National Piano Foundation
Accepts applications
National Piano Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,500 in 0 grants. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2,500
- Number of grants0
- Typical grantnot stated
- Largest grantnot stated
- Assets$2,598
Giving in 2024 was down from $5,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 0 | $3,471 |
| 2024 | $2,500 | 0 | $2,598 |
How to apply
| Contact | National Piano Foundation 14070 Proton Rd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 233-9107, richard@madcrouch.com |
| What to submit | To be considered for a scholarship, applicants (recipients of past scholarships are not eligible):Must be age 21 or older and have a minimum of two years piano teaching experience (group teaching experience required)Must be a member of MTNA (a portion of the scholarship may be directed toward MTNA dues)Scholarship applicants must submit:1.a short application form 2.a resume of your education and teaching experience (private and group)3.a 500-750 word essay demonstrating your understanding of RMM group teaching, its philosophy, why you want to pursue RMM teacher training, and how you plan to implement an RMM group piano program in your local community please list the site(s) that have indicated a commitment to having an RMM program, including the name of the director. For example, if you plan to teach in a retail store, provide the name and telephone of the store and the manager.4.a recent digital photo |
| Deadlines | January |
| Restrictions | Scholarship awardees must sign an agreement stating they will adhere to the following requirements of receiving the scholarship:Must demonstrate a commitment to developing an RMM group piano program in their independent studio and/or their community (in partnership with a local piano retailer, music school, senior center, or other appropriate venues.)Submit quarterly updates about their group piano program in June, September, December and a final report March 31. (Reporting will include teaching materials, number and age of students, appraisals of student progress, event programs, examples of promotional materials, studio policies, and more.)Work in partnership with NPF to collect video testimonials from RMM teachers and their students, including students ages and progress, curricula information and instrument sales and/or rentals resulting from their RMM classes.Scholarship awardees who do not adhere to the above requirements will be required to refund one-half of the grant money. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Officers and trustees
- Brian Chung
- Tom Lagomarsino
- Dan Rodowicz
Questions people ask
Does National Piano Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January.
How much does National Piano Foundation give?
$2,500 in tax year 2024, across 0 grants.
Who runs National Piano Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Chung (First VP), Tom Lagomarsino (President) and Dan Rodowicz (Treasurer).