Music Matters Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Music Matters Fund Inc is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $797,000 the year before.
90% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $797,000 | 60 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 59 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cat Henry 441 West 53rd Street, 5th FL, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 607-6100, info@livemusicsociety.org |
| What to submit | Music matters fund inc. Expects that the majority of its disbursements will be through grants. The established grant procedures include the following steps: 1. Announcement of the grants. Working in conjunction with musicians, industry professionals, and industry organizations such as the national independent venue association, music matters fund, inc. Announces the grant application timeframe, process, and online application portal. 2. Application submission. Through the online application portal, venues answer various eligibility questions, submit their applications, and required documents (including three years' worth of financial statements, income tax returns, analyses of revenue by category and expenses by category). Applicants must also detail the grant amount requested (expected to be between 10,000 and 50,000) and the expected use of the funds. 3. Initial review. At the close of the application period, various applications are eliminated to the extent they do not meet the requ |
| Deadlines | Music matters fund, inc. Announces the grant application timeframe, process, and online application |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Music Matters Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $181,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $66,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $62,500 |
| Ohio | 3 | $58,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $58,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $58,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $57,500 |
| New York | 4 | $57,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parlor Room | Project support | $50,000 |
| Roots Music Project Foundation | Project support | $45,000 |
| Blue Jay Listening Room | Project support | $40,000 |
| Drkmttr Collective LLC | Project support | $40,000 |
| Lost Church | Project support | $40,000 |
| Royal Room | Project support | $40,000 |
| Chris's Jazz Cafe | Project support | $35,000 |
| Grand Vision Foundation | Project support | $35,000 |
| La Pena Cultural Center | Project support | $35,000 |
| Maple Leaf Bar | Project support | $35,000 |
| One Longfellow Square Inc | Project support | $35,000 |
| Bossa Bistro | Project support | $30,000 |
| Devil's Backbone Tavern | Project support | $30,000 |
| Jalopy Theatre | Project support | $30,000 |
| KS Klub LLC | Project support | $30,000 |
| WSLR Inc | Project support | $30,000 |
| Acorn Center for Performing Arts | Project support | $22,000 |
| Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge | Project support | $20,000 |
| 118 North | Project support | $18,500 |
| Motr Pub | Project support | $18,000 |
| Spot on Kirk | Project support | $15,300 |
| Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club | Project support | $13,000 |
| Chocolate Church Arts Center | Project support | $12,500 |
| Cole's Bar | Project support | $12,500 |
| 3420 Blues Club Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| El Rio Your Drive | Project support | $10,000 |
| Groundworks Tucson | Project support | $10,000 |
| Holland Project | Project support | $10,000 |
| Jilly's Music Room | Project support | $10,000 |
| Milk Truck Productions LLC | Project support | $10,000 |
| St Claude LLC | Project support | $10,000 |
| Xray Arcade LLC | Project support | $10,000 |
| Snug Harbor LLC | Project support | $9,600 |
| Ojai Arts Exchange | Project support | $9,500 |
| East Room LLC | Project support | $9,000 |
| Eddie Owen Presents | Project support | $9,000 |
| Fremont Abbey Arts Center | Project support | $9,000 |
| Issue Project Room | Project support | $9,000 |
| Jazz Gallery | Project support | $9,000 |
| Kuumbwa Jazz | Project support | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Wilkins
- Stephen Webber
- Cat Henry
- Gavin Berger
Questions people ask
Does Music Matters Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Music matters fund, inc. Announces the grant application timeframe, process, and online application.
How much does Music Matters Fund Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Music Matters Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Wilkins (Treasurer), Stephen Webber (Secretary), Cat Henry (Exec Directr) and Gavin Berger (President).
What does Music Matters Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.