Les Paul Foundation
Syosset, New York · EIN 133911396 · Private foundation
Les Paul Foundation is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $518K in grants paid and $41.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 217 individual grants from this funder — $2.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Les Paul Foundation funds
Les Paul Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, health care, youth development.
Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing Health Foundation MEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Little Kids Rock MUSIC EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS | Verona, NJ | $89K | 2020 |
| Discovery World STEM PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS | Milwaukee, WI | $75K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Les Paul Foundation
From Les Paul Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at les-paul.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Les Paul Foundation
- Does Les Paul Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Les Paul Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Les Paul Foundation fund?
- Les Paul Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Hearing Health Foundation, Little Kids Rock, Discovery World. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Les Paul Foundation give in grants?
- Les Paul Foundation reported $518K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 217 grants.
- Where is Les Paul Foundation located?
- Les Paul Foundation is based in Syosset, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133911396.
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