Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
To receive and disburse fund for the public good in all matters relating to music.
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc gave $36K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,150
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $18,075
- Median grant
- $18,075
- Total assets
- $581,304
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Institutional Grants)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
Career Advancement Award
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Institutional Grants
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
Amount
$2,000 - $6,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Lifetime Achievement Award
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society ($30K). Together the top 2 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 503% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Philadelphia, PA | Support for Community Concert Series | $30,000 |
| Dolce Suono Ensemble Philadelphia, PA | Support for Performances | $6,150 |
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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 | $581,304 | $54,839 | $41,104 | $36,150 | 2 | $36,575 |
| 2024 | $549,857 | $28,686 | $16,670 | — | — | $19,344 |
| 2023 | $467,711 | $21,088 | $41,487 | $35,640 | 2 | $12,920 |
| 2022 | $502,124 | $97,151 | $10,950 | $6,000 | 1 | $83,331 |
| 2021 | $528,795 | $45,017 | $14,196 | — | — | $22,647 |
About Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $581K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc is led by Linda Reichert, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Reichert
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Blacksburg
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Drye
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Webber
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Peter Burwasser (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Galvan (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Huxsoll (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William McLaughlin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John French (2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Bryan (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc
How much does Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc give each year?
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc gave $36K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc?
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc reported $581K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What is Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc?
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $581K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc operate?
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc's EIN?
Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2642391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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