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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4693145

Colburn Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 102 grants and $9.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Carol Rinn
11693 San Vicentre Blvd PMB 159
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(818) 399-4427
[email protected]
Form and materials
Please note: we strongly urge all grant seekers to contact us at (818)399-4427 before submitting a letter of intent or an application. After a conversation, we may encourage you to submit a letter of intent. If we are familiar with your organization or program, we will want to meet with you and/or observe your program before encouraging you to take further steps. Most of our grants are in the form of general operating support. We have an online application process we will walk you through when you are ready to submit an application. The application requires the following: mission and history of your organization, proof of 501(c)(3) status, most recent two audited financial statements (or form 990's if you are not auditied). If the latter are more than a year old, please also submit internal financial statements for your most recent completed fiscal year and a current budget if you are applying for funding for a future year's activity.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Grants are generally awarded to organizations in the southern caifornia area. The purpose of the grant must be for furthering the study, teaching, and performance of classical music and dance.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $9,234,073

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $204,364,202

  • Tax year 2023

    $8,895,997

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $194,280,032

  • Tax year 2022

    $9,328,789

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $181,616,769

  • Tax year 2021

    $8,597,962

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $216,754,476

Grants paid in 2024

102 grants, largest first

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

  1. The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $4,390,473
  2. Los Angeles Opera CompanyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $982,500
  3. Los Angeles Philharmonic AssnLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $772,500
  4. LA Chamber Orchestra SocietyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $321,000
  5. Musica AngelicaLong Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $274,500
  6. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $258,000
  7. USC Thornton School of MusicLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $155,000
  8. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $115,000
  9. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $107,500
  10. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $100,000
  11. Cal State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $92,500
  12. Neighborhood Music School AssociatiLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $63,000
  13. Idyllwild Arts FoundationIdyllwild, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $60,000
  14. Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $55,000
  15. St James Episcopal ChurchLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $55,000
  16. Marlboro School of MusicPhiladelphia, PA

    Support of the classical arts

    $50,000
  17. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $46,500
  18. Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $45,000
  19. The Music GuildLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $42,500
  20. Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $40,000
  21. Philharmonic Society of Orange CounIrvine, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $40,000
  22. Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $40,000
  23. Pacific Opera ProjectDuarte, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $35,000
  24. The Performing Arts Center of LA COLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $32,500
  25. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  26. Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  27. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $27,000
  28. Wallis Annenburg Center for the PerBeverly Hills, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  29. Da Camera SocietyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  30. Delirium MusicumLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  31. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  32. Los Angeles Children's ChorusPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  33. Long Beach OperaLong Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  34. Long Beach Symphony AssociationLong Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  35. The New SchoolNew York, NY

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  36. New West Symphony AssociationThousand Oaks, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  37. Young Concert ArtistsNew York, NY

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  38. Los Angeles Music and Art SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  39. Los Angeles County Department of ARLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $24,000
  40. Pacific ChoraleCosta Mesa, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $23,000
  41. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $21,000
  42. Dream OrchestraLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  43. LACHSA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  44. Individual

    SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL [individual]

    $20,000
  45. Monday Evening ConcertsLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  46. Riverside Community College DistricRiverside, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  47. Santa Cecilia Opera and Orchestra ALos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  48. Santa Monica Youth OrchestraSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  49. SOL-LA Music AcademySanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  50. California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  51. Ca Young Artists SymphonyNewbury Park, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  52. Elemental MusicSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  53. Grand PerformancesLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  54. Kaleidoscope Chamber OrchestraLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  55. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  56. Musicians at Play Foundation IncValley Village, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  57. Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  58. SalastinaPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  59. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $12,500
  60. Camerata PacificaSanta Barbara, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $12,000
  61. VOX Femina Los AngelesCulver City, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $12,000
  62. Opera League of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $11,000
  63. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $11,000
  64. Center Stage StringsAnn Arbor, MI

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  65. The Chamber Music Society of LincolNew York, NY

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  66. Chorus AmericaWashington, DC

