Les Paul Foundation
LES PAUL FOUNDATION, a large 990pf foundation in New York, provides grants ranging from $1K to $80K annually.
2023 Summary
$38.43M
Total Assets
$565,540
Funding Awarded
72
Grants Given
$5,000
Median Grant
$75,000
Largest Grant
$1,000
Smallest Grant
2023 Recipients
| Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery World | $75,000 | Milwaukee, WISCONSIN | Stem Programs And Exhibits |
| Little Kids Rock | $50,000 | Verona, NEW JERSEY | Music Education In Schools |
| Waukesha County Historical Society&Museum | $45,000 | Waukesha, WISCONSIN | Les Paul Exhibit |
| Notes For Notes Inc | $35,000 | Nashville, TENNESSEE | Fund Recording Studios In Boys And Girls Clubs |
| Rowan University Foundation | $25,000 | Glassboro, NEW JERSEY | Music Programs |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $24,900 | Worcester, MASSACHUSETTS | Music Education |
| Musicians On Call | $20,000 | Nashville, TENNESSEE | Virtual Bedside Performance Program |
| Soulsville Foundation | $20,000 | Memphis, TENNESSEE | Music Programs |
| Mahwah Museum Society Inc | $17,500 | Mahwah, NEW JERSEY | Les Paul Exhibit |
| Bangtown Studio On The Go | $10,000 | Flint, MICHIGAN | Music Programs |
| Build Incorporated | $10,000 | Chicago, ILLINOIS | Fund Recording Studios |
| Center For Food Action | $10,000 | Englewood, NEW JERSEY | Supporting Funds For Program |
| Food Pantry Of Waukesha County | $10,000 | Waukesha, WISCONSIN | Supporting Funds For Program |
| The Lincoln Academy Inc | $9,750 | Eastchester, NEW YORK | Supporting Funds For Music Programs |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | $7,500 | Milwaukee, WISCONSIN | Music Programs |
| Ramapo College Foundation | $7,500 | Mahwah, NEW JERSEY | Les Paul Festival At Ramapo College |
| Youth & Family Services Inc | $7,500 | Rapid City, SOUTH DAKOTA | After School Programs |
| Building For The Arts Ny Inc | $7,000 | New York, NEW YORK | Hybrid Learning Platform |
| Litchfield Performing Arts Inc | $6,000 | Litchfield, CONNECTICUT | Music Programs |
| Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experien | $5,440 | Meridian, MISSISSIPPI | Audio Engineering Program |
| ... and 24 more recipients. | |||
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WI
Wisconsin
$142,500 -
NJ
New Jersey
$120,000 -
TN
Tennessee
$85,000 -
NY
New York
$46,800 -
MA
Massachusetts
$24,900 -
IL
Illinois
$13,000 -
DC
District of Columbia
$13,000 -
MI
Michigan
$10,000 -
SD
South Dakota
$7,500 -
CT
Connecticut
$6,000 -
MS
Mississippi
$5,440 -
DE
Delaware
$5,000 -
ME
Maine
$5,000 -
CA
California
$5,000 -
CO
Colorado
$5,000 -
PA
Pennsylvania
$5,000 -
MO
Missouri
$5,000 -
OR
Oregon
$5,000 -
FL
Florida
$3,000
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BRAUNSTEIN | 2126872929 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| MICHAEL BRAUNSTEIN | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,433,899 | $565,540 | 72 | $5,000 | $75,000 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | $45,150,137 | $398,500 | 12 | $9,250 | $100,000 | $1,500 |
| 2021 | $41,345,581 | $296,150 | 13 | $12,400 | $88,750 | $2,500 |
| 2020 | $36,144,557 | $459,250 | 29 | $5,000 | $75,000 | $500 |
| 2018 | $39,900,598 | $435,290 | 23 | $10,000 | $75,000 | $1,265 |