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Also known as: (AKA THE MUSIC MAN FOUNDATION)
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The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Cohen Pivo And Company. It holds total assets of $77.7M. Annual income is reported at $11M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $77.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Iowa. According to available records, The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation has made 154 grants totaling $13M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $2.9M in 2020 to $4.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.8M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $600K, with an average award of $84K. The foundation has supported 96 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Utah, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$69K
Largest Grant
$550K
Based on 46 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.
The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 154 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, UT.
The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $13M across 154 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $84K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $600K.
The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is DEADLINES VARY; UPDATED INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.MUSICMANFOUNDATION.ORG.
The Meredith And Rosemary Willson Charitable Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Camp | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Al Pivo | VP & CFO/DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Larry W Swanson | DIRECTOR | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Laura Zucker | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Leticia Rhi Buckley | DIRECTOR | $11K | $0 | $11K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$77.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$77.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
154
Total Giving
$13M
Average Grant
$84K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
96
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Through MusicGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $350K | 2023 |
| John F Kennedy Center For Performing ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Save The Music FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Heart Of Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Etm-La IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Burbank, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| State Education Agency Directors Of Arts EducationARTS EDUCATION DATA PROJECT | Oklahoma City, OK | $200K | 2023 |
| Arts And Services For Disabled IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Long Beach, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| The Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaSCHOOL OF NURSING/SOUND HEALTH | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Opera CompanyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Educational Theatre Foundation"THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN" GRANTS | Cincinnati, OH | $166K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles County Department Of Arts And CultureLA COUNTY ARTS ED COLLECTIVE | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| The Harmony ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Music WillGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Montclair, NJ | $150K | 2023 |
| Create CaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| CreativetsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| National Guild For Community Arts EducationARTS EDUCATION ADVOCACY INITIATIVE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| California For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Braver AngelsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Opera America IncOPERA ADVOCACY NETWORK | New York, NY | $90K | 2023 |
| The Great American Songbook FoundationDIGITIZATION & ARCHIVING | Carmel, IN | $75K | 2023 |
| Art For LaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | West Covina, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Street Poets IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| The Mason City FoundationMUSIC INSTRUCTION & PROGRAMMING | Mason City, IA | $65K | 2023 |
| Young Musicians FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Etm-Colorado IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Give A Beat FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Right To The City AllianceFOR COMMUNITY POWER COLLECTIVE | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| National Association For Music EducationADVOCACY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE | Reston, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Mason City FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mason City, IA | $40K | 2023 |
| Grantmakers In The ArtsARTISTS ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES | Bronx, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Etm-Massachusetts IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Arts IgniteARTS INSIDEOUT | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| El Sistema UsaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Arts Ed NjCENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING | Burlington, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Ojai Playwrights ConferenceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ojai, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The 5th Avenue TheatreGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Master ChoraleMUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre Of CaliforniaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Education Through Music-Los Angeles IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Burbank, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Heart Of Los Angeles Youth IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
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