The Elma Music Foundation (us)
New York, New York · EIN 273622277 · Private foundation
The Elma Music Foundation (us) is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.9M in giving and $2.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 97 grants for The Elma Music Foundation (us). This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Elma Music Foundation (us) funds
The Elma Music Foundation (us)'s giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, justice involved, low-income communities, older adults, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. | New York, NY | $722K | 2022 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc DONATION TO SUPPORT THE MUSICCARES FOUNDATION, INC.'S COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MUSICIANS AFFECTED BY THE SHUTDOWNS ASSOCI | Santa Monica, CA | $500K | 2020 |
| Manhattan School of Music PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. | New York, NY | $449K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Elma Music Foundation (us)
The Elma Music Foundation (us)'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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Elma Music Foundation (us)
- Does The Elma Music Foundation (us) accept grant applications?
- The Elma Music Foundation (us)'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 Elma Music Foundation (us) fund?
- The Elma Music Foundation (us)'s grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Manhattan School of Music, Musicares Foundation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Elma Music Foundation (us) give in grants?
- The Elma Music Foundation (us)'s indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.9M over 97 grants.
- Where is The Elma Music Foundation (us) located?
- The Elma Music Foundation (us) is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 273622277.
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