Private foundation · Syosset, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Les Paul Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $104K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 57 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $418K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418K | $104K | 6 |
| 2023 | $525K | $90K | 5 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Michael braunstein · syosset · 2126872929 · info@lespaulfoundation.org
- What to send
- See website for form
- Deadlines
- January 15 and september 15
Next one: Jan 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- 501(c)(3), school districts, music related education, hearing research
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael K BraunsteinExecutive director
- Jeff SalmonTrustee
- Arlene PalmerTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Music programs
- Supporting funds for music programs
- Virtual bedside performance program
- Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes for Notes Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs | $35K |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Music programs | $30K |
| Musicians On Call | Nashville, Davidson County | Virtual bedside performance program | $25K |
| Country Music Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Supporting funds for music programs | $7,500 |
| Dynamo Studios | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Music programs | $5,000 |
| St George's Independent School Foundation | Collierville, Shelby County | Music programs | $2,000 |
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