Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants
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- In Orange County with a special emphasis on the following
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Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orange County Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 17, 2026
Summary
The Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music, managed by the Orange County Community Foundation, supports dramatic arts and classical music programs in Orange County. This competitive grant program prioritizes funding for opera, choral, and symphonic performances, as well as dramatic arts performance groups and arts education for youth. It reflects the Marshall's enduring commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape through the performing arts.Overview
NOTE: Applicants should contact Foundation staff for full guidelines and eligibility requirements. Background and Purpose The Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music is a permanent endowment fund at the Orange County Community Foundation. This annual competitive grant program reflects the Marshall’s love of classical music and performing arts. Funding priorities include support of dramatic arts and classical music programs in Orange County with a special emphasis on the following: opera, choral and symphonic performancesdramatic arts performance groupsarts education for youth regarding dramatic arts and/or classical musicEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.What Orange County Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 975
- Total given
- $120.42M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,075–$11.02M
- By dollars: California 79%, District of Columbia 6%, Illinois 5%. Top recipient cities: Santa Ana, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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