EL SISTEMA USA

AI Summary
EL SISTEMA USA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the realm of music education and community development. With a total of $165K in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2020, the organization operates on a relationship-based model, extending invitations for funding rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with EL SISTEMA USA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
EL SISTEMA USA WORKS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION THAT CELEBRATES THEIR VOICE AND POTENTIAL, BY SUPPORTING A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS & EDUCATORS.
Cause Areas
2
Music
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
$90K
12%

Capital Harmony Works Inc
Trenton, NJ
$67.5K
9%

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER
Kansas City, MO
$67.5K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EL SISTEMA USA?
No. EL SISTEMA USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EL SISTEMA USA give?
EL SISTEMA USA primarily gives to organizations located in New York, North Carolina, and New Jersey. 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 EL SISTEMA USA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EL SISTEMA USA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EL SISTEMA USA make each year?
In 2020, EL SISTEMA USA awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EL SISTEMA USA fund recently?
In 2024, EL SISTEMA USA awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC, Capital Harmony Works Inc, and NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EL SISTEMA USA?
EL SISTEMA USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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