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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-2164013

The Presser Foundation

A private foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 486 grants and $3.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
Restrictions
See statement 12.
Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
A sponsoring institution should contact the foundation directly by telephone or by email to obtain information on eligibility and the nominating process. Sponsoring institutions will need to submit a completed application on behalf of the referred music teacher and include contact information for three other references pertaining to the individual's career in music. The application includes both professional and financial details (i.e. A federal tax return) and will need to be completed in collaboration with the individual. The presser foundation reviews such applications on an ongoing basis.
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
Typically, the foundation provides modest financial assistance and/or help with the cost of medical insurance. Awards are made to individuals living in the u.s. Whose primary occupation was as a music teacher. Applicants must have had a significant career as a music teacher and should generally be of retirement age and in serious financial distress. In order to be considered for assistance, applicants must be nominated by a music institution that has first-hand knowledge of the applicant's professional accomplishments and personal circumstances, either directly as current or former employers, or through professional or community contacts, such as through competitions, master classes or ensembles sponsored by the institution that the applicant's students may have participated in over the years, or through regional professional associations or organizations.
Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted by february 1.
Restrictions
See statement 13.
Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines
Proposals must be submitted by september 15.
Restrictions
See statement 14.
Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines
Organizations must acknowledge terms of awards by october 1. Nomination forms are due by december 1.
Restrictions
See statement 15.
Contact
Teresa Araco Rodgers Co Presser Fou
PO Box 9982
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 519-5350
[email protected]
Form and materials
Invited graduate schools of music should submit their applications electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundtion.org
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
The presser foundation only accepts proposals from invited graduate schools of music. Invited annually, graduate schools of music at accredited colleges, universities, and independent institutions of higher education have been invited to present the presser graduate music award to an outstanding graduate music student whom they select. The award is a cash stipend of up to $10,000, which is made available to a graduate student designated by the institution, provided that the institution agrees to the terms of participation and based upon receipt by the foundation of a suitable plan prepared by the nominated recipient for use of the money. The amount of the award varies from year to year based on the number of graduate institutions.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,755,790

    Grants listed
    486
    Assets, end of year
    $89,282,273

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,423,434

    Grants listed
    431
    Assets, end of year
    $82,869,734

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,580,287

    Grants listed
    401
    Assets, end of year
    $76,682,009

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,960,061

    Grants listed
    411
    Assets, end of year
    $72,800,462

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,194,445

    Grants listed
    421
    Assets, end of year
    $90,291,755

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,285,778

    Grants listed
    341
    Assets, end of year
    $73,185,619

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,248,457

    Grants listed
    333
    Assets, end of year
    $72,693,672

  • Tax year 2017

    $3,069,228

    Grants listed
    326
    Assets, end of year
    $71,503,162

Grants paid in 2024

486 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Assistance to music teachers

    $185,720
  2. The Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $150,000
  3. WRTI901FMPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $125,000
  4. Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $100,000
  5. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc (ensemble Arts)Philadelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $100,000
  6. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc (ensemble Arts)Philadelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $75,000
  7. West Philadelphia Cultural AlliancePhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $75,000
  8. Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $50,000
  9. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $50,000
  10. ArtphillyPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $50,000
  11. Academy of Vocal ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $40,000
  12. Opera PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $40,000
  13. Settlement Music SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $40,000
  14. The Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $40,000
  15. The College of New Jersey FoundationEwing, NJ

    Capital support

    $40,000
  16. Allentown Symphony AssociationAllentown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $35,000
  17. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $30,000
  18. Philadelphia Chamber Music SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $30,000
  19. Liveconnections DBA World Cafe LivePhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  20. Penn Live ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  21. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  22. Play on Philly (pop)Philadelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  23. Princeton Symphony OrchestraPrinceton, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  24. Symphony in CCollingswood, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  25. Temple University Music Preparatory DivisionPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  26. The Bach Choir of BethlehemBethlehem, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  27. The Crossing IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  28. WRTI901FMPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $25,000
  29. Allentown Symphony AssociationAllentown, PA

