Friends of Chamber Music
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$301K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of Chamber Music?
Friends of Chamber Music is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Gilbert & Thyra Plass ($123K), Arts Council of Brazos Valley ($89K), Appelt Family Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $301K in grants to Friends of Chamber Music between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | $122,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arts Council of Brazos Valley | $89,180 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Appelt Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Rea Charitable Trust | $25,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Winkler Nina Astin Trust | $18,450 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Edge Eugene III Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $77K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $44K.
What grants has Friends of Chamber Music received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Appelt Family Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | — | $14,030 |
| 2025 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Appelt Family Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $14,500 |
| 2023 | The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $43,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Winkler Nina Astin Trust | BRINGING WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS TO BRYAN & COLLEGE STATIONS | $9,950 |
| 2023 | B Don & Becky Russell Charitable Foundat | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $17,500 |
| 2022 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Winkler Nina Astin Trust | BRINGING WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS TO BRYAN & COLLEGE STATIONS | $8,500 |
| 2022 | Edge Eugene III Charitable Trust | GENERAL OP NEEDS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | $12,750 |
| 2020 | The Gilbert & Thyra Plass | ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | $8,950 |
| 2020 | The Joyce Nies and Peter Witt Foundation | gENERAL OP NEEDS | $300 |
| 2019 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | $8,950 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Chamber Music?
Friends of Chamber Music is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Gilbert & Thyra Plass ($123K), Arts Council of Brazos Valley ($89K), Appelt Family Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $301K in grants to Friends of Chamber Music between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of Chamber Music's largest funder?
The Gilbert & Thyra Plass is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Chamber Music, with $123K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Chamber Music received?
IRS 990 filings record $301K in grants to Friends of Chamber Music across 21 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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