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Presser Foundation is a private trust based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1938. It holds total assets of $89.3M. Annual income is reported at $10.7M. Total assets have grown from $59.4M in 2010 to $89.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 17 officers and trustees. Equitable access to all musical experiences transforms communities and fosters connection, well-being, and joy. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Presser Foundation has made 2,466 grants totaling $23.6M, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $3.6M and $15.8M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $15.8M distributed across 1,644 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $156K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 390 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 47 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$148K
Based on 411 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Equitable access to all musical experiences transforms communities and fosters connection, well-being, and joy. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,466 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DE, NJ.
Presser Foundation has distributed a total of $23.6M across 2,466 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $156K.
An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Presser Foundation is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 47 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Bobyock | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Burwasser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Wait | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William B Mclaughlin Iii | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Rinaldi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Corey R Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Radclyffe F Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sharon L Sorokin | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vera Wilson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Kring | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melinda Whiting | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Rosen | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Wright | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Lewis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Cornelius | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rollo Dilworth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stanford Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$89.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$88.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
2,466
Total Giving
$23.6M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
390
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of The ArtsCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| VariousASSISTANCE TO MUSIC TEACHERS | Philadelphia, PA | $156K | 2023 |
| Kutztown UniversityCAPITAL SUPPORT | Kutztown, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Curtis Institute Of MusicCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra And Kimmel Center IncCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| World Cafe LiveCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz & Performing ArtsCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing ArtsADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Settlement Music SchoolADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Chamber Music SocietyCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Opera PhiladelphiaADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Academy Of Vocal ArtsADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Elizabethtown CollegeCAPITAL SUPPORT | Elizabethtown, PA | $32K | 2023 |
| The Music School Of DelawareCAPITAL SUPPORT | Wilmington, DE | $30K | 2023 |
| State Theatre Regional Arts Center At New Brunswick IncCAPITAL SUPPORT | New Brunswick, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Allentown Symphony AssociationADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Allentown, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Capital Harmony WorksCAPITAL SUPPORT | Trenton, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| The CrossingADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Symphony In CADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Collingswood, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Temple University Music Preparatory DivisionADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| OperadelawareADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Wilmington, DE | $25K | 2023 |
| Astral Artists IncADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Play On PhillyADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Zoellner Arts CenterCAPITAL SUPPORT | Bethlehem, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Drexel UniversityCAPITAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Delaware Symphony OrchestraADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Wilmington, DE | $25K | 2023 |
| The Bach Choir Of BethlehemADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Bethlehem, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ohio Northern UniversityCAPITAL SUPPORT | Ada, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Penn Live ArtsADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music InstituteADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Children'S ChorusSPECIAL PROJECTS | Wilmington, DE | $20K | 2023 |
| Chamber Orchestra Of PhiladelphiaADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Chester Children'S ChorusADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Swarthmore, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Commonwealth YouthchoirsADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Singing CityADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wrti901fmADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Princeton Symphony OrchestraADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Music School Of CollegevilleADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Trappe, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Music School Lehigh ValleyADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC | Allentown, PA | $15K | 2023 |