READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION
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The Reading Musical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the realm of music education and the arts. With a total of $265.7K in grants paid to 15 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE AND ADVOCATE FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION IN BERKS COUNTY.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Music
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
$1.3M
50%
OLIVET BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY PA
$310K
12%
READING CHORAL SOCIETY
$214.3K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION?
No. READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION give?
READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $266 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION, OLIVET BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY PA, and READING CHORAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION?
READING MUSICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.