The Academy of Music
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.1M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Academy of Music?
The Academy of Music is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($1.3M), William B Dietrich Foundation ($1.1M), Joanna McNeil Trust ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to The Academy of Music between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $1,315,010 | 14 | 2019–2024 |
| William B Dietrich Foundation | $1,112,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Joanna McNeil Trust | $375,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Innisfree Foundation | $91,944 | 1 | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Beazley Foundation Incorporated | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Goode Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation | $16,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Helen G Gifford Foundation | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation | $5,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The William and Valerie Schwartz Family | $5,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| WSFS Cares Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Quaker City Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2025) to $876K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has The Academy of Music received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation | TO BRING THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING MUSIC TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON ROADS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The William and Valerie Schwartz Family | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | CULTURE | $272,580 |
| 2024 | Beazley Foundation Incorporated | GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation | TO BRING THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING MUSIC TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON ROADS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | LITERARY | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | CULTURE | $247,720 |
| 2023 | Beazley Foundation Incorporated | GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation | TO BRING THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING MUSIC TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON ROADS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The William and Valerie Schwartz Family | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2022 | William B Dietrich Foundation | RESTORATION OF BROAD ST & LOCUST ST BALCONIES (3RD OF 3 INSTALLMENTS) | $317,000 |
| 2022 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | CULTURE | $233,500 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation | TO BRING THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING MUSIC TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON ROADS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The William and Valerie Schwartz Family | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Joanna McNeil Trust | GENERAL | $375,000 |
| 2021 | William B Dietrich Foundation | RESTORATION OF BROAD STREET & LOCUST STREET BALCONIES | $295,000 |
| 2021 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | 2021 DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION | $97,950 |
| 2021 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | 2021 DISTRIBUTION | $50,760 |
| 2021 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2021 | WSFS Cares Foundation | COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS (ART, COMMUNITY CENTERS, GREEN SPACES) | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Quaker City Foundation | OPERATIONS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | William B Dietrich Foundation | RESTORATION OF BROAD STREET & LOCUST STREET BALCONIES | $500,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED | $93,140 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Academy of Music?
The Academy of Music is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($1.3M), William B Dietrich Foundation ($1.1M), Joanna McNeil Trust ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to The Academy of Music between 2019–2025.
Who is The Academy of Music's largest funder?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Academy of Music, with $1.3M across 14 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has The Academy of Music received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to The Academy of Music across 39 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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