Fulcrum Point New Music Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Fulcrum Point New Music Project?
Fulcrum Point New Music Project is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Neisser Family Foundation ($782K), Walder Foundation ($75K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Fulcrum Point New Music Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neisser Family Foundation | $781,956 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Walder Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $35,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Reynolds Family Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $17,750 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Zuckerman Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Amphion Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found | $6,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation | $4,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kohl Feinerman Family Charitable Trust | $550 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2025) to $234K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $94K.
What grants has Fulcrum Point New Music Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Neisser Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $92,160 |
| 2025 | John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Neisser Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $96,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Amphion Foundation Inc | ENCOURAGE THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTEMPORARY CONCERT MUSIC | $2,500 |
| 2024 | John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $1,500 |
| 2024 | John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Neisser Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Reynolds Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Amphion Foundation Inc | ENCOURAGE THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTEMPORARY CONCERT MUSIC | $2,500 |
| 2023 | John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT - HANNAH/JESSICA | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Kohl Feinerman Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2022 | The Neisser Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $104,895 |
| 2022 | Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation | Champion diverse new music, present multi-media performances, generate educational programs and commission of innovative works. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Reynolds Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $4,500 |
| 2022 | The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc | PERFORMING GRANT | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Amphion Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2022 | John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | $1,500 |
| 2022 | John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation | GENERAL - 2022 HIGGINS / NULL (HANNA | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Kohl Feinerman Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2021 | The Neisser Family Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | $116,550 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Fulcrum Point New Music Project?
Fulcrum Point New Music Project is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Neisser Family Foundation ($782K), Walder Foundation ($75K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Fulcrum Point New Music Project between 2019–2025.
Who is Fulcrum Point New Music Project's largest funder?
The Neisser Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Fulcrum Point New Music Project, with $782K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Fulcrum Point New Music Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Fulcrum Point New Music Project across 46 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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