American Pops Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$341K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds American Pops Orchestra?
American Pops Orchestra is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Dwight D Opperman Foundation ($225K), Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation ($62K), Ruesch Family Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $341K in grants to American Pops Orchestra between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dwight D Opperman Foundation | $225,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation | $62,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Ruesch Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mary Lou Lemon Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The John J Pohanka Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Victory Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has American Pops Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Dwight D Opperman Foundation | APO WAS FOUNDED IN 2015 WITH A MISSION TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION, AND REIMAGINATION OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC.THROUGH LIVE AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIONS, APO MAKES THE HIGHEST QUALITY ART ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCES. SEEING AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS-QUO OF THE REPERTOIRE AN ORCHESTRA PERFORMS, FOUNDER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, LUKE FRAZIER, CREATED THE AMERICAN POPS WITH THE INTENT OF BREAKING THE MOLD OF THE TRADITIONAL POPS ORCHESTRA. | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ruesch Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sami & Annie Totah Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROGRAMMING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Dwight D Opperman Foundation | APO WAS FOUNDED IN 2015 WITH A MISSION TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION, AND REIMAGINATION OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC.THROUGH LIVE AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIONS, APO MAKES THE HIGHEST QUALITY ART ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCES. SEEING AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS-QUO OF THE REPERTOIRE AN ORCHESTRA PERFORMS, FOUNDER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, LUKE FRAZIER, CREATED THE AMERICAN POPS WITH THE INTENT OF BREAKING THE MOLD OF THE TRADITIONAL POPS ORCHESTRA. | $45,000 |
| 2023 | The John J Pohanka Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Dwight D Opperman Foundation | APO WAS FOUNDED IN 2015 WITH A MISSION TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION, AND REIMAGINATION OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC.THROUGH LIVE AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIONS, APO MAKES THE HIGHEST QUALITY ART ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCES. SEEING AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS-QUO OF THE REPERTOIRE AN ORCHESTRA PERFORMS, FOUNDER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, LUKE FRAZIER, CREATED THE AMERICAN POPS WITH THE INTENT OF BREAKING THE MOLD OF THE TRADITIONAL POPS ORCHESTRA. | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Mary Lou Lemon Foundation | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Victory Foundation | FALL 2022 CHILDREN'S OUTREACH TOUR | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Dwight D Opperman Foundation | FOUNDED IN 2015 BY MAESTRO LUKE FRAZIER, THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA (APO) IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC TO DIVERSE NEW AUDIENCES IN DYNAMIC WAYS.APO'S MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION AND REIMAGINATION OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC. THROUGH LIVE AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATIONS APO MAKES THE HIGHEST QUALITY ART ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCES. | $90,000 |
| 2021 | Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Pops Orchestra?
American Pops Orchestra is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Dwight D Opperman Foundation ($225K), Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation ($62K), Ruesch Family Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $341K in grants to American Pops Orchestra between 2020–2024.
Who is American Pops Orchestra's largest funder?
The Dwight D Opperman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Pops Orchestra, with $225K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has American Pops Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $341K in grants to American Pops Orchestra across 13 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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