    Capital support

    $25,000
  30. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    Special projects

    $25,000
  31. Prism Quartet IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $25,000
  32. Chamber Orchestra of PhiladelphiaPhiladlephia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  33. Chester Children's ChorusSwarthmore, PA

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  34. Delaware Symphony OrchestraWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  35. Harrisburg Symphony AssociationHarrisburg, PA

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  36. Singing CityPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  37. State Theatre New JerseyNew Brunswick, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  38. The Music School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  39. Zoellner Arts CenterBethlehem, PA

    Advancement of music

    $20,000
  40. Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ

    Capital support

    $20,000
  41. WXPN Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $20,000
  42. Black Pearl Chamber OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $20,000
  43. Commonwealth YouthchoirsPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $20,000
  44. Crescendo PhoenixvillePhoenixville, PA

    Special projects

    $20,000
  45. Delaware Academy of Vocal ArtsWilmington, DE

    Special projects

    $20,000
  46. Liberty Bell PopsPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $20,000
  47. Capital Harmony WorksTrenton, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  48. Community Music School Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  49. Community Music School of CollegevilleTrappe, PA

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  50. Darlington Arts CenterGarnet Valley, PA

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  51. MusicopiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  52. Philadelphia Boys and Girls ChoirsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $17,500
  53. Christina Cultural Arts CenterWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  54. Lancaster Symphony OrchestraLancaster, PA

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  55. Nueva Esperanza IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  56. Reading Symphony OrchestraReading, PA

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  57. Rock to the FuturePhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  58. WXPN Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $15,000
  59. Community Music School of CollegevilleTrappe, PA

    Capital support

    $15,000
  60. Piffaro the Renaissance BandPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $13,000
  61. Ars Nova WorkshopPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $12,500
  62. Mendelssohn Chorus of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $12,500
  63. Piffaro the Renaissance BandPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $12,500
  64. Tempesta Di Mare IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $12,500
  65. Singing CityPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $12,500
  66. Electronic Music Education and Preservation ProjectHarleysville, PA

    Capital support

    $11,500
  67. Beyond the BarsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  68. Network for New MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  69. Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  70. Prism Quartet IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  71. Project 440Philadelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  72. The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard PedagogyKingston, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  73. Westrick Music AcademyPrinceton JCT, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $10,000
  74. Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  75. Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  76. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  77. New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MA

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  78. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  79. Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  80. Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  81. The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisUrbana, IL

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  82. The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  83. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  84. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  85. University of North Texas Foundation IncDenton, TX

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  86. University of Rochester (eastman School of Music)Rochester, NY

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  87. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  88. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  89. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    Graduate music awards

    $10,000
  90. Academy of Vocal ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $10,000
  91. ArtciniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $10,000
  92. Settlement Music SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $10,000
  93. Tempesta Di Mare IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $10,000
  94. The Primavera FundPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $10,000
  95. Wilmington Children's ChorusWilmington, DE

