Community Music School
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$437K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Community Music School?
Community Music School is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($98K), The Western New York Foundation ($50K), The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $437K in grants to Community Music School between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $97,909 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Western New York Foundation | $50,050 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The John R Oishei Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Paul J Koessler Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Hooper Legacy Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | $17,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Cullen Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Baird Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Richard W Rupp Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bill & Jackie Gurney Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $257K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
What grants has Community Music School received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hooper Legacy Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Western New York Foundation | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $30,343 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Hooper Legacy Foundation | MUSICTHERAPYPROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Richard W Rupp Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Western New York Foundation | FAMILY MEALS FOR STUDENTS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; SCHOLARSHIPS; JAZZ CLUB FOR KIDS | $14,288 |
| 2022 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Paul J Koessler Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Paul J Koessler Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Western New York Foundation | ICAP_ EXECUTIVE COACHING | $1,050 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; COMMUNITY BASED RECORDING STUDIOS; SCHOLARSHIPS | $53,278 |
| 2020 | The John R Oishei Foundation | RELOCATION OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL TO THE EAST SIDE | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE RELOCATION OF AN AFTERSCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM. | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Western New York Foundation | EAST SIDE RELOCATION | $35,000 |
| 2020 | The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Paul J Koessler Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Cullen Foundation | EAST SIDE RELOCATION/ COMMUNITY BASED RECORDING STUDIOS | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Lucille & Jack Yellen Foundation | FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Community Music School?
Community Music School is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($98K), The Western New York Foundation ($50K), The Walter E Schmid Family Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $437K in grants to Community Music School between 2019–2025.
Who is Community Music School's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of Community Music School, with $98K across 3 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Community Music School received?
IRS 990 filings record $437K in grants to Community Music School across 32 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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