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Colburn Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 95-4693145 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$9.2M
Grants reported
102
Median grant
$15K
Future commitments
$22.7M

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
2024102$9.2M

Where Colburn Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$4.4M
Los Angeles Opera CompanyLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$982.5K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssnLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$772.5K
LA Chamber Orchestra SocietyLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$321K
Musica AngelicaLong Beach, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$274.5K
Los Angeles Master ChoraleLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$258K
USC Thornton School of MusicLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$155K
UCLA FoundationLOS ANGELES, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$115K
KUSCLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$107.5K
Long Beach Camerata SingersLong Beach, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$100K
Cal State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$92.5K
Neighborhood Music School AssociatiLOS ANGELES, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$63K
Idyllwild Arts FoundationIdyllwild, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$60K
St James Episcopal ChurchLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$55K
Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$55K
Marlboro School of MusicPhiladelphia, PASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$50K
Musica TransaplinaCOSTA MESA, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$46.5K
Music Academy of the WestSANTA BARBARA, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$45K
The Music GuildLOS ANGELES, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$42.5K
Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$40K
Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$40K
Philharmonic Society of Orange CounIrvine, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$40K
Pacific Opera ProjectDuarte, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$35K
The Performing Arts Center of LA COLOS ANGELES, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$32.5K
Heart of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES, CASUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS2024$30K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
CAROL RINN
Address
11693 SAN VICENTRE BLVD PMB 159 LOS ANGELES, CA, 90049
Phone
8183994427
Email
CRINN@COLBURNFOUNDATION.ORG
Deadlines
NONE
Application 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.
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.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Colburn Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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