    Special projects

    $10,000
  96. The Georgia E Gregory Interdenominational School of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $9,000
  97. Artistas Y Musicos Latino Americanos (amla)Philadelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  98. Bay Atlantic Symphony IncAtlantic City, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  99. Black Pearl Chamber OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  100. Choir School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  101. Electronic Music Education and Preservation ProjectHarleysville, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  102. Friends of the Wanamaker OrganKNG of Prussa, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  103. Intercultural JourneysPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  104. Kennett Symphony of Chester CountyKennett SQ, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  105. Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters AssociationBethlehem, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  106. Lyric FestPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  107. Music for EveryoneLancaster, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  108. Orchestra 2001Philadelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  109. Philadelphia Sinfonia AssociationPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  110. Wilmington Children's ChorusWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $7,500
  111. Nueva Esperanza IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $7,500
  112. BowerbirdPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $7,500
  113. The Crossing IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $7,500
  114. Beyond the BarsPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $7,000
  115. Nueva Esperanza IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $6,750
  116. Dolce Suono EnsemblePhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $6,000
  117. Jazz Bridge ProjectPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,500
  118. Anna Crusis Feminist Choir IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  119. ArtsmartPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  120. Berks Youth ChorusReading, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  121. Boheme Opera Company IncTrenton, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  122. BowerbirdPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  123. Bucks County Choral SocietyNew Britain, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  124. Bucks County Symphony SocietyDoylestown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  125. Capital Philharmonic of New JerseyTrenton, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  126. Choral Arts PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  127. Community Youth Orchestra of Bucks CountyFairless Hills, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  128. Crescendo PhoenixvillePhoenixville, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  129. Delaware County Youth OrchestraMedia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  130. Dolce Suono EnsemblePhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  131. Famfrequency Productions IncorporatedPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  132. Greater South Jersey ChorusCherry Hill, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  133. Lancaster International Piano FestivalLancaster, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  134. Lyra SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  135. Mamadele FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  136. Market Square ConcertsHarrisburg, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  137. Mennonite Children's Choir of LancasterlmLancaster, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  138. Music at Gretna IncLititz, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  139. Pennsylvania PhilharmonicArdmore, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  140. Pennsylvania Sinfonia OrchestraAllentown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  141. Philadelphia Gay Men's ChorusPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  142. Reading Musical FoundationReading, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  143. Riverside SymphoniaLambertville, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  144. Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony OrchestraLansdale, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  145. State Street Academy of MusicHarrisburg, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  146. Susquehanna ChoraleHershey, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  147. The Allentown BandAllentown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  148. The Georgia E Gregory Interdenominational School of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  149. The Philharmonic of Southern New JerseyMoorestown, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  150. Wildflower ComposersPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  151. Youth Orchestra of Central JerseyHamilton Square, NJ

    Advancement of music

    $5,000
  152. BowerbirdPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $5,000
  153. Cantus NovusNewtown, PA

    Capital support

    $5,000
  154. Network for New MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $5,000
  155. Philadelphia Sinfonia AssociationPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $5,000
  156. Westrick Music AcademyPrinceton JCT, NJ

    Capital support

    $5,000
  157. All Around This WorldPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $5,000
  158. Art Sphere IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $5,000
  159. Philadelphia Boys and Girls ChoirsPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $5,000
  160. The Heart of Jazz FoundationCape May, NJ

    Special projects

    $5,000
  161. Central Pennsylvania Friends of JazzHarrisburg, PA

    Advancement of music

    $3,250
  162. Fire Museum PresentsPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $3,000
  163. Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  164. Alcorn State University Foundation IncLorman, MS

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  165. Anderson UniversityAnderson, IN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  166. Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  167. Appalachian State University Foundation IncBoone, NC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  168. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  169. Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  170. Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  171. Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  172. Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  173. Ball State University FoundationMuncie, IN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  174. Bard CollegeAnnandale, NY

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  175. Baylor UniversityWaco, TX

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  176. Belmont UniversityNashville, TN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  177. Biola University IncLa Mirada, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  178. Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaOmaha, NE

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  179. Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaLincoln, NE

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  180. Boise State University FoundationBoise, ID

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  181. Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  182. Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  183. Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  184. Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs FoundationArcata, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  185. California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  186. California State Polytechnic University FoundationPomona, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  187. California State University Bakersfield FoundationBakersfield, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  188. California State University East Bay Foundation IncHayward, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  189. California State University Fresno FoundationFresno, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  190. California State University SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  191. Capital UniversityColumbus, OH

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  192. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  193. Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson Cty, TN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  194. Central Michigan UniversityMt Pleasant, MI

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  195. Central State University Innovation and Development FoundationWilberforce, OH

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  196. Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  197. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  198. Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OH

