THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION)
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The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit, also known as The Music Man Foundation, is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and Delaware. With a total of $4.2 million in grants paid to 97 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Music
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$4.4M
15%

EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC INC
$4.2M
15%

ETM-LA INC
$1.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION)?
No. THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) give?
THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) make each year?
In 2024, THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) fund recently?
In 2024, THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC INC, and ETM-LA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION)?
THE MEREDITH AND ROSEMARY WILLSON CHARIT (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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