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Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Geography

  • In Orange County with a special emphasis on the following

Overview

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 music

Eligibility

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.

Example grants

  • Surfing Heritage and Culture Center · San Clemente, CA

    Arts and culture

    $11.02M

  • City of Anaheim · Anaheim, CA

    Community improvement and development

    $10.86M

  • Stanford University · Stanford, CA

    Education

    $10.11M

  • Pimco Foundation · Newport Beach, CA

    Community improvement and development

    $7.05M

  • Advocate Charitable Foundation · Oak Brook, IL

    Health and wellness

    $6.15M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsperforming-artstheatermusicartsyouth-programs

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