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  199. Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  200. Columbus State University Foundation IncColumbus, GA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  201. Converse UniversitySpartanburg, SC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  202. Cornish College of the ArtsSeattle, WA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  203. Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  204. Depauw UniversityGreencastle, IN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  205. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  206. Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritPittsburgh, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  207. East Carolina University FoundationGreenville, NC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  208. Eastern Illinois University FoundationCharleston, IL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  209. Eastern New Mexico University FoundationPortales, NM

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  210. Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  211. Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  212. Elon UniversityElon, NC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  213. Fisk UniversityNashville, TN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  214. Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  215. Florida International University Foundation IncMiami, FL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  216. Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  217. Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  218. Fort Hays State University FoundationHays, KS

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  219. Foundation for City CollegeNew York, NY

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  220. Furman UniversityGreenville, SC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  221. George Mason University Foundation IncFairfax, VA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  222. Georgia College & State University Foundation IncMilledgeville, GA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  223. Georgia Southern University Foundation IncStatesboro, GA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  224. Georgia State University Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  225. Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  226. Gordon CollegeWenham, MA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  227. Grambling University Foundation IncGrambling, LA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  228. Houghton UniversityHoughton, NY

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  229. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  230. Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  231. Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  232. Immaculata UniversityImmaculata, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  233. Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  234. Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  235. Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  236. Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  237. James Madison University Foundation IncHarrisonburg, VA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  238. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  239. Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  240. Kennesaw State University (bailey School of Music)Kennesaw, GA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  241. Kentucky State University FoundationFrankfort, KY

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  242. Kutztown UniversityKutztown, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  243. La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  244. Lawrence University of WisconsinAppleton, WI

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  245. Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville, PA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  246. Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  247. Long Beach State FoundationLong Beach, CA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  248. Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  249. Louisiana Tech University School of MusicRuston, LA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  250. Loyola UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000

Approved for future payment

13 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. WRTI901FMPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $150,000
  2. Academy of Vocal ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Advancement of music

    $80,000
  3. University of DelawareNewark, DE

    Capital support

    $75,000
  4. Allentown Symphony AssociationAllentown, PA

    Advancement of music

    $70,000
  5. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    Advancement of music

    $60,000
  6. Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $50,000
  7. The Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $50,000
  8. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Capital support

    $25,000
  9. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    Special projects

    $25,000
  10. Prism Quartet IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $25,000
  11. Black Pearl Chamber OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $20,000
  12. Community Music School of CollegevilleTrappe, PA

    Capital support

    $15,000
  13. The Crossing IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Special projects

    $7,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture112 grants $1,375,30062% of the total
  2. Education171 grants $727,00033% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment4 grants $32,2501% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $26,0001% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $17,000<1% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $13,000<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $10,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania184 grants $2,289,020
  2. New Jersey35 grants $254,900
  3. Delaware14 grants $165,650
  4. Texas22 grants $87,000
  5. California22 grants $73,000
  6. New York18 grants $68,000
  7. Illinois16 grants $55,000
  8. Florida13 grants $53,000
  9. Ohio15 grants $52,000
  10. Indiana8 grants $31,000

Officers, directors and trustees

20 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ellen RosenPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • William B McLaughlin IIIFIRST VICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Stanford ThompsonSECOND VICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Sharon Sorokin JamesSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Christopher RinaldiTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mary Jane BobyockTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Peter BurwasserTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Rollo DilworthTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Eve HyppoliteTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Denise IemoloTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • David KringTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Susan LewisTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Lei X OuyangTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mary Ellen PooleTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Marietta SimpsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Terell StaffordTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Radclyffe F ThompsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Melinda WhitingTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Vera WilsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • John B Wright IITRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (arts and culture), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. William B Dietrich FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 10 grants Accepts applications $3,169,700 giving
  2. Arete FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 18 grants Preselected only $5,427,644 giving
  3. The Julian A and Lois G Brodsky FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 105 grants Preselected only $2,412,770 giving
  4. Daniel W Dietrich II FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 8 grants Accepts applications $2,331,300 giving
  5. Independence Public Media of Philadelphia IncPhiladelphia, PA 176 grants Accepts applications $6,192,760 giving