Muse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Muse Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $41,535 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$41,535
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$890,822
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,150 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $35,150 | 28 | $772,383 |
| 2024 | $41,535 | 31 | $890,822 |
How to apply
Muse Foundation 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 Muse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $30,250 |
| California | 3 | $8,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $150 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Delaware | 1 | $35 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Ear Foundation Eye & Ear Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Amoca Amoca | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Viewpoint School Viewpoint School | Education | $3,000 |
| Just 1 Mike Foundation Just 1 Mike Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh Opera | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh Wqed Pittsburgh | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian Church Shady Side Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense Club Camille Maclair Duquense Club | Education | $1,000 |
| Loyalhanna Association Loyalhanna Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pa Planned Parenthood of Western Pa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Caron Treatment Centers Caron Treatment Centers | Charitable | $500 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation for Childr Colin Glassco Foundation for Children | Charitable | $500 |
| Fort Ligonier Fort Ligonier | Charitable | $500 |
| Propel Schools Propel Schools | Education | $500 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholars Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholarship | Education | $500 |
| Shady Side Academy Shady Side Academy | Education | $500 |
| The Ellis Fund the Ellis Fund | Education | $500 |
| Univ of Southern California Univ of Southern California | Education | $200 |
| Greater PGH Community Food Bank Greater PGH Community Food Bank | Charitable | $150 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | Charitable | $150 |
| Miss Porter's School Miss Porter's School | Education | $150 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Light of Life Rescue Mission | Charitable | $125 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center the Frick Art & Historical Center | Charitable | $125 |
| Georgetown University Georgetown University | Education | $100 |
| New York University New York University | Education | $100 |
| Princeton University Princeton University | Education | $100 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund the Lawrenceville Fund | Education | $100 |
| Police & Trooper Support Police & Trooper Support | Charitable | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- James Muse
- Alexandra Ehrlich
Questions people ask
Does Muse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muse Foundation give?
$41,535 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Muse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Muse (Trustee) and Alexandra Ehrlich (Trustee).
What does Muse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.