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Private Foundation
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US)
THE ELMA MUSIC FOUNDATION (US) is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.3M, expenses of $2.0M, total assets of $2.6M. Imperigo tracks 172 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $23.5M.
EIN: 273622277
NEW YORK, NY
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.3M
Total Expenses$2.0M
Total Assets$2.6M
Grants Given172
Grant Total$23.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
MYDA SCHOLARSHIP", WHICH WILL PROVIDE NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM ELMA'S MUSIC FOUNDATION (U.S.) GRANTEES TO ATTEND BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC'S FOUR YEAR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM.
$223,212
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ARTS ACCESS MIAMI, A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF FIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN MIAMI FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
$200,000
ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM PROVIDING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM THE NINTH WARD OF NEW ORLEANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY MUSIC THROUGH ARTS-FOCUSED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
$200,000
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
PROJECT SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH THE HUGH MASEKELA HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$176,552
JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT EXTENDS THE CAREERS OF AGING ARTISTS AND BRINGS MUSIC TO SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES, AND HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE.
$100,000
Showing up to 5 of 172 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Clive Calder
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Meron Makonnen
DIRECTOR
Paul Katz
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Robyn Calder
TREASURER
Simbarashe Jairosi
DIRECTOR
Tarik Ward
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.3M | $2.0M | $2.6M |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $3.2M | $2.3M |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $3.4M | $3.8M |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $4.4M | $3.1M |
| 2021 | $5.0M | $3.1M | $6.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $5.0M to $2.3M (-54%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MA, and 4 other states.
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