Philadelphia Orchestra receives $55 million donation

Friday, June 7, 2019
$55 million donated to Philadelphia Orchestra
$55 million donated to Philadelphia Orchestra. Jim Gardner has more on Action News at 11 p.m. on June 6, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA -- There is huge news that will be music to the ears of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

The orchestra has received two gifts worth $55 million.

A $50 million gift comes from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and will be used to bolster the orchestra's endowment.

A $5 million gift will go to orchestra operations.