THE CMA FOUNDATION
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The CMA Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing $1.9 million in grants to 130 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the CMA Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CMA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WORTHWHILE CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AND THE COUNTRY MUSIC COMMUNITY. THE CMA FOUNDATION PLACES SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SERVING THE NEED OF CMAS CORE CONSTITUENTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH INITIATIVES THAT PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF THE FORMAT, MUSIC EDUCATION, AND RESPOND TO CATASTROPHIC NEEDS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Music
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$4.5M
21%
THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION
$1.9M
9%
MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$24.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CMA FOUNDATION?
No. THE CMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CMA FOUNDATION give?
THE CMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, California, and Delaware. 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 CMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CMA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE CMA FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE CMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION, and MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CMA FOUNDATION?
THE CMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.