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Crescendo for Music and the Arts is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, with a total of $360K in grants paid in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS
$1.7M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS?
No. CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS give?
CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS primarily gives to organizations located in 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 CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $370 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS make each year?
In 2025, CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $360 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS fund recently?
In 2025, CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS?
CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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