Private foundation · Santa Barbara, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Music Matters Fund Inc.

EIN 85-1467296 · Website · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2024

Takes applications

In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $57,500 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $8,500 to $40,000. Most often for: “Project support”.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee: 3 totaling $57,500 · 3 in Davidson County
Typical grant How we figure this: $8,500 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask How we figure this: About $9,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Davidson County · plus 56 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment: None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups? How we figure this: 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
Total giving that year: $1 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$1M	$58K	3
2023	$797K	$8,000	1

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Its grants listed in GrantMe:

Music in Action Grant (small music venues) · due Mar 12, 2027
Toolbox Grant (practical upgrades for small music venues) · due Sep 16, 2027

Each listing has the current way to apply, checked on the funder's own site or filing.

Contact: Cat Henry · New york · (212) 607-6100 · Info@livemusicsociety.org
What to send: Music matters fund inc. Expects that the majority of its disbursements will be through grants. The established grant procedures include the following steps: 1. Announcement of the grants. Working in conjunction with musicians, industry professionals, and industry organizations such as the national independent venue association, music matters fund, inc. Announces the grant application timeframe, process, and online application portal. 2. Application submission. Through the online application portal, venues answer various eligibility questions, submit their applications, and required documents (including three years' worth of financial statements, income tax returns, analyses of revenue by category and expenses by category). Applicants must also detail the grant amount requested (expected to be between 10,000 and 50,000) and the expected use of the funds. 3. Initial review. At the close of the application period, various applications are eliminated to the extent they do not meet the requ
Deadlines: Music matters fund, inc. Announces the grant application timeframe, process, and online application

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

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Jeffrey WilkinsTreasurer
Stephen WebberSecretary
Cat HenryExec directr
Gavin BergerPresident

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

Project support (3 grants)

Tennessee organizations it funded

Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Music Matters Fund Inc.
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
Drkmttr Collective LLC	Goodlettsville, Davidson County	Project support	$40K
East Room LLC	Nashville, Davidson County	Project support	$9,000
The 5 Spot	Nashville, Davidson County	Project support	$8,500