COLBURN FOUNDATION
https://colburnfoundation.org
$204.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$31.9M
Total Giving (2024)
265
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$225K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CAROL RINN
Phone
8183994427
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
PLEASE NOTE: WE STRONGLY URGE ALL GRANT SEEKERS TO CONTACT US AT (818)399-4427 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 FAMILIAR WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM, WE WILL 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 WE WILL WALK YOU THROUGH WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: MISSION AND HISTORY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION, PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, MOST RECENT TWO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (OR FORM 990'S IF YOU ARE NOT AUDITIED). IF THE LATTER ARE MORE THAN A YEAR OLD, PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YOUR MOST RECENT COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR AND A CURRENT BUDGET IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR FUNDING FOR A FUTURE YEAR'S ACTIVITY.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE GENERALLY AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN CAIFORNIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22.0M | $194.3M | $14.5M | 123 |
| 2024 | $31.9M | $204.4M | $19.4M | 142 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $600
Median: $20K
Avg: $203K
Max: $20.3M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ALLISON SAMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIR. | $93K |
| LAYNE PINKERNELL | Secretary/Treas | $64K |
| ROBERT S ATTIYEH | Director | $24K |
| CATHERINE HOGEL | Director | — |
| CAROL C GRIGOR | Chairman | — |
| RICHARD W COLBURN | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID D COLBURN | Director | — |
| GAIL EDEN EICHENTHAL | Director | — |
| JOHN P NUCKOLS | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (265 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $1,300,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| 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 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 Philharmonic Assn | Los Angeles, CA | $750,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | Los Angeles, CA | $600,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| LA Chamber Orchestra Society | Los Angeles, CA | $321,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| LA Chamber Orchestra Society | Los Angeles, CA | $316,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| LA Chamber Orchestra Society | Los Angeles, CA | $300,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Musica Angelica | Long Beach, CA | $274,500 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Musica Angelica | Long Beach, CA | $270,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | $258,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | $250,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | $230,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| USC Thornton School of Music | Los Angeles, CA | $155,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2023 |
| USC Thornton School of Music | Los Angeles, CA | $155,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange Coun | IRVINE, CA | $150,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| Cal State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | $130,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| UCLA Foundation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $115,000 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |
| KUSC | Los Angeles, CA | $107,500 | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | 2024 |