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Muse Foundation is a private trust based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is % Albert C Muse Et Al Ttees. It holds total assets of $729K. Annual income is reported at $654K. According to available records, Muse Foundation has made 131 grants totaling $162K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $37K in 2020 to $83K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $10K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Muse Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 131 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, CA, CT.
Muse Foundation has distributed a total of $162K across 131 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $10K.
Muse Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Muse Foundation is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Muse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Muse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$44K
Total Assets
$597K
Fair Market Value
$772K
Net Worth
$561K
Grants Paid
$35K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total: $584K
Total Grants
131
Total Giving
$162K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
49
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Cultural TrustCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of PittsburghCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| AmocaCHARITABLE | Pomona, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh OperaCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Viewpoint SchoolEDUCATION | Calabasas, CA | $3K | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Muse Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Foundation | $500K | 2023 | To support the "Envision"Define" phases of the Future Economy Labs Asia program |
| Ralph R Papitto And Barbara A Papitto Private Family Foundation | $15K | 2023 | SPONSORSHIP |
| Shive-Hattery Group Charitable Contribution Fund Inc. | $1K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Tungare Manohar Family Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2022 | MUSICAL |
| Carnegie Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE |
| Pittsburgh, PA |
| $3K |
| 2022 |
| Wqed PittsburghCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian ChurchCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense ClubEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Loyalhanna AssociationCHARITABLE | Ligonier, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western PaCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee ScholarsEDUCATION | Ligonier, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Shady Side AcademyEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Propel SchoolsEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation For ChildrCHARITABLE | Calgary | $500 | 2022 |
| Caron Treatment CentersCHARITABLE | Wernersville, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Fort LigonierCHARITABLE | Ligonier, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Eye & Ear FoundationCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Miss Porter'S SchoolEDUCATION | Farmington, CT | $300 | 2022 |
| The Ellis FundEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $300 | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $200 | 2022 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesCHARITABLE | Ligonier, PA | $150 | 2022 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food BankCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | 2022 |
| 905 Fm WesaCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | 2022 |
| Grinnell CollegeEDUCATION | Grinnell, IA | $150 | 2022 |
| Light Of Life Rescue MissionCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $125 | 2022 |
| The Frick Art & Historical CenterCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $125 | 2022 |
| New Yourk UniversityEDUCATION | Hagerstown, MD | $100 | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville FundEDUCATION | Lawrenceville, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Princeton UniversityEDUCATION | Princeton, NJ | $50 | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museums Of PittsburghCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian ChurchCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2021 |
| Winchester Thurston SchoolEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2021 |
| Camille Maclairduquesne ClubEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2021 |
| Sewickley AcademyEDUCATION | Sewickley, PA | $800 | 2021 |
| Center For HopeCHARITABLE | Ambridge, PA | $800 | 2021 |
| The Colin B Glassco Charitable Foundation For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Calgary | $500 | 2021 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholarship FundEDUCATION | Ligonier, PA | $500 | 2021 |
| Fox Families CareCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | 2021 |
| New York UniversityEDUCATION | Hagerstown, MD | $200 | 2021 |
| Allegheny Cemetery Historical AssociationCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food I CharitableCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $150 | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera GuildCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $85 | 2021 |
| Wqed MultimediaCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2020 |
| Loyalhanna Association IncCHARITABLE | Ligonier, PA | $1K | 2020 |
| Harvard WestlakeEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Valley School Of LigonierEDUCATION | Ligonier, PA | $500 | 2020 |
| The Loomis Chaffee SchoolEDUCATION | Windsor, CT | $200 | 2020 |
| Rs Griffin Foundation | $5K | 2022 | To further awareness of Autism |
| Rs Griffin Foundation | $5K | 2022 | To further awareness of Autism |
| Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation | $4K | 2022 | PROVIDE MUSICIANS WITH TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS AND TRAINING TO CULTIVATE AND CONNECT TO ONLINE AUDIENCES, SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS THAT WELCOMES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS |
| Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation | $4K | 2022 | PROVIDE MUSICIANS WITH TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS AND TRAINING TO CULTIVATE AND CONNECT TO ONLINE AUDIENCES, SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS THAT WELCOMES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS |
| The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2022 | MUSIC FOR YOUTH |
| The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2022 | MUSIC FOR YOUTH |
| Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation | $3K | 2021 | PROVIDE MUSICIANS WITH TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS AND TRAINING TO CULTIVATE AND CONNECT TO ONLINE AUDIENCES, SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS THAT WELCOMES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS |
| Newburgh Institute For The Arts And Ideas | $1K | 2021 | Donation |
| The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2021 | MUSIC FOR YOUTH |
| Cheswatyr Foundation Inc. | $50 | 2021 | CHARITABLE |
| Hopelab Foundation Inc. | $15K | 2020 | Second Muse believes that technology can be used as a powerful tool to improve and empower the lives of young people, when built with intention. This grant was used to support the production of a video of BIPOC and Queer youth discussing the transformative ways technology can build health into their everyday lives, including how digital wellness can start with technology that fosters creativity, self-care, body positivity and agency to transform the world around them. |
| Robert And Mercedes Eichholz Foundation | $5K | 2020 | GENERAL |
| The Dopkin Singer Dannenberg Foundation Inc. | $600 | 2020 | NON PROFIT FOUNDATION |
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