Ann Brown's generous $1 million bequest to Symphony San Jose, the largest in its 23-year history, will greatly enhance the symphony's endowment, providing vital support for its concerts, education programs, and community initiatives. Executive Artistic Director Robert Massey emphasized the long-term impact of this donation, particularly for an organization with a 2022 operating budget of $4 million and an endowment of roughly $3 million. Brown, remembered fondly by her friends and community, cherished the symphony's ability to attract diverse audiences with innovative concerts.
This kind of bequest is a huge deal for Symphony San Jose, which in 2022 had an operating budget of about $4 million.
Executive Artistic Director Robert Massey noted that Ann Brown's extraordinary generosity will have a profound and lasting impact on Symphony San Jose.
Brown especially enjoyed seeing the younger, diverse crowds brought in by concerts that featured movies with the orchestra performing the score live.
The majority of the funds will go into the symphony's endowment, which provides a steady income to support concerts and community initiatives.
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