The Musical Development Fund
The Musical Development Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $119.
The Musical Development Fund at a glance
In short: The Musical Development Fund gave $119 across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $119), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $119
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $119
- Median grant
- $119
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Musical Development Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Actors Fund ($119).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $119.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Actors Fund New York, NY | Covid-19 Emergency Assistance | $119 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,239 | $4,084 | $119 | 1 |
| 2019 | $1,845 | — | $180 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Musical Development Fund is led by Charlie Fink, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Charlie Fink
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Lintott
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Fink
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 The Musical Development Fund
How much does The Musical Development Fund give each year?
The Musical Development Fund gave $119 across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Musical Development Fund?
The Musical Development Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Reston, VA.
Where does The Musical Development Fund operate?
The Musical Development Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Musical Development Fund's EIN?
The Musical Development Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0362617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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