Colburn Music Fund
Preselected recipients only
Colburn Music Fund is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.4 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4.2 million and the largest $8.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.4 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$4.2 million
- Largest grant$8.4 million
- Assets$188 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.2 million | 2 | $163 million |
| 2023 | $8.1 million | 2 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 2 | $188 million |
How to apply
Colburn Music Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Colburn Music Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $8.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colburn School | Classical musiceducation support | $8.4 million |
| Pass-Through Contributions From K-1 | Partnership charitable contributions | $378 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol C Grigor
- Layne Pinkernell
- Richard Colburn
- David D Colburn
- Catherine Hogel
Questions people ask
Does Colburn Music Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colburn Music Fund give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4.2 million.
Who runs Colburn Music Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol C Grigor (Chairman), Layne Pinkernell (Secretary/Treas), Richard Colburn (Director) and David D Colburn (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Colburn Music Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.