Universal Music All Together Now
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc. is a private independent foundation established in 2022 and based in Santa Monica, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and serves as the philanthropic arm of Universal Music Group, working to amplify positive change through community engagement and strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$794K
+476.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-38.6% YoY
Grant Count
120
-32.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-8.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Universal Music All Together Now reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on leveraging music and cultural influence to drive positive change. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education and STEM education
- Criminal justice reform
- Family wellness and holiday support
- Back-to-school initiatives
- Black community support
- Pride month programming
- Public policy and voting initiatives
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 339 unique organizations to date.
Grant Range
$25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- District of Columbia
- New York
These three states account for approximately 60% of all grantmaking activity.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $137,800–$794,000 (figures vary across reporting sources)
- Total Revenue: $3.76–$3.8 million
- Total Expenses: $3.76 million
- Total Liabilities: $148,000
- Annual Income: $4 million
Staffing:
- 0 employees listed
- 8 officers and trustees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $794,000 | $137,800 | $1,795,401 |
| Revenue | $4,009,475 | $3,761,953 | $3,834,890 |
| Expenses | $3,277,982 | $3,762,510 | $3,822,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,353,275 | $5,419,554 | $3,247,438 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $27,888 | $41,180 | $48,804 |
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
210 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ada Developer's Academy ($50,000), Black Innovation Alliance ($50,000), End Aids Alliance (mental Health Coalition) ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GYRES SANTA MONICA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ADA DEVELOPER'S ACADEMY ISSAQUAH, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ALMA BACKYARD FARMS LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT) NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| AMERICARES - HAITI STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON GALLIEN | CHAIRPERSON / TREASURER | 0.08 | — |
| PETER ROSENZWEIG | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| SHERYL GOLD | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| MENNA DEMESSIE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KRISTIN JONES | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/27/24) | 5 | — |
| SUSAN MAZO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MATT REICHSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER RICE | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/27/24) | 1 | — |
| ARIELLE VAVASSEUR | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/27/24) | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in announcing grant recipients through UNIFIED Music Group initiatives, with grant announcements made in 2022 and 2024 for emerging music industry professionals and organizations.
Global Impact - Universal Music GroupSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Universal Music All Together Now fund?
The foundation's mission centers on leveraging music and cultural influence to drive positive change. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education and STEM education • Criminal justice reform • Family wellness and holiday support • Back-to-school initiatives • Black community support • Pride month programming • Public policy and voting initiatives • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Universal Music All Together Now?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 530 grants totaling $15.8 million across available records • Median grant size: $25,000 • Grant range: $432 to $300,000 • Average award: $30,000 • Grantmaking peaked in 2022 with $6.4 million distributed across 244 grants **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Howard University: $200,000 (General Operating Support) • Meharry Medical College: $200,000 (General Operating Support) • National Academy of Sciences: $200,000 (General Operating Support) **Annual Gi…
Where does Universal Music All Together Now make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • District of Columbia • New York These three states account for approximately 60% of all grantmaking activity.
What size grants does Universal Music All Together Now award?
In 2024, Universal Music All Together Now awarded 120 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Universal Music All Together Now required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Universal Music All Together Now reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Universal Music All Together Now's EIN?
Universal Music All Together Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1393552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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