Colburn Foundation
Accepts applications
Colburn Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $21.9 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $4.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$21.9 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$4.4 million
- Assets$204 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.9 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.9 million | 92 | $194 million |
| 2024 | $21.9 million | 102 | $204 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Rinn 11693 San Vicentre Blvd PMB 159, Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 399-4427, crinn@colburnfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Please note: we strongly urge all grant seekers to contact us at (818)399-4427 before submitting a letter of intent or an application. After a conversation, we may encourage you to submit a letter of intent. If we are familiar with your organization or program, we will want to meet with you and/or observe your program before encouraging you to take further steps. Most of our grants are in the form of general operating support. We have an online application process we will walk you through when you are ready to submit an application. The application requires the following: mission and history of your organization, proof of 501(c)(3) status, most recent two audited financial statements (or form 990'S if you are not auditied). If the latter are more than a year old, please also submit internal financial statements for your most recent completed fiscal year and a current budget if you are applying for funding for a future year's activity. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally awarded to organizations in the southern caifornia area. The purpose of the grant must be for furthering the study, teaching, and performance of classical music and dance. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Colburn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 95 | $9.1 million |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colburn School | Support of the classical arts | $4.4 million |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Support of the classical arts | $982,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn | Support of the classical arts | $772,500 |
| LA Chamber Orchestra Society | Support of the classical arts | $321,000 |
| Musica Angelica | Support of the classical arts | $274,500 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Support of the classical arts | $258,000 |
| USC Thornton School of Music | Support of the classical arts | $155,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Support of the classical arts | $115,000 |
| Kusc | Support of the classical arts | $107,500 |
| Long Beach Camerata Singers | Support of the classical arts | $100,000 |
| Cal State University-Northridge | Support of the classical arts | $92,500 |
| Neighborhood Music School Associati | Support of the classical arts | $63,000 |
| Idyllwild Arts Foundation | Support of the classical arts | $60,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Support of the classical arts | $55,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Support of the classical arts | $55,000 |
| Marlboro School of Music | Support of the classical arts | $50,000 |
| Musica Transaplina | Support of the classical arts | $46,500 |
| Music Academy of the West | Support of the classical arts | $45,000 |
| The Music Guild | Support of the classical arts | $42,500 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Support of the classical arts | $40,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange Coun | Support of the classical arts | $40,000 |
| Renaissance Arts Academy | Support of the classical arts | $40,000 |
| Pacific Opera Project | Support of the classical arts | $35,000 |
| The Performing Arts Center of LA CO | Support of the classical arts | $32,500 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Support of the classical arts | $30,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Support of the classical arts | $30,000 |
| Tessarae Baroque | Support of the classical arts | $27,000 |
| Wallis Annenburg Center for the Per | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Da Camera Society | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Delirium Musicum | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Jouyassance | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Children's Chorus | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Long Beach Opera | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Long Beach Symphony Association | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| The New School | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| New West Symphony Association | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Music and Art School | Support of the classical arts | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Department of AR | Support of the classical arts | $24,000 |
| Pacific Chorale | Support of the classical arts | $23,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol C Grigor
- Allison Sampson
- Layne Pinkernell
- Richard W Colburn
- David D Colburn
- Robert S Attiyeh
- Gail Eden Eichenthal
- John P Nuckols
- Catherine Hogel
Questions people ask
Does Colburn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Colburn Foundation give?
$21.9 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Colburn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol C Grigor (Chairman), Allison Sampson (Executive Dir.), Layne Pinkernell (Secretary/Treas) and Richard W Colburn (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Colburn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.