene Izotov	Principal Oboe	$190,391	$58,014	$248,405	60
Mark Inouye	Principal Trumpet	$180,743	$38,365	$219,108	60
Carey Bell	Principal Clarinet	$180,208	$31,980	$212,188	60
Daniel Coleman	Senior Director Of Development	$196,570	$12,251	$208,821	60

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mark Hanson	CEO	$974,040	$47,551	$1,021,591	60
Alexander Barantschik	Concertmaster	$565,737	$97,305	$663,042	60
David Chambers Left 620	Chief Advancement & Revenue Officer	$428,369	$34,746	$463,115	60
Scott Pingel	Principal Bass	$328,147	$85,755	$413,902	60
Timothy Higgins	Principal Trombone	$317,705	$60,584	$378,289	60
Mark Inouye	Principal Trumpet	$324,863	$48,999	$373,862	60
Edward Stephan	Principal Timpani	$306,798	$48,007	$354,805	60
Colette Chestnut Left 1219	Interim CFO	$243,036	$10,373	$253,409	60
Elizabeth Pesch Start 1119	CFO	$39,224	$1,729	$40,953	60

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$3.0M Grants Received

$60K Grants Given

16 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$934K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$762K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$312K

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$281K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$256K

American Endowment Foundation

$217K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$77K

Community Foundation Of New Jersey

$50K

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation

$35K

The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

$16K

+2 more funders

Top Grantees

4 total

Oakland Symphony OAKLAND, CA · 2 grants

$25K

Oakland School For The Arts OAKLAND, CA

$15K

Bayview Opera House SAN FRANCISCO, CA

$10K

Jamestown Community Center SAN FRANCISCO, CA

$10K

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Community Foundation Of New Jersey The Morrison & Foerster Foundation The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation The Irving And Varda Rabin Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Oakland Symphony Oakland School For The Arts Bayview Opera House Jamestown Community Center

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with San Francisco Symphony

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(415) 552-8000 (415) 864-6000

Social

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Davies Symphony Hall 201 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 941024585

San Francisco Symphony

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Identify Needs

Develop Programs

Deliver Services

Measure Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Services

Community Outreach

Support Programs

Team & Leadership

Matthew Spivey

Matthew Spivey

Leigh Brawer

Leigh Brawer

Alexander Barantschik

Alexander Barantschik

Eugene Izotov

Eugene Izotov

Edward Stephan

Edward Stephan

Rainer Eudeikis

Rainer Eudeikis

Sandra Curry

Sandra Curry

Sandra L Curry

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Contact

Email

Phone

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