The Cma Foundation
Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 274842832 · Private foundation
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, The Cma Foundation has awarded $13.0M across 223 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Musicares Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Cma Foundation funds
The Cma Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, health care, mental health, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicares Foundation FY20 COVID CONTRIBUTION MISICARES | Santa Monica, CA | $1.0M | 2020 |
| The Mr Hollands Opus Foundation FINAL MNPS NEEDS ASSESSMENT/GRANT RECIPIENT | Studio City, CA | $524K | 2020 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation GRANT | Nashville, TN | $523K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Cma Foundation
The Cma Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cmaworld.com.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cma Foundation
- Does The Cma Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Cma Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Cma Foundation fund?
- The Cma Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Musicares Foundation, The Mr Hollands Opus Foundation, Nashville Public Education Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Cma Foundation give in grants?
- The Cma Foundation reported $4.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.0M over 223 grants.
- Where is The Cma Foundation located?
- The Cma Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 274842832.
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