Funding search · music education · Massachusetts
Who funds music education work in Massachusetts
15 funders have a record of paying for music education work by Massachusetts recipients: 73 grants totaling $36.9M, most recently in 2025 — all private foundations. The largest by matched giving are Popplestone Foundation ($35.1M), The Klarman Family Foundation ($720,000) and The Lewis Prize Foundation ($262,110).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Massachusetts recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $12.5M to NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC — music education - endow nec prep scholarships ($12,000,000), early chilhood education pilot ($500,000)
Largest: $150,000 to Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc — support for music education programming
Largest: $104,110 to HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE INC — fund music education
Largest: $24,900 to WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE — music education
Largest: $75,000 to South Shore Conservatory — music education institution support
Largest: $250,000 to BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC — contribution to donnee to provide musical education
Largest: $10,000 to Concord Consrvatory of Music — music education
The Dovana FoundationWoodland Hills, CA
3 matching grants · $120,427 · through 2025Largest: $52,198 to NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY — music education
Largest: $2,000 to BOSTON STRING ACADEMY-SCHOLARSHIP — the scholarship will encourage growth in participation of the music education programs
Largest: $20,000 to COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER — mission to transform livesby providing equitable accessto music education & arts experiences
Largest: $10,000 to New Bedford Symphony Orchestra — music education program for students
Largest: $7,500 to PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA — to provide exceptional performances and critical music education programs
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