Shearer-Owen Music Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shearer-Owen Music Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $100,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $100,000 | 2 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 3 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Shearer-Owen Music 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 Shearer-Owen Music Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innocence Project New Orleans | General support | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District Coldwater Canyon Elementary School | Funding of two music teachers | $40,000 |
| Maestra Music Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Power
- Anna Derparseghian
- Harry Shearer
- Judith Owen
Questions people ask
Does Shearer-Owen Music Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shearer-Owen Music Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Shearer-Owen Music Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Power (Director, President, and Treasurer), Anna Derparseghian (Director, Secretary), Harry Shearer (Director) and Judith Owen (Director).
What does Shearer-Owen Music Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.