Arthur Judson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Arthur Judson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southampton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $96,800 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$96,800
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $67,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $96,800 | 20 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J William Widing III Co Kozloff Sto 2640 Westview Drive, Wyomissing, PA 19610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 670-2562, jwwiding@kozloffstoudt.com |
| What to submit | Letter format, grant request in detail including program objectives and measurement methods, IRS tax exemption letter, form 990, audited or accountant prepared financial statement, annual budget, program materials, website address. |
| Deadlines | Prior to september 30th for annual meeting and prior to march 31st for mid-year meeting. |
| Restrictions | Our foundation guidelines prefer large audience or mass media venues, professional musicians, instrumental or choral, and music education |
What Arthur Judson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $70,800 |
| Arizona | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Symphony Orchestra | Operational | $12,000 |
| Concordia Chamber Players | Operational | $6,500 |
| Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra | Operational | $6,000 |
| Montgomery County Chorale and Orchestra | Operational | $5,500 |
| Ars Nova Workshop | Operational | $5,000 |
| Bucks County Chorale Society | Operational | $5,000 |
| Carolyn Eynon Singers | Operational | $5,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music of Reading | Operational | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | Operational | $5,000 |
| Riverside Symphonia | Operational | $5,000 |
| The Amarillo Symphony | Operational | $5,000 |
| Play on Philly | Operational | $5,000 |
| Berks Opera Workshop | Operational | $4,000 |
| Lenape Chamber Ensemble | Operational | $4,000 |
| Philamusica Chorale | Operational | $3,800 |
| Berk's Arts | Operational | $3,000 |
| Jasper Chamber Concerts | Operational | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Symphonia Orchestra | Operational | $3,000 |
| Reading Pops Orchestra | Operational | $3,000 |
| Tri County Concerts | Operational | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Judson III
- Kenneth Plessner
- Bright Miller Judson
- J William Widing
- Jody Widing
- Eugene Schriver IV
- Amanda Widing
- Gates McNeil
- Henrietta Kobley
- Lauren Kobley
Questions people ask
Does Arthur Judson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to september 30th for annual meeting and prior to march 31st for mid-year meeting..
How much does Arthur Judson Foundation Inc give?
$96,800 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arthur Judson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur Judson III (Director), Kenneth Plessner (Director/Exec Dir), Bright Miller Judson (Director) and J William Widing (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur Judson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.