Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant supports music education and appreciation in Allentown, PA. Established by Mrs. Graham, the fund aims to foster understanding among community members while assisting music students and musicians. Grants range from $500 to $20,000, with about 10 awarded annually. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities. The foundation honors Mrs. Graham's legacy by promoting musical engagement and educational programs that enrich the local community.
Graham Music Fund provides grants for programs supporting the understanding and appreciation of music, and the education of music students and musicians of the Allentown, Pennsylvania community.
Average giving
Average grant size: $500 to $20,000Average number of grants per year: 10
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What Graham Music Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 9
- Total given
- $55K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $2,000–$20K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Allentown, PA; Bethlehem, PA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Community Music School · Allentown, PA
General operating
$20K
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PA
General operating
$12K
Young Peoples Philharmonic Lehigh Valley · Bethlehem, PA
General operating
$5,000
Allentown Symphony Association Inc · Allentown, PA
General operating
$5,000
Allentown Band Inc · Allentown, PA
General operating
$5,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music
- Music education
- Nonprofits
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