The University Piano Foundation
The University Piano Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $249K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $24K.
The University Piano Foundation at a glance
In short: The University Piano Foundation gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,500
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,250
- +106.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $248,709
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The University Piano Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Oregon Univ for SAU in TER ($13K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The University Piano Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $17K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon Univ for SAU in TER Ashland, OR | Scholarhsip 2023-2024 | $13,000 |
| Southern Oregon Univ for Victoria S Ashland, OR | Scholarhsip 2023-2024 | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,709 | $29,738 | $21,770 | $16,500 | 2 | $38,270 | $24,468 | $15,920 |
| 2023 | $240,741 | $6,533 | $16,887 | $12,000 | 3 | $28,887 | $1,646 | $12,088 |
| 2022 | $251,095 | $-730 | $18,992 | $15,000 | 3 | $32,362 | $3,486 | $12,804 |
| 2021 | $270,817 | $6,987 | $14,919 | $12,000 | 2 | $14,264 | $6,332 | $15,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The University Piano Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The University Piano Foundation is led by Tom Lowell, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Lowell
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Tutunov
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Green
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meiwen Richards
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick McDonald (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 University Piano Foundation
How much does The University Piano Foundation give each year?
The University Piano Foundation gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
How large is The University Piano Foundation?
The University Piano Foundation reported $249K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The University Piano Foundation?
The University Piano Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR. It holds $249K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The University Piano Foundation operate?
The University Piano Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The University Piano Foundation's EIN?
The University Piano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0880525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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