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Elma US Music Foundation

EIN 27-3622277 · NY · NTEE T20

Arts, Culture & Humanities funderArts, Culture & Humanities funders in New YorkAll New York foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NY, MA, LA +7
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Elma US Music Foundation based in NY paid 24 grants totaling $1.9M to 22 organizations across 10 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $223.2K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC, ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC, and THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,588,592
Giving (latest yr)
$1,946,430
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
22
States reached
10
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Berklee College of Music Inc$273,212
  • Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Inc$200,000
  • The Miami Foundation Inc$200,000
  • Manhattan School of Music$176,552
  • Big Thought$100,000

Where grants went

  • New York$631,552 · 9 grants
  • Massachusetts$273,212 · 2 grants
  • Louisiana$250,000 · 2 grants
  • Florida$200,000 · 1 grant
  • California$166,666 · 2 grants
  • Georgia$150,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (24)

Berklee College of Music Inc
Boston, MA
Myda Scholarship", Which Will Provide Need-based Scholarships for Students From Elma's Music Foundation (U.S.) Grantees to Attend Berklee College of Music's Four Year Undergraduate Program.
$223,212
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Inc
New Orleans, LA
General Support for an After-school Music Program Providing Underserved Children and Youth From the Ninth Ward of New Orleans the Opportunity to Study Music Through Arts-focused Youth Development Programs.
$200,000
The Miami Foundation Inc
Miami, FL
Project Support for Arts Access Miami, a Collaborative Effort of Five Organizations to Provide Students IN Miami From Elementary Through High School With Supplemental Music and Social-emotional Support
$200,000
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
Project Support to Establish the Hugh Masekela Heritage Scholarship for South African Students to Attend the Manhattan School of Music
$176,552
Big Thought
Dallas, TX
Project Support for Intensive Performing Arts Program, Creative Solutions, to Help Disengaged Youth IN the Juvenile System Transition Out of the Juvenile Justice System
$100,000
Jazz Foundation of America Inc
New York, NY
General Support for an Organization That Extends the Careers of Aging Artists and Brings Music to Schools, Nursing Homes, and Hospitals Nationwide.
$100,000
The Door - a Center of Alternatives
New York, NY
Project Support for the Music and Performing Arts Programming of a Community-based Organization That Serves Youth Ages 12-21 IN the Areas of Health, Education, the Arts, Personal Development, and Career Services.
$100,000
A Place Called Home
Los Angeles, CA
Project Support for the Music Department of a Comprehensive Afterschool Youth Development Center IN South Central Los Angeles.
$91,666
Ryse Inc
Richmond, CA
Project Support for the Media, Arts, and Culture (Mac) Program for a Community- Based Youth Development Organization That Provides Safe Space for Creative Expression, and Youth Leadership IN Richmond, CA.
$75,000
Mama Foundation for the Arts Inc
New York, NY
General Support for an Organization Uplifting Gospel and Jazz Musical Traditions to Heal and Inspire, With a Focus on Providing Free Training and Performance Opportunities for Low-income Teenagers IN Harlem.
$75,000
Youth on Record
Denver, CO
General Support for a Community Based, Music Focused Youth Development Organization That Provides and Improves Economic Opportunities for Young People IN the Creative Arts.
$50,000
Atlanta Music Project
Atlanta, GA
General Support for an After-school Music Program That Provides Free Music Training and Performance Opportunities to Youth IN Atlanta's Under-resourced Communities.
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Elma US Music Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Elma US Music Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 10 states.

In its most recent filing, Elma US Music Foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $1.9M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $223.2K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC, ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC, THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Elma US Music Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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