Philanthropic Duo Donates Record $10 Million to National Symphony Orchestra

Longtime board member Roger Sant has made a landmark $10 million donation to the National Symphony Orchestra, marking the largest personal contribution in the organization’s history. This brings Sant’s total support for the NSO to over $35 million.

This generous gift includes establishing the Music Director Chair in the names of Roger Sant and Congresswoman Doris Matsui. Sant remarked, "Leaving these legacy gifts to the National Symphony Orchestra reflects our profound love for the NSO and its talented musicians. My wife, Doris, and I are honored to have our names on the Roger Sant and Congresswoman Doris Matsui Chair for the NSO Music Director. We trust this endowment will enhance the NSO’s ability to captivate and uplift our community through the power of music."

Roger Sant is a board member of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Doris Matsui is a Congresswoman. They are both avid supporters of the arts, with significant contributions to the NSO.Roger Sant has donated over $35 million to the National Symphony Orchestra, including the recent $10 million gift.