Augusta Read Thomas and
Augusta Read Thomas and is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its filing describes support for promoting, recording, and archiving musical works by Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands.
Augusta Read Thomas and at a glance
In short: Augusta Read Thomas and gave $29K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,745
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,597
- -48.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $1,381,197
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Augusta Read Thomas and
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists “ART AND BR TRUST” as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Art And Br Trust
Mailing address: 330 S Michigan Ave 1804, Chicago, IL 60604-4343
Phone: (617) 306-8112
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Augusta Read Thomas and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jeff Milarsky ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (67%), New York (23%), Massachusetts (6%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Milarsky New York, NY | Program Service Grant | $5,000 |
| Ming Huan Xu Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,950 |
| Winston Choi Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,950 |
| Marianne Parker Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,760 |
| Theo Ramsey Watertown, MA | Program Service Grant | $1,700 |
| Daniel Pesca Rochester, NY | Program Service Grant | $1,700 |
| John Corkill Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,300 |
| Greg Beyer Dekalb, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,300 |
| Adam Rosenblatt Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,300 |
| Kyle Flens Chicago, IL | Program Service Grant | $1,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,381,197 | $410,911 | $131,683 | $28,745 | 18 | $131,683 | $256,155 |
| 2024 | $1,170,924 | $885,896 | $122,571 | $28,120 | 9 | $249,767 | $687,611 |
| 2023 | $947,761 | $533,353 | $76,994 | — | — | $533,353 | $10,318 |
| 2022 | $329,156 | $277,787 | $17,828 | — | — | $277,787 | $1,310 |
| 2021 | $140,592 | $140,592 | — | — | — | $140,592 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities that include recording and archiving musical works by Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands, and funding grants to promote their works and support recording and archiving.
Among its 2025 grantees, Akropolis Quintet Inc. received $1,000. The grantee describes its mission as expanding access to contemporary music through performances, educational workshops, and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $28,745. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,300. The largest listed grant was $5,000; the other listed grants ranged from $1,200 to $1,950.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands as trustees, and Phil Pierick and Maria Savannah as directors.
Augusta Read Thomas and's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Savannah
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$11K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Phil Pierick
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$32K (2024) → $33K (2025)
Augusta Read Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Rands
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Bierbusse (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nicholas Yasillo (2018–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Phil Pierick (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Read Thomas and
How much does Augusta Read Thomas and give each year?
Augusta Read Thomas and gave $29K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 9 grants.
What is Augusta Read Thomas and's typical grant size?
Augusta Read Thomas and's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,597, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Augusta Read Thomas and give grants?
Augusta Read Thomas and gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Evanston, IL (3 grants) and Skokie, IL (2 grants).
Does Augusta Read Thomas and give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Augusta Read Thomas and's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Service Grant" (17 grants).
Who are Augusta Read Thomas and's largest grantees?
Augusta Read Thomas and's largest 2025 grantees include Jeff Milarsky ($5,000), Ming Huan Xu ($1,950) and Winston Choi ($1,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Augusta Read Thomas and?
Augusta Read Thomas and reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $411K.
What does Augusta Read Thomas and fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities that include recording and archiving musical works by Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands, and funding grants to promote their works and support recording and archiving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Augusta Read Thomas and?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Augusta Read Thomas and's EIN?
Augusta Read Thomas and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6419174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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