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The Shearer-Owen Music Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking primarily in Louisiana, New York, and California, having distributed a total of $110K across seven grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting service.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAESTRA MUSIC INC
$85K
21%
Jazz Foundation of America Inc
$75K
19%
INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS
$60K
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION?
No. SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION give?
SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, New York, and California. 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 SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $110 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include MAESTRA MUSIC INC, Jazz Foundation of America Inc, and INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION?
SHEARER-OWEN MUSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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