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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 326 |
| $5K–$25K | 129 |
| $25K–$100K | 26 |
| $100K+ | 5 |
Smallest $150 · Largest $185,720
| PA | 66% | |
| NJ | 7% | |
| DE | 4% | |
| TX | 2% | |
| CA | 2% | |
| NY | 2% | |
| IL | 1% | |
| FL | 1% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,570,941 | $76,682,009 | 401 |
| 2023 | $2,754,793 | $82,869,734 | 431 |
| 2024 | $3,893,517 | $89,282,273 | 486 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | TERESA ARACO RODGERS CO PRESSER FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9982, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19118 |
| Phone | 2675195350 |
| TRODGERS@PRESSERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form & materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.PRESSERFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 15. |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT 12. |
| Contact | TERESA ARACO RODGERS CO PRESSER FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9982, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19118 |
| Phone | 2675195350 |
| TRODGERS@PRESSERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form & materials | A SPONSORING INSTITUTION SHOULD CONTACT THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY BY TELEPHONE OR BY EMAIL TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY AND THE NOMINATING PROCESS. SPONSORING INSTITUTIONS WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE REFERRED MUSIC TEACHER AND INCLUDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE OTHER REFERENCES PERTAINING TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S CAREER IN MUSIC. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL DETAILS (I.E. A FEDERAL TAX RETURN) AND WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL. THE PRESSER FOUNDATION REVIEWS SUCH APPLICATIONS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | TYPICALLY, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MODEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR HELP WITH THE COST OF MEDICAL INSURANCE. AWARDS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE U.S. WHOSE PRIMARY OCCUPATION WAS AS A MUSIC TEACHER. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT CAREER AS A MUSIC TEACHER AND SHOULD GENERALLY BE OF RETIREMENT AGE AND IN SERIOUS FINANCIAL DISTRESS. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ASSISTANCE, APPLICANTS MUST BE NOMINATED BY A MUSIC INSTITUTION THAT HAS FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE APPLICANT'S PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, EITHER DIRECTLY AS CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYERS, OR THROUGH PROFESSIONAL OR COMMUNITY CONTACTS, SUCH AS THROUGH COMPETITIONS, MASTER CLASSES OR ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY THE INSTITUTION THAT THE APPLICANT'S STUDENTS MAY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OVER THE YEARS, OR THROUGH REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Contact | TERESA ARACO RODGERS CO PRESSER FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9982, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19118 |
| Phone | 2675195350 |
| TRODGERS@PRESSERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form & materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.PRESSERFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 1. |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT 13. |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ASSISTANCE TO MUSIC TEACHERS | $185,720 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| Wrti901Fm | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| Temple University | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra And Kimmel Center Inc (Ensemble Arts) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra And Kimmel Center Inc (Ensemble Arts) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $75,000 |
| West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| Curtis Institute Of Music | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| Artphilly | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SPECIAL PROJECTS | $50,000 |
| Academy Of Vocal Arts | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $40,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $40,000 |
| Settlement Music School | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $40,000 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $40,000 |
| The College Of New Jersey Foundation | EWING, NJ | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | ALLENTOWN, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $35,000 |
| Operadelaware | WILMINGTON, DE | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $30,000 |
| Liveconnections Dba World Cafe Live | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Penn Live Arts | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Play On Philly (Pop) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra | PRINCETON, NJ | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Symphony In C | COLLINGSWOOD, NJ | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
| Temple University Music Preparatory Division | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
