BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$992K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
54
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC?
BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($245K), Fort Mason Center ($173K), The Coulter Family Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $992K in grants to BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $245,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Fort Mason Center | $172,930 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Coulter Family Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Elman Legacy Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Skoll Fund | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lakeview Foundation | $69,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Walther Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2023 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $33,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Bill Graham Supporting Foundation | $16,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Law Rocks Inc | $7,844 | 1 | 2023 |
| Save the Music Foundation | $6,392 | 1 | 2024 |
| Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives | $4,180 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation | $2,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Barrios Trust | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Allan H Rappaport Charitable Found | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| D'Addario Foundation Inc | $264 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $346K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
What grants has BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $20,500 |
| 2025 | Walther Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | $1,690 |
| 2024 | Fort Mason Center | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $172,930 |
| 2024 | Skoll Fund | GENERAL NONPROFIT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Lakeview Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | TO SUPPORT MUSIC CLASSES. FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Crankstart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Walther Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bill Graham Supporting Foundation | MUSIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND BILL GRAHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Save the Music Foundation | MUSIC EDUCATION | $6,392 |
| 2024 | Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives | FOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE. | $2,490 |
| 2024 | Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | D'Addario Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | $264 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Lakeview Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Crankstart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Walther Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Law Rocks Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,844 |
| 2023 | Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 54 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC?
BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($245K), Fort Mason Center ($173K), The Coulter Family Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $992K in grants to BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC between 2020–2025.
Who is BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC, with $245K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC received?
IRS 990 filings record $992K in grants to BLUE BEAR SCHOOL of MUSIC across 54 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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