Les Paul Foundation
EIN 133911396Total Given 2016–2024
$3.7M
327 grants · $408K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
31%
supporter · 64/204 multi-year
repeat
$42.3M
Assets (2024)
204
Distinct Recipients
About
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATOR
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LES PAUL FOUNDATION
Phone
(212) 687-2929
Deadlines
JANUARY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
SEE WEBSITE FOR FORM
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $393K | $37.6M | $1.5M | 24 |
| 2017 | $435K | $39.9M | $1.9M | 23 |
| 2019 | $149K | $40.5M | $1.9M | 15 |
| 2020 | $518K | $41.3M | $785K | 29 |
| 2021 | $665K | $45.2M | $2.5M | 48 |
| 2022 | $566K | $38.4M | $1.4M | 72 |
| 2023 | $525K | $40.7M | $1.3M | 53 |
| 2024 | $418K | $42.3M | $2.6M | 63 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 327 grants on record
Minimum
$505
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Director
Leadership
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Director
Leadership
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Director
Leadership
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Dir
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Dir
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Dir
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Director
Leadership
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
MB
Michael K Braunstein
Executive Director
Leadership
JS
Jeff Salmon
Trustee
AP
Arlene Palmer
Trustee
Grants Awarded (327 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | $100,000 | STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | 2021 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $100,000 | FUNDING FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR TINNITUS | 2021 |
| Little Kids Rock | Verona, NJ | $100,000 | MUSIC EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS | 2021 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $100,000 | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Little Kids Rock | Verona, NJ | $88,750 | MUSIC EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS | 2020 |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 | STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | 2022 |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 | STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | 2023 |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 | STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | 2024 |
| Discovery World Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 | LES PAUL'S HOUSE OF SOUND | 2016 |
| Bonnaroo Works Fund for Notes for Notes | Nashville, TN | $75,000 | NOTES FOR NOTES PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | $50,000 | STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | 2020 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $50,000 | FUNDING FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR TINNITUS | 2020 |
| Little Kids Rock | Verona, NJ | $50,000 | MUSIC EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS | 2022 |
| Waukesha County Historical Society&Museum | Waukesha, WI | $50,000 | LES PAUL EXHIBIT | 2023 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $50,000 | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Little Kids Rock | Cedar Grove, NJ | $50,000 | LAUNCH OF MODERN BAND PROGRAMS | 2016 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| Bonnaroo Works Fund for Notes for Notes | Nashville, TN | $50,000 | NOTES FOR NOTES PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Little Kids Rock | Cedar Grove, NJ | $50,000 | LAUNCH OF MODERN BAND PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Les Paul Middle School | Waukeshaw, WI | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Waukesha County Historical Society | Waukesha, WI | $45,000 | LES PAUL EXHIBIT | 2020 |
| Waukesha County Historical Society&Museum | Waukesha, WI | $45,000 | LES PAUL EXHIBIT | 2022 |
| Waukesha County Historical Society | Waukesha, WI | $40,000 | LES PAUL EXHIBIT | 2019 |
| Notes for Notes Inc | Nashville, TN | $35,000 | FUND RECORDING STUDIOS IN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS | 2021 |