Play It Forward
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$753K
Foundation funders
25
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Play It Forward?
Play It Forward is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Snowman Foundation Inc ($242K), The Oregon Community Foundation ($126K), Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $753K in grants to Play It Forward between 2020–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Play It Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Jackson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING (ROSE GRANT) | $35,000 |
| 2024 | James F & Marion L Miller Foundation | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MUSIC LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN PORTLAND AREA SCHOOLS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Marcia H Randall Foundation | SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Shapira Foundation | PROVIDE FREE MUSICAL LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS & PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Park Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Autzen Foundation | KEYS TO LEARNING AT BOISE ELIOT/HUMBOLDT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Arts Education | $6,850 |
| 2024 | The Starseed Foundation | CULTURAL SUPPORT | $6,373 |
| 2024 | The Roundhouse Foundation | RURAL OUTREACH PROJECT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CHILDREN | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Remax Equity Group Foundation | EMPOWERING MUSICIANS AND FANS TO MAKE THE WORLD A | $325 |
| 2023 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Arts Education | $16,350 |
| 2023 | Juan Young Trust | INSTRUMENTS FOR CHANGE PROJECT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Braemar Charitable Trust | TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Marcia H Randall | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Park Foundation | CHARITBLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Autzen Foundation | KEYS TO LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC M.A.G.I.C. | $4,300 |
| 2023 | Remax Equity Group Foundation | Empowering musicians and fans to make the world be | $2,550 |
| 2023 | The Roundhouse Foundation | INSTRUMENTS FOR LEARNING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Starseed Foundation | CULTURAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Shapira Foundation | PROVIDE FREE MUSICAL LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS & PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED PROGRAMMING (SUMMER PROGRAMS) | $1,250 |
| 2022 | James F & Marion L Miller Foundation | ONE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR MUSIC LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN PORTLAND AREA SCHOOLS | $15,700 |
| 2022 | Juan Young Trust | K-5 PIANO PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation | PIANO LESSONS (2ND INSTALLMENT) | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Park Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Firstenburg Foundation | FOR THE PURCHASE OF KEYBOARDS FOR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $8,750 |
| 2022 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Arts Education | $7,850 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Play It Forward?
Play It Forward is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Snowman Foundation Inc ($242K), The Oregon Community Foundation ($126K), Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $753K in grants to Play It Forward between 2020–2025.
Who is Play It Forward's largest funder?
Snowman Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Play It Forward, with $242K across 2 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has Play It Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $753K in grants to Play It Forward across 53 grants from 25 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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