The CMA Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$16.0M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The CMA Foundation?
The CMA Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Country Music Association Inc ($15.2M), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($335K), Pledgeling Foundation ($214K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.0M in grants to The CMA Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association Inc | $15,201,785 | 9 | 2020–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $335,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $214,018 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ramsey Foundation | $179,246 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $25,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Texoma Community Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $12,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Show Maker Symposium | $11,626 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Social Impact Fund | $6,750 | 1 | 2023 |
| Francis W and Louise Humphries Family | $800 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $749K (2021) to $4.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3.3M.
What grants has The CMA Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $3,082,459 |
| 2025 | Ramsey Foundation | To further the Foundation's Missions | $179,246 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $2,750,000 |
| 2024 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $30,810 |
| 2024 | Texoma Community Foundation | — | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $3,787,650 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR UNDESIGNATED SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2023 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $82,086 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | ON BEHALF OF LUKE COMBS AND WHISKEY JAM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Social Impact Fund | General Support | $6,750 |
| 2022 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $1,084,118 |
| 2022 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $76,909 |
| 2022 | PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne | Program Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2021 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $520,440 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR UNDESIGNATED SUPPORT | $190,000 |
| 2021 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $16,636 |
| 2021 | Show Maker Symposium | — | $11,626 |
| 2021 | The Minneapolis Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Country Music Association Inc | SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | $2,710,604 |
| 2020 | Country Music Association Inc | MUSIC CARES DONATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | Country Music Association Inc | TIME LIFE DONATION | $166,514 |
| 2020 | Country Music Association Inc | TORNADO RELIEF | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $7,577 |
| 2020 | Francis W and Louise Humphries Family | SEE STATEMENT 7 | $800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The CMA Foundation?
The CMA Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Country Music Association Inc ($15.2M), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($335K), Pledgeling Foundation ($214K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.0M in grants to The CMA Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The CMA Foundation's largest funder?
Country Music Association Inc is the largest recorded funder of The CMA Foundation, with $15.2M across 9 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The CMA Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.0M in grants to The CMA Foundation across 28 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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