Colburn Foundation
EIN 954693145 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$97.8M
459 grants · $10.9M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$38K
grant size
52%
supporter · 102/197 multi-year
repeat
$204.4M
Assets (2024)
197
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FELIX RACELIS
Phone
(323) 464-4640
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE STRONGLY URGE ALL GRANT SEEKERS TO CONTACT US AT 323-464-4640 BEFORE SUBMITTING A LETTER OF INTENT OR AN APPLICATION. AFTER A CONVERSATION, WE MAY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT. IF WE ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM, WE WILL LIKELY WANT TO MEET WITH YOU AND/ OR OBSERVE YOUR PROGRAM BEFORE ENCOURAGING YOU TO TAKE FURTHER STEPS. MOST OF OUR GRANTS ARE IN THE FORM OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. WE HAVE AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS AND WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THAT IF AND WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: -MISSION AND HISTORY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION -A COPY OF PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS -MOST RECENT TWO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (OR 990'S IN THE CASE THAT YOU ARE NOT AUDITED); IF THIS INFORMATION IS MORE THAN A YEAR OLD, PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT AN INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YOUR MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR -CURRENT YEAR BUDGET; IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR FUNDING FOR A FUTURE YEAR'S ACTIVI
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE GENERALLY AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT MUST BE FOR FURTHERING THE STUDY, TEACHING, AND PERFORMANCE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $34.6M | $149.9M | $7.5M | 102 |
| 2022 | $9.3M | $181.6M | $-1.6M | 92 |
| 2023 | $22.0M | $194.3M | $14.5M | 123 |
| 2024 | $31.9M | $204.4M | $19.4M | 142 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 459 grants on record
Minimum
$5
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$213K
75th Pctl
$38K
Maximum
$23.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CG
Carol C. Grigor
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
LP
Layne Pinkernell
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
CH
Catherine Hogel
3 yrs
Director
JN
John P. Nuckols
2 yrs
Director
GE
GAIL Eden Eichenthal
2 yrs
Director
RA
Robert S. Attiyeh
2 yrs
Director
DC
David D. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
RC
Richard W. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
AS
Allison Sampson
4+ yrs
Executive DIR
CG
Carol C. Grigor
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
LP
Layne Pinkernell
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
RC
Richard W. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
DC
David D. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
RA
Robert S. Attiyeh
2 yrs
Director
GE
GAIL Eden Eichenthal
2 yrs
Director
JN
John P. Nuckols
2 yrs
Director
CH
Catherine Hogel
3 yrs
Director
AS
Allison Sampson
4+ yrs
Executive DIR
CG
Carol C. Grigor
3 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
AS
Allison Sampson
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
LP
Layne Pinkernell
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
CH
Catherine Hogel
3 yrs
Director
RC
Richard Colburn
Director
DC
David D. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
RA
Robert Attiyeh
2 yrs
Director
GE
GAIL Eichenthal
2 yrs
Director
JK
John Knuchols
Director
CG
Carol Colburn Grigor
Chairman & President
Leadership
LP
Layne Pinkernell
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Secretary
Leadership
E2
Edmund Edelman THRU SEPT 12 2016
Director
AS
Allison Sampson
4+ yrs
Director
JK
John Knuckols
Director
DC
David Colburn
Director
RC
Richard W. Colburn
3 yrs
Director
RA
Robert Attiyeh
2 yrs
Director
GE
GAIL Eichenthal
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (459 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colburn School | LOS Angeles, CA | $23,000,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $20,260,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $10,305,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $4,390,473 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $4,381,997 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| The Colburn School | LOS Angeles, CA | $4,030,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $3,394,500 | Classical Arts | 2016 |
| LOS Angeles Philharmonic Association | LOS Angeles, CA | $1,750,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $1,300,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| LOS Angeles Opera Company | LOS Angeles, CA | $1,250,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $988,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $982,500 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| LOS Angeles Opera Company | LOS Angeles, CA | $925,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
| LOS Angeles Philharmonic Association | LOS Angeles, CA | $915,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn | Los Angeles, CA | $772,500 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn | LOS Angeles, CA | $753,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| LOS Angeles Opera Company | LOS Angeles, CA | $750,250 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn | Los Angeles, CA | $750,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| LOS Angeles Philharmonic | LOS Angeles, CA | $750,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $600,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| LOS Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society | LOS Angeles, CA | $600,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| LOS Angeles Master Chorale | LOS Angeles, CA | $503,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
| Musica Angelica | Long Beach, CA | $420,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
| LOS Angeles Master Chorale | LOS Angeles, CA | $400,000 | CLASSICAL ARTS | 2016 |
| LOS Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society | LOS Angeles, CA | $371,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2022 |
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