The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit
EIN 461015108 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$25.1M
287 grants · $2.8M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $15K–$100K
grant size
49%
supporter · 74/150 multi-year
repeat
$80.6M
Assets (2024)
150
Distinct Recipients
About
THIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION WAS FORMED UNDER DELAWARE LAW, BUT DOES NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS IN DELAWARE. DELAWARE DOES NOT REQUIRE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FORMED UNDER DELAWARE LAW TO REGISTER WITH ITS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OR FILE ANNUAL SEPARATE FINANCIAL REPORTS TO THE STATE. THIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION IS ALSO REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA AND FURNISHES A COPY OF FORM 990-PF TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
KATIE MACKENZIE
Phone
(310) 274-5854
Deadlines
DEADLINES VARY; UPDATED INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.MUSICMANFOUNDATION.ORG
How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED ON WEBSITE WWW.MUSICMANFOUNDATION.ORG AND SUBMISSIONS MUST BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GRANTS PORTAL.
Restrictions
N/A
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.5M | $65.2M | $4.0M | 18 |
| 2017 | $2.1M | $71.1M | $3.2M | 27 |
| 2018 | $3.0M | $68.6M | $4.0M | 27 |
| 2019 | N/A | $76.7M | $3.9M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.9M | $82.7M | $8.7M | 62 |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $87.9M | $4.5M | 46 |
| 2022 | $2.9M | $72.0M | $12.7M | 26 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $91.1M | $7.9M | 40 |
| 2024 | $4.2M | $80.6M | $7.0M | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 287 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$50K
Average
$88K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (287 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | LOS Angeles, CA | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2016 |
| California Community Foundation | LOS Angeles, CA | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | $850,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | $700,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Education Through Music Inc | New York, NY | $600,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | $600,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Education Through Music Inc | New York, NY | $550,000 | MUSIC EDUCATION RELIEF GRANT | 2021 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | $450,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Education Through Music LOS Angeles Inc | Burbank, CA | $400,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Education Through Music - LOS Angeles | Burbank, CA | $400,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Education Through Music - LOS Angeles | Burbank, CA | $365,000 | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Education Through Music-Los Angeles Inc | Burbank, CA | $350,000 | MUSIC EDUCATION RELIEF GRANT | 2021 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Education Through Music-Los Angeles Inc | Burbank, CA | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Washington, DC | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Washington, DC | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | $300,000 | NEUROARTS BLUEPRINT INITIATIVE | 2024 |
| Heart of LOS Angeles Youth Inc | LOS Angeles, CA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education | Highland, UT | $250,000 | ARTS EDUCATION DATA PROJECT | 2022 |
| State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education | New York, NY | $250,000 | ARTS EDUCATION DATA PROJECT | 2020 |
| State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education | Cottonwood Heights, UT | $250,000 | ARTS EDUCATION DATA PROJECT | 2021 |
| Etm-La Inc | Burbank, CA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Heart of LOS Angeles | LOS Angeles, CA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
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