Pacific Harmony Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pacific Harmony Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $110,000 | 9 | $0 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Pacific Harmony Foundation 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 Pacific Harmony Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $82,500 |
| New York | 4 | $37,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crowden Music Center | General operating support. | $25,000 |
| Oakland East Bay Symphony | General operating and MUSE education program. | $20,000 |
| Musicambia | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support of the program. | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support. | $10,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Composers Orchestra | To support the Compose Yourself program. | $7,500 |
| Berkeley Symphony | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| New Music USA | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| Contemporaneous | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| Cazadero Music Camp | General program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Adams
- Deborah L O'Grady
- Ara Guzelimian
- James M Kendrick
- Melissa Panlasigui
- Claire Chase
- Matias Tarnopolsky
Questions people ask
Does Pacific Harmony Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pacific Harmony Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pacific Harmony Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Adams (President), Deborah L O'Grady (Vice President), Ara Guzelimian (Treasurer) and James M Kendrick (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Pacific Harmony Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.