NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $175K in total grants paid to 3 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT SONGWRITERS THROUGH FUNDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES, AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC CREATORS.
Cause Areas
2
Music
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$150K
31%
MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC
Santa Monica, CA
$100K
21%
AMERICAN THEATRE WING INC
New York, NY
$57K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 8 grantees
- 26 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION?
No. NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION give?
NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NMPA SONGS 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 NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $175 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC, and AMERICAN THEATRE WING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION?
NMPA SONGS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.