Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $3,580,287 in grants paid (2023 tax year, from 990-PF Contributions, gifts, grants paid)
- Grant Range: $5,000 to $100,000 (Capital Support programme)
- Geographic Focus: Within 75-mile radius of Philadelphia, excluding Baltimore and New York metropolitan areas
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (November, February, September depending on programme)
- Total Assets: $76,682,009 (2023 tax year)
Contact Details
- Website: https://presserfoundation.org
- Phone: (267) 519-5350
- Email: [email protected]
Funding Priorities
- Music performance organisations
- Music presenting organisations
- Music education organisations (pre-collegiate level)
- Community music schools and after-school music programmes
- Youth instrumental and vocal programmes
- Capital projects for music facilities
- General operating support for music organisations
- Special projects including pilot programmes and first-time collaborations
What They Don't Fund
- Individual artists
- K-12 schools directly
- Organisations without music as primary focus
- Theatre, commercial music theatre, or dance productions
- Museums
- Regular annual maintenance projects
- General operating expenses through Capital Support grants
- Musical instruments or supplies through Capital Support grants
Application Process & Timeline
Applications submitted through Foundant grantmaking system. Three main programmes with different deadlines:
- Advancement of Music (general operating support): Application deadline typically November, decisions typically March
- Capital Support: Application deadline typically February, decisions typically May
- Special Projects: Application deadline typically September, decisions typically November
Organisations can apply to multiple programmes. Must be 501(c)(3) public charities, fiscally sponsored organisations/programmes, or supporting organisations.
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