THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)
AI Summary
The Elma Music Foundation (US) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting music-related initiatives, having distributed a total of $3.1 million in grants to 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$2M
8%
Jazz Foundation of America Inc
$1.4M
6%

The Miami Foundation
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)?
No. THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) give?
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Florida. 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 THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) make each year?
In 2024, THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) fund recently?
In 2024, THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Jazz Foundation of America Inc, and The Miami Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)?
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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