National Piano Foundation

EIN 366129524

Arlington, TX 76011 |(972) 233-9107

https://www.pianonet.com
Total Given 2018–2023
$33K
6 grants · $6K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$7K
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$3K
Assets (2024)
6
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person NATIONAL PIANO FOUNDATION
Phone (972) 233-9107
Deadlines JANUARY
How to Apply 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
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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 N/A $5K $10K N/A
2018 $8K $4K $19K 1
2019 $14K $3K $17K 2
2020 $1K $18K $20K 1
2022 $5K $9K $12K 1
2023 $5K $4K $6K 1
2024 N/A $3K $7K N/A

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 6 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$13K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

BC
Brian Chung 7+ yrs
First Vice President Leadership
TL
Tom Lagomarsino 7+ yrs
President Leadership
DR
Dan Rodowicz 5 yrs
Treasurer Leadership

Grants Awarded (6 total)

Purpose
19 Piano Teachers Dallas, TX $12,516 National Piano Foundation is offering a limited number of $250 scholarships to MTNA piano teachers who are... 2019
32 Piano Teachers Dallas, TX $8,125 National Piano Foundation is offering a limited number of $250 scholarships to MTNA piano teachers who are... 2018
11 Piano Teachers Dallas, TX $5,150 The NPF offers a limited number of $350 scholarships to MTNA Piano teachers who are interested in learning more... 2023
12 Piano Teachers Dallas, TX $4,905 The NPF offers a limited number of $350 scholarships to MTNA Piano teachers who are interested in learning more... 2022
4 Piano Teachers Dallas, TX $1,308 National Piano Foundation is offering a limited number of $250 scholarships to MTNA piano teachers who are... 2020
National Assoc for Music Education Reston, VA $1,000 SPONSORSHIP 2019