Les Paul Foundation
Accepts applications
Les Paul Foundation is a private foundation in Syosset, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $418,042 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$418,042
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$42.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $525,320 the year before.
65% 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 | $525,320 | 53 | $40.7 million |
| 2024 | $418,042 | 63 | $42.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Braunstein 485 Underhill Blvd Suite 108, Syosset, NY 11791 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 687-2929, info@lespaulfoundation.org |
| What to submit | See website for form |
| Deadlines | January 15 and september 15 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3), school districts, music related education, hearing research |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Les Paul Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $104,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $85,000 |
| New York | 9 | $74,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $28,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $27,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $17,100 |
| California | 6 | $12,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $7,300 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $7,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery World | Stem programs and exhibits | $75,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Notes for Notes Inc | Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs | $35,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Music programs | $30,000 |
| Musicians on Call | Virtual bedside performance program | $25,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Music education | $24,900 |
| Rowan University Foundation | Music programs | $20,000 |
| Mahwah Museum Society Inc | Les paul exhibit | $8,000 |
| Country Music Foundation | Supporting funds for music programs | $7,500 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | Music programs | $7,500 |
| Rock & Soul Forever Foundation | Music programs | $7,500 |
| Dynamo Studios | Music programs | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Music programs | $5,000 |
| Liveconnectionsorg | Funding for world cafe live venue | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation | Music programs | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences of Oregon Inc | Music education | $5,000 |
| Keep Music Alive | Music education | $4,200 |
| Building for the Arts Ny Inc | Hybrid learning platform | $3,000 |
| National Blues Museum | Les paul exhibit | $3,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Build lp pro tools learning lab | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Vista | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Center of Creative Arts | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Higher Octave Healing Inc | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Horizons Atlanta Inc | Mentorship program | $2,500 |
| Louisville Academy of Music Inc | Music education | $2,500 |
| Midori Foudnation | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Music on the Inside | Music programs | $2,500 |
| One City Vandercook College of Music | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Orion Communitites Inc | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Philharmonicorchestra of Indianapolis | Music programs | $2,500 |
| Society of the Third Street Music School | Music programs | $2,500 |
| The Clubhouse Network | Funging for equipment in roxbury music studio | $2,500 |
| Vertus Charter School | Music education | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Independent Learning College | Supporting funds for music programs | $2,500 |
| Youth Orchestra Assn of Greater Columbus | Music programs | $2,500 |
| York County Library System | Music programs | $2,400 |
| Arizona State University Foudnation | Music programs | $2,242 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie County | Funds for equipment for music production studio | $2,000 |
| Clarke University | Music programs | $2,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Supporting funds for music programs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael K Braunstein
- Jeff Salmon
- Arlene Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Les Paul Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 and september 15.
How much does Les Paul Foundation give?
$418,042 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Les Paul Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael K Braunstein (Executive Director), Jeff Salmon (Trustee) and Arlene Palmer (Trustee).
What does Les Paul Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.