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The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 461015108  ·  Private foundation

The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.9M in annual giving against $70.0M in assets. This page documents the 244 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$70.0M
Total assets
244
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit funds

The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, health care, mental health.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducationHealth CareMental Health

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Education Through Music
SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM
New York, NY$700K2017
California Community Foundation
THE MUSIC MAN FUND
Los Angeles, CA$600K2019
Education Through Music Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$600K2020
Education Through Music
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$450K2022
Education Through Music - Los Angeles
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND RESERVE FUND
Burbank, CA$400K2019
Education Through Music - Los Angeles
SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM
Burbank, CA$400K2017
Education Through Music
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$350K2023
John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$300K2023
Education Through Music-los Angeles Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Burbank, CA$300K2022
Aspen Institute
NEUROARTS BLUEPRINT INITIATIVE
Washington, DC$300K2024
John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$300K2024
The Regents of the University of California
SCHOOL OF NURSING/SOUND HEALTH
San Francisco, CA$250K2024
Save the Music Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$250K2024
State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (seadae)
ARTS EDUCATION DATA PROJECT
New York, NY$250K2019
Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022

The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.1M
2019$2.9M
2020$2.9M
2022$2.9M
2023$4.3M
2024$4.1M

How to apply for funding from The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit

The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit'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 musicmanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit

Does The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit accept grant applications?
The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit'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 The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit fund?
The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Education Through Music, California Community Foundation, Education Through Music Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit give in grants?
The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.2M over 244 grants.
Where is The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit located?
The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461015108.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit'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 The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.