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  67. ETM-LA IncBurbank, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  68. The Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  69. LA Youth OrchestraSherman Oaks, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  70. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  71. Pasadena Symphony AssociationPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  72. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  73. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  74. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  75. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  76. Young Musicians FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  77. California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  78. Inner City Youth Orchestra Los AngeLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  79. Santa Monica Symphony AssociationSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  80. Taos School of Music IncTaos, NM

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  81. Boston Court Performing Arts CenterPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $7,500
  82. CA Young Artists SymphonyNewbury Park, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $7,500
  83. Compton Conservatory of MusicCompton, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $7,000
  84. Glendale Youth SymphonyGlendale, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $6,000
  85. LA City Elementary Schools of MusicSherman Oaks, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $6,000
  86. South Bay Chamber Music Society IncPLS VRDS PNSL, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $6,000
  87. Urban Voices ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $6,000
  88. Casa Romantica Cultural Center GardSan Clemente, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  89. Guild Opera CompanyAgoura Hills, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  90. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  91. Redlands Symphony AssociationRedlands, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  92. Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  93. Sierra Madre PlayhouseSierra Madre, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  94. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  95. Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  96. Olympia Philharmonic SocietyArcadia, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  97. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $5,000
  98. Calder Performing Arts OrganizationTorrance, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $4,000
  99. Empowering ArtsTustin, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $3,000
  100. Pacific Vocal SeriesLaguna Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $2,500
  101. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $1,000
  102. Arrowhead Arts AssociationLK Arrowhead, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $600

Approved for future payment

40 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,260,000
  2. Los Angeles Opera CompanyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $600,000
  3. LA Chamber Orchestra SocietyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $300,000
  4. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $250,000
  5. Philharmonic Society of Orange CounIrvine, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $150,000
  6. Cal State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $130,000
  7. Idyllwild Arts FoundationIdyllwild, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $100,000
  8. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $100,000
  9. Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $70,000
  10. Da Camera SocietyLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $60,000
  11. Neighborhood Music School AssociatiLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $60,000
  12. Musica AngelicaLong Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $50,000
  13. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $50,000
  14. LACHSA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $40,000
  15. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  16. New West Symphony AssociationThousand Oaks, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  17. Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  18. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $30,000
  19. Los Angeles Children's ChorusPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  20. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CeNew York, NY

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  21. Long Beach Symphony AssociationLong Beach, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  22. SOL-LA Music AcademySanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $25,000
  23. Young Musicians FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  24. Center State StringsAnn Arbor, MI

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  25. Santa Monica Youth OrchestraSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  26. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $20,000
  27. Los Angeles City Elementary SchoolsTopanga, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $18,000
  28. Santa Monica Symphony AssociationSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  29. Kaleidoscope Chamber OrchestraLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  30. Verdi ChorusSanta Monica, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $15,000
  31. Clader Performing Arts OrganizationTorrance, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $12,000
  32. Compton Conservatory of MusicCompton, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  33. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  34. Boston Court Performing Arts CenterPasadena, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  35. Chorus AmericaWashington, DC

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  36. ETM-LA IncBurbank, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  37. Guild Opera CompanyAgoura Hills, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  38. The Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  39. Individual

    Support of the classical arts

    $10,000
  40. South Bay Chamber Music Society IncPLS VRDS PNSL, CA

    Support of the classical arts

    $6,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture41 grants $6,278,57395% of the total
  2. Education10 grants $300,0005% of the total
  3. Human services1 grant $6,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California74 grants $8,354,573
  2. New York3 grants $60,000
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $50,000
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  5. Michigan1 grant $10,000
  6. New Mexico1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Carol C GrigorChairman Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allison SampsonEXECUTIVE DIR. Hours 20Pay $92,894
  • Layne PinkernellSecretary/Treas Hours 24Pay $64,214
  • Richard W ColburnDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David D ColburnDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert S AttiyehDirector Hours 1Pay $24,000
  • Gail Eden EichenthalDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • John P NuckolsDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine HogelDirector Hours 2Pay $0

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