Greater Akron Musical Association Founda
To operate the endowment fund and other special funds for the benefit of the Greater Akron Musical Association and to promote public appreciation of the arts.
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda at a glance
In short: Greater Akron Musical Association Founda gave $392K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $392K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,500
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $391,500
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $391,500
- Total assets
- $9,080,112
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Akron Musical Association Founda funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Akron Musical Association ($392K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Akron Musical Association Founda gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $401K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Akron Musical Association Akron, OH | Operating Activities | $391,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,080,112 | $1,291,269 | $442,880 | $391,500 | 1 | $1,287,269 |
| 2024 | $8,593,260 | $662,907 | $424,496 | $370,500 | 1 | $655,907 |
| 2023 | $7,628,487 | $812,858 | $407,345 | $350,500 | 1 | $807,858 |
| 2022 | $7,075,051 | $330,670 | $392,892 | $331,000 | 1 | $325,718 |
| 2021 | $8,357,745 | $373,136 | $293,442 | $240,000 | 1 | $168,136 |
| 2020 | $6,683,764 | $493,116 | $440,062 | $400,500 | 1 | $488,116 |
About Greater Akron Musical Association Founda
Based on IRS filings
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $392K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda is led by Paul Jarrett, Gama Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Jarrett
Gama Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Clark
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Fahey
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Peter MD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Scarponi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Valentine
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pasternak
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Rosenburg
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Dowe
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Pipitone
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Susan Burnoski (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: William Dowling (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Melissa Johnson (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Akron Musical Association Founda
How much does Greater Akron Musical Association Founda give each year?
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda gave $392K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $371K across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Akron Musical Association Founda?
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Greater Akron Musical Association Founda?
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Akron, OH. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greater Akron Musical Association Founda operate?
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Greater Akron Musical Association Founda's EIN?
Greater Akron Musical Association Founda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1635435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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