Luley Music Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Luley Music Scholarship is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,108 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,660 and the largest $5,680. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,108
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,660
- Largest grant$5,680
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $42,250 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $46,108 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Luley Music Scholarship 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 Luley Music Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $35,965 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,643 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Waldman Youngstown State University | Scholarship | $5,680 |
| Naijai Glover Kent State University | Scholarship | $5,680 |
| Christian Darrin Cleveland State University | Scholarship | $5,285 |
| Matthew Marksberry Slippery Rock University of Penn | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Zosia Dupont Youngstown State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Darrin Case Western Reserve Univ | Scholarship | $4,660 |
| Brandon Calderwood Youngstown State University | Scholarship | $4,660 |
| Madelyn Moss Slippery Rock University | Scholarship | $2,643 |
| Joseph Bugos Kent State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Nicholas Kitchokoff Belmont University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Aiden Luman University of Akron | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Luley Music Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luley Music Scholarship give?
$46,108 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,660.
Who runs Luley Music Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Luley Music Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.