Play It Forward
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$815K
Foundation funders
29
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Play It Forward?
Play It Forward is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by Snowman Foundation Inc ($244K), The Oregon Community Foundation ($126K), The Park Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $815K in grants to Play It Forward between 2019–2026.
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| The Jackson Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Harold & Margaret Taylor Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| Robbins Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $394K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has Play It Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Harold & Margaret Taylor Foundation | To ensure equal access to Music M.A.G.I.C. through musical instrument learning | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CHILDREN | $10,817 |
| 2025 | The Shapira Foundation | PROVIDE FREE MUSICAL LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS & PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Park Foundation | CHARITBLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Jackson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Robbins Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Remax PNW Foundation | EMPOWERING MUSICIANS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PL | $200 |
| 2024 | Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 | 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 | The Park Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 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 | Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CHILDREN | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Roundhouse Foundation | RURAL OUTREACH PROJECT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Dermody Properties Foundation | FUNDING THE ARTS WITH THE ADDED BENEFIT OF HELPING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Remax PNW 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 Denver Foundation | ARTS EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Autzen Foundation | KEYS TO LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC M.A.G.I.C. | $4,300 |
| 2023 | Remax PNW Foundation | Empowering musicians and fans to make the world be | $2,550 |
| 2023 | The Shapira Foundation | PROVIDE FREE MUSICAL LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS & PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Play It Forward?
Play It Forward is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by Snowman Foundation Inc ($244K), The Oregon Community Foundation ($126K), The Park Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $815K in grants to Play It Forward between 2019–2026.
Who is Play It Forward's largest funder?
Snowman Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Play It Forward, with $244K across 2 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has Play It Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $815K in grants to Play It Forward across 64 grants from 29 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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