How to apply
Please note: We strongly urge all grant seekers to contact US at (818)399-4427 before submitting a letter of intent or an application. After a conversation, we may encourage you to submit a letter of intent. If we are familiar with your organization or program, we will want to meet with you and/or observe your program before encouraging you to take further steps. Most of our grants are in the form of general operating support. We have an online application process we will walk you through when you are ready to submit an application. The application requires the following: Mission and history… Contact: Carol Rinn, 11693 San Vicentre Blvd Pmb 159, Los Angeles, Ca, 8183994427, CRINN@COLBURNFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are generally awarded to organizations in the southern caifornia area. The purpose of the grant must be for furthering the study, teaching, and performance of classical music and dance.
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
Top 60 of 102 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $9.2M; Part I reports $22M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $4.4M |
| Los Angeles Opera CompanyLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $983K |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic AssnLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $773K |
| LA Chamber Orchestra SocietyLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $321K |
| Musica AngelicaLong Beach, CA | Support of the classical arts | $275K |
| Los Angeles Master ChoraleLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $258K |
| USC Thornton School of MusicLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $155K |
| UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $115K |
| KuscLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $108K |
| Long Beach Camerata SingersLong Beach, CA | Support of the classical arts | $100K |
| Cal State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | Support of the classical arts | $93K |
| Neighborhood Music School AssociatiLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $63K |
| Idyllwild Arts FoundationIdyllwild, CA | Support of the classical arts | $60K |
| Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CA | Support of the classical arts | $55K |
| St James Episcopal ChurchLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $55K |
| Marlboro School of MusicPhiladelphia, PA | Support of the classical arts | $50K |
| Musica TransaplinaCosta Mesa, CA | Support of the classical arts | $47K |
| Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA | Support of the classical arts | $45K |
| The Music GuildLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $43K |
| Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CA | Support of the classical arts | $40K |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange CounIrvine, CA | Support of the classical arts | $40K |
| Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $40K |
| Pacific Opera ProjectDuarte, CA | Support of the classical arts | $35K |
| The Performing Arts Center of LA CoLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $33K |
| Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $30K |
| Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA | Support of the classical arts | $30K |
| Tessarae BaroqueAltadena, CA | Support of the classical arts | $27K |
| Wallis Annenburg Center for the PerBeverly Hills, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Da Camera SocietyLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Delirium MusicumLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| JouyassanceLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Los Angeles Children's ChorusPasadena, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Long Beach OperaLong Beach, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Long Beach Symphony AssociationLong Beach, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| The New SchoolNew York, NY | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| New West Symphony AssociationThousand Oaks, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Young Concert ArtistsNew York, NY | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Los Angeles Music and Art SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $25K |
| Los Angeles County Department of ArLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $24K |
| Pacific ChoraleCosta Mesa, CA | Support of the classical arts | $23K |
| Kontrapunktus Neo-Baroque Chamber OSeal Beach, CA | Support of the classical arts | $21K |
| Dream OrchestraLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Lachsa FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Meritage Vocal ArtsAnaheim, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Monday Evening ConcertsLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Riverside Community College DistricRiverside, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Santa Cecilia Opera and Orchestra aLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Santa Monica Youth OrchestraSanta Monica, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| Sol-La Music AcademySanta Monica, CA | Support of the classical arts | $20K |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Ca Young Artists SymphonyNewbury Park, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Elemental MusicSanta Monica, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Grand PerformancesLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Kaleidoscope Chamber OrchestraLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Musyca Children's ChoirNorthridge, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Musicians at Play Foundation IncValley Village, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| SalastinaGlendale, CA | Support of the classical arts | $15K |
| Baroque Music Festival Corona del MCorona del Mar, CA | Support of the classical arts | $13K |
| Camerata PacificaSanta Barbara, CA | Support of the classical arts | $12K |
By state: California 95 · New York 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Mexico 1
About this foundation
Colburn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Layne Pinkernell, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Colburn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please note: We strongly urge all grant seekers to contact US at (818)399-4427 before submitting a letter of intent or an application. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Colburn Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $9.2M across 102 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Colburn Foundation give?
California (95 grants), New York (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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