The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Accepts applications
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $521,428 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $74,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$521,428
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$74,500
- Assets$47.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $434,300 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $339,250 | 90 | $37.7 million |
| 2024 | $434,300 | 82 | $42.0 million |
| 2025 | $521,428 | 93 | $47.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brady Sansone Director of Programs 7 East 20th St, New York, NY 10003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 505-5240, bsansone@kwf.org |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted online via www.kwf.org all proposals must include: - a completed application form. - a detailed description of the project. - organizations should provide a mission statement and summary of activities and past achievements. Individual applicants should submit an up-to-date biography or curriculum vitae. - proof of not-for-profit standing. - an itemized budget showing entire project expenses, income, and projected sources of funding. Applicants must notify the foundation if other grants are awarded. |
| Deadlines | Various, see specific deadlines online |
| Restrictions | Please refer to www.kwf.org for complete details regarding the grant application process. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $317,903 in 44 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $66,750 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $29,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $19,500 |
| Illinois | 8 | $14,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $14,125 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $8,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera North 2 | 2025 collaborative initiative - audio and video capture costs of love life | $74,500 |
| Opera North 2 | 2025 professional performance and broadcast grant: love life | $50,000 |
| New York City Center | 2025 collaborative initiative - love life audio capture costs | $27,500 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $25,000 |
| True Concord Voices & Orchestra | 2025 professional performance and broadcast grant: airborne symphony suite | $25,000 |
| Opera North 2 | 2025 collaborative initiative - post-capture costs of love life cd | $22,450 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $20,000 |
| Ensemble Modern | Sds recording collaborative inititative | $15,953 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma City University | 2025 midyear university performance grant: street scene | $15,000 |
| University of British Columbia | University performance grant - street scene | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota (4) | 2025 midyear university performance grant: street scene, symphonic nocturne from lady in the dark | $14,500 |
| University of Oklahoma | 2025 university performance grant: rise and fall of the city of mahagonny | $14,500 |
| Detroit Opera | Professional performance grant: down in the valley | $14,125 |
| Manhattan School of Music (2) | 2025 university performance grant - the threepenny opera | $12,500 |
| Opera Zuid | 2025 midyear professional performance grant: die dreigroschenoper | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of the Music Makers | 2025 amateur performance grant: symphonic nocturne from lady in the dark | $10,000 |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Professional performance grant - four walt whitman songs | $10,000 |
| Meredith College | 2025 midyear university performance grant: lady in the dark | $7,000 |
| Mastervoices | Kurt weill/lotte lenya artist | $6,500 |
| Lotte Lehmann Akademie Perleberg | 2025 university performance grant - street scene | $6,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $6,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $6,000 |
| Individual | Kurt weill prize | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | 2025 university performance grant: der jasager | $5,000 |
| Sydney Conservatorium of Music | Professional performance grant | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota (4) | Kurt weill mentor honorarium and travel: jim holmes, street scene, symphonic nocturne | $5,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $2,950 |
| Individual | Kurt weill prize | $2,000 |
| Individual | Kurt weill prize | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition travel stipend | $1,500 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition travel stipend | $1,500 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition travel stipend | $1,500 |
| Individual | 2025 lenya competition prize | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Kowalke
- Theodore S Chapin
- Philip Getter
- Penelope Boehm
- Naomi Andre
- Andre Bishop
- Victoria Clark
- Susan Feder
- Corey Field
- James Holmes
- Welz Kauffman
- Tazewell Thompson
- Jeanine Tesori
- Pamela Zilly
- Daniel Egan
Questions people ask
Does The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various, see specific deadlines online.
How much does The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music give?
$521,428 in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim Kowalke (President), Theodore S Chapin (Board Chair), Philip Getter (Sr. Vice Chair) and Penelope Boehm (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and education.