How to apply
William h. Scheide research grants: Applicants must be a current member of the society; each winner will also receive an additional one- year membership in the society. Applications should include a research proposal of no more than three double- spaced pages, along with a curriculum vitae and a budget, all in english. The committee will favor proposals that include concrete statements of (1) the materials to be consulted (specific scores, books, instruments, etc.) if research in libraries or archives is proposed, and why it is necessary to examine them on-site; (2) a clear itinerary if trave… Contact: Matthew Dirst, Po Box 93, Hillsdale, Mi, VICEPRESIDENT@AMERICANBACKSOCIETY.ORG Deadlines: William h. Scheide research grants: Grants will be awarded for research to be completed by december Restrictions: William h. Scheide research grants: The william h. Scheide research grants, stipends ordinarily ranging from 500 to 4,000, awarded annually, provide support for research projects on bach or figures in his circle. The funds may be used to defray travel costs, acquire reproductions of primary sources, or for similar purposes. Although preference will be given to applications from ph.d. Candidates, junior faculty, and independent scholars, senior faculty are also encouraged to apply, especially when institutional research support is limited or unavailable. Awards will normally go to citizens or…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT | Tuition grant for language study | $6,000 |
| Helene PapadopoulosBerkeley, CA | Funding for research | $4,000 |
| Sashi AyyangerSan Francisco, CA | Funding for research | $4,000 |
| UNC GreensboroGreensboro, NC | Expanding music study & performance | $3,500 |
| Nicholas PhanSan Francisco, CA | Funding for multimedia project | $3,500 |
| Annika FabbiOttawa, CA | Funding for research | $3,000 |
| Adan FernandezGlendale, CA | Expanding music study & performance | $2,000 |
| Ethan DraperMetuchen, NJ | Funding for research | $1,500 |
| Thomas CressyHelensburg, UK | Funding to support publication | $1,000 |
| Christian TorresJacksonville, FL | Funding for research | $1,000 |
| Danielle KunzBerea, OH | Directing research for grant winners | $1,000 |
By state: California 4 · Vermont 1 · INTL 2 · North Carolina 1 · New Jersey 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
American Bach Society is a private grantmaking foundation in Hillsdale, Michigan, administered in care of Derek Stauff, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does American Bach Society accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. William h. Scheide research grants: Applicants must be a current member of the society; each winner will also receive an additional one- year membership in the society. Deadlines: William h. Scheide research grants: Grants will be awarded for research to be completed by december.
How much does American Bach Society give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $31K across 11 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does American Bach Society give?
California (4 grants), Vermont (1 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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