Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$33,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$406,007
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $33,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $33,000 | 17 | $386,860 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 21 | $406,007 |
How to apply
| Contact | Universal Music Group Inc 1755 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 865-2918 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | The scholarship program is administered by scholarship america |
What Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $16,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley College-Palmdale Campus | Scholarship - kevin hara | $4,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Scholarship - kenneth morris | $4,000 |
| Ithaca College | Scholarship - christopher m brown | $3,500 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Scholarship - ethan rome | $3,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | Scholarship - danielle salute | $3,000 |
| California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo | Scholarship - ryan salute | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Scholarship - belinda vela | $2,500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Scholarship - christian vela | $2,500 |
| Texas A&m University | Scholarship - jaxon draughon | $1,000 |
| College of William and Mary | Scholarship - helena pavlovcic | $1,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Scholarship - morgan ayres | $500 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Scholarship - caitlin cruz | $500 |
| Colorado College | Scholarship - harper frogge | $500 |
| Lipscomb University | Scholarship - grace geeslin | $500 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship - peyton gorham | $500 |
| Georgia State University | Scholarship - kayla hurd | $500 |
| California State Polytechnic University Humboldt | Scholarship - taylor kendig | $500 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Scholarship - srinandha murugesan | $500 |
| San Diego State University | Scholarship - oscar ortiz | $500 |
| University of Alabama | Scholarship - presley soto | $500 |
| California State University Northridge | Scholarship - steven venton | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Gallien
- Jeffrey S Harleston
- Notoya Brown
- Susan Mazo
- Matt Reichstein
- Anh Le
- Peter Rosenzweig
Questions people ask
Does Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The scholarship program is administered by scholarship america.
How much does Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jason Gallien (Officer and Director), Jeffrey S Harleston (Officer/Director Until 3/27/24), Notoya Brown (Director) and Susan Mazo (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Universal Music Group Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.