Music Performance Trust Funds 2
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 was established to arrange live musical performances by musicians in areas of the united states, its territories and the dominion of canada, without any admission fee, for the purpose of contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music.
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 at a glance
In short: Music Performance Trust Funds 2 gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $162,475
- -39.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Music Performance Trust Funds 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lyric Opera of Chicago ($13K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Music Performance Trust Funds 2 gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $7K (2021) to $55K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | Musical performances, without any admission, for the purpose of contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music. | $12,500 |
| North Texas Talent Partners LLC Arlington, TX | Musical performances, without any admission, for the purpose of contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music. | $12,500 |
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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 | $162,475 | $175,993 | $280,513 | $25,000 | 2 | $31 |
| 2024 | $266,995 | $161,025 | $284,434 | $45,000 | 3 | $46 |
| 2023 | $390,404 | $156,530 | $288,093 | $55,000 | 4 | $74 |
| 2022 | $521,967 | $158,155 | $151,368 | $37,500 | 2 | $70 |
| 2021 | $515,180 | $143,382 | $94,400 | $6,613 | 1 | $68 |
| 2020 | $466,198 | $201,580 | $107,192 | $51,916 | 4 | $258 |
About Music Performance Trust Funds 2
Based on IRS filings
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $162K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $31.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 is led by Robert M. Jaffe Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Jaffe Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
14.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Music Performance Trust Funds 2
How much does Music Performance Trust Funds 2 give each year?
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
How large is Music Performance Trust Funds 2?
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 reported $162K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is Music Performance Trust Funds 2?
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $162K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Music Performance Trust Funds 2 operate?
Music Performance Trust Funds 2 has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Texas.
What is Music Performance Trust Funds 2's EIN?
Music Performance Trust Funds 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6405088. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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