Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization based in Pasadena, California, founded in 1948. Originally established as The Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee, the organization adopted the annual Showcase House of Design as its primary benefit in 1965. The organization operates with approximately 100 core volunteer members and 150 Associate members who provide financial support. With a staff of 2 employees, the organization is structured as a California public benefit nonprofit corporation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$977K
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
37
+2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+10.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission centers on supporting the arts and music in the community. Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has been supporting the arts since 1948 and has awarded over $27 million to support music programs in the community. The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Music education at all levels
- Music therapy for at-risk children
- Concert underwriting to ensure broad audience access
- Support for choral productions, musical theater, school marching bands, dance programs, opera, jazz bands, and orchestras
- Scholarships for young musicians
- Instrumental competitions for talented young musicians
The organization funds a diverse range of nonprofit organizations providing music and arts programs to students, seniors, and community members across various genres and performance types.
Grantmaking
Since 1985, Pasadena Showcase House has awarded nearly $700,000 in prize money through its Instrumental Competition for exceptionally talented musicians. The competition awards approximately $30,000 in annual cash prizes in the categories of strings, woodwinds, and brass to further music education. As of 2022, the competition is limited to high school students ages 14 to 19.
Review Cycle
on November 15, 2025. Inquiries can be directed to the organization's grants contact.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds nonprofit organizations in California, with emphasis on the local Pasadena and greater Los Angeles region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,698,122
- Total Revenue: $1.31 million
- Total Expenses: $1.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $1,000
- Total Giving: $976,700
Tax Status: The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity, tax-exempt since January 1964 (EIN: 23-7059730). Donations are tax deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,698,122 | $1,616,218 | $1,222,500 |
| Revenue | $1,305,019 | $1,460,961 | $1,322,980 |
| Expenses | $1,201,233 | $1,059,876 | $652,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $42,577 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Executive:
- Vikki Sung: President (2022-2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIKKI SUNG | Advisor/Parliam | 5 | — |
| SUZANNE HART | President | 30 | — |
| UNDINE SCHWARZ | 3RD VP FINANCE | 10 | — |
| DOTTY EWING | 2nd VP Benefit | 20 | — |
| COLLEEN ROBERTSON | INSTRUM COMPETI | 5 | — |
| CATHY HILTON | PUBLICATIONS | 20 | — |
| MATT MCINTYRE | 1ST VP | 10 | — |
| JENNY CHIANG | Treasurer | 20 | — |
| STEPHANIE JOHNSON | YOUTH CONCERT | 5 | — |
| MARSHA SEYFFERT | MUSIC MOBILE | 1 | — |
| ERIN DUNDEE HONORARY | ASSOC REP | 1 | — |
| LISA LOEFFLER | 4TH VP GRANTS | 10 | — |
| CINDY BENGTSON | MEMBERSHIP | 10 | — |
| CHARLOTTE LACEY | Secretary | 1 | — |
| SHARI DOMENGHINI | HOSPITALITY | 5 | — |
| ANI MANJIKIAN | PROVISIONALS | 5 | — |
| DANIELLE TAKATA HERRING | PUBLIC RELATION | 10 | — |
| LANI MOORE | SEASON TICKETS | 1 | — |
| DEBRA QURTMAN HONORARY | ARCHIVIST | 1 | — |
| MARYBETH REHMAN-DITTU HONORAR | ASSOC REP | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization continues to operate its annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design, which has become one of the oldest, largest, and most successful house and garden tours in the nation. The 2026 Showcase House of Design is scheduled for April 19 – May 17, 2026, featuring the Baldwin Oaks Estate redesigned by regional designers.
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Awards $1 Million in Gifts & GrantsThe organization maintains three annual music programs funded through proceeds from fundraising efforts and donations, in addition to its gifts and grants program supporting other nonprofit organizations in the community.
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Awards $1 Million in Gifts & GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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