THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$14.9M
97 grants · $1.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$100K
typical big bets · $92K–$181K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 29/48 multi-year
repeat
$6.4M
Assets · 2021
48
Distinct recipients
About
THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR DID NOT REQUIRE IT TO FILE IN ANY STATE.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
2126971000
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $25K | $78K | $100K | 1 |
| 2020 | $4.1M | $4.6M | $3.0M | 25 |
| 2021 | $3.1M | $6.4M | $5.0M | 23 |
| 2022 | $4.4M | $3.1M | $1.0M | 23 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $3.8M | $4.1M | 25 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 97 grants on record
Minimum
$25K
25th Pctl
$92K
Median
$100K
Average
$154K
75th Pctl
$181K
Maximum
$722K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MCPARTLAND | DIRECTOR, CEO & TREASURER | — |
| TARIK WARD | DIRECTOR | — |
| CLIVE CALDER | DIRECTOR | — |
| MERON MAKONNEN | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — |
| PAUL KATZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBYN CALDER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | — |
| LIZ HEALY | CFO/TREASURER | — |
| JOSEPH DECAMPO | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (97 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | NEW YORK, NY | $722,500 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. | 2022 |
| MUSICARES FOUNDATION INC | SANTA MONICA, CA | $500,000 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE MUSICCARES FOUNDATION, INC.'S COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MUSICIANS... | 2020 |
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | NEW YORK, NY | $456,973 | PROJECT SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SIX SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE... | 2021 |
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | NEW YORK, NY | $448,865 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. | 2023 |
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $444,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT TO A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SUB-GRANTING AND THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL ART... | 2022 |
| JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $400,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (JITS), WHICH EXTENDS THE CAREERS OF AGING ARTISTS AND... | 2020 |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | $350,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI MUSIC ALLIANCE (MMA), A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF SIX ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE 5100... | 2020 |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC | MIAMI, FL | $300,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI MUSIC ALLIANCE (MMA), A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF SIX ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE 5100... | 2023 |
| ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $283,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM PROVIDING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM THE NINTH WARD OF... | 2022 |
| JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $275,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (JITS), WHICH EXTENDS THE CAREERS OF AGING ARTISTS AND... | 2022 |
| VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION - NEW ORLEANS | NEW YORK, NY | $275,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CITY WIDE MUSIC EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS SCHOOLS. | 2020 |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC | MIAMI, FL | $250,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI MUSIC ALLIANCE (MMA), A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF SIX ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE 5100... | 2022 |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | $250,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI MUSIC ALLIANCE (MMA), A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF SIX ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE 5100... | 2021 |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $225,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CITY WIDE MUSIC EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS SCHOOLS. | 2022 |
| THE NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $220,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN RE-GRANTING TO AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING OF FIVE WOMEN-LED... | 2023 |
| NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $220,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN RE-GRANTING TO AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING OF FIVE WOMEN-LED... | 2022 |
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $215,681 | PROJECT SUPPORT TO A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SUB-GRANTING AND THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL ART... | 2020 |
| MEMPHIS EQUITY THROUGH ARTS (META) INCORPORATED | MEMPHIS, TN | $210,330 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR SUB-GRANTS AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO THREE-TO-FOUR COMMUNITY BASED, MUSIC ORIENTED YOUTH... | 2021 |
| THE CARNEGIE HALL CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT PAIRING LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE NEW PARENTS WITH TEACHING ARTISTS TO WRITE AND SING LULLABIES TO... | 2020 |
| THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES YOUTH... | 2021 |
| RENAISSANCE YOUTH CENTER | BRONX, NY | $200,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAMMING OF A COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN BRONX, NEW YORK AND... | 2022 |
| ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM PROVIDING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM THE NINTH WARD OF... | 2023 |
| THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES YOUTH... | 2020 |
| SPY HOP PRODUCTIONS INC | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS MUSIC/ARTS PROGRAMMING AS A COMPONENT OF COMPLEMENTARY YOUTH... | 2022 |
| MEMPHIS EQUITY THROUGH ARTS (META) INCORPORATED | MEMPHIS, TN | $180,890 | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR SUB-GRANTS AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO THREE-TO-FOUR COMMUNITY BASED, MUSIC ORIENTED YOUTH... | 2020 |