Grant funders

Kurt Weill Foundation for Music

Private foundation, New York

Also known as KWF

United States
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Given in 2024 $264k
Typical grant $15k Middle half $9,375 to $15k
New grantees in 2024 83% first grant from this funder

Giving by year

83% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

New York 5 grants · typical $20k
Florida 5 grants · typical $15k
Maryland 3 grants · typical $10k
Pennsylvania 2 grants · typical $13k
Wisconsin 2 grants · typical $8,750
Washington 1 grant · typical $6,000
Texas 1 grant · typical $7,500
Illinois 1 grant · typical $7,500

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

London Philharmonic Orchestra United Kingdom Grant to London Philharmonic Orchestra $15k 31 Dec 2024
Carnegie Hall Grant to Carnegie Hall $125k 31 Dec 2024
New World Symphony Grant to New World Symphony $15k 31 Dec 2024
University of Maryland Grant to University of Maryland $10k 31 Dec 2024
American Symphony Orchestra Grant to American Symphony Orchestra $5,000 31 Dec 2024
Brevard Music Center Grant to Brevard Music Center $15k 31 Dec 2024
London Symphony Orchestra United Kingdom Grant to London Symphony Orchestra $15k 31 Dec 2024
Curtis Institute for Music Grant to Curtis Institute for Music $15k 31 Dec 2024
Opera North United Kingdom Grant to Opera North $14k 31 Dec 2024
Central City Opera House Association Grant to Central City Opera House Association $20k 31 Dec 2024

How to apply

How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.kwf.org all proposals must include: - a completed application form. - a detailed description of the project. - organizations should provide a mission statement and summary of activities and past achievements. Individual applicants should submit an up-to-date biography or curriculum vitae. - proof of not-for-profit standing. - an itemized budget showing entire project expenses, income, and projected sources of funding. Applicants must notify the foundation if other grants are awarded.
Deadlines
Various, see specific deadlines online
Restrictions
Please refer to www.kwf.org for complete details regarding the grant application process.
Contact
Brady Sansone Director Of Programs
Address
7 East 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone
2125055240
Email
Bsansone@kwf.org

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 Dec 2025.

Data: Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data. (Public IRS data); Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data (Public IRS data)