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Ascap Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 510181769  ·  Private foundation

Ascap Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $555K in annual giving against $10.9M in assets. This page documents the 27 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ascap Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$555K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.9M
Total assets
27
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Ascap Foundation funds

Ascap Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ascap Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee Inc
Grant to support summer Jazz camp.
New Orleans, LA$18K2022
New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee Inc
Grant to support Summer Jazz Camp.
New Orleans, LA$18K2023
New Orleans Arts & Cultural Host Committee Inc
Grant to support summer jazz camp
New Orleans, LA$18K2020
Broadway Inbound
The Children Will Listen program was established to introduce students to musical theatre. Educational materials are provided to the teacher
New York, NY$17K2023
Alfred Music Publishing Company
Educational music books and folios are provided to various schools across the country for their music programs.
Lousville, CO$15K2023
Jazzmobile
Grant to support Saturday Jazz Workshop program.
New York, NY$15K2023
Jazzmobile
Grant to support Saturday Jazz Workshop program
New York, NY$15K2022
Alfred Music Publishing Company
Provide music books and folios to various schools across the country.
Lousville, CO$15K2022
Jazzmobile Inc
Grant to support Saturday Jazz Workshop program
New York, NY$15K2020
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Venue and related expenses to host the inaugural ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Festival and the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop
Beverly Hills, CA$14K2023
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Support for the development of the Great American Mousical.
Beverly Hill, CA$12K2022
Songwriting With Inc
Grant to support Songwriting with Soldiers songwriting retreat.
Nashville, TN$10K2022
Alfred Music Publishing Co
Provide music books and folios to various schools around the country
Van Nuys, CA$10K2020
Songwritingwith Inc
Grant to support Songwriting with Soldiers songwriting retreat
Nashville, TN$10K2020
Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center
Grant provided to support special music curriculum
New York, NY$10K2020

Ascap Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$82K
2022$95K
2023$136K

How to apply for funding from Ascap Foundation

Ascap Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ascapfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ascap Foundation

Does Ascap Foundation accept grant applications?
Ascap Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ascap Foundation fund?
Ascap Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee Inc, New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee Inc, New Orleans Arts & Cultural Host Committee Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ascap Foundation give in grants?
Ascap Foundation reported $555K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $313K over 27 grants.
Where is Ascap Foundation located?
Ascap Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510181769.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ascap Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ascap Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.