The Music Education Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2024
Total received
$485K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2021–2024
Who funds The Music Education Initiative?
The Music Education Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($260K), Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan ($175K), In Our Backyards Inc ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $485K in grants to The Music Education Initiative between 2021–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $260,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan | $175,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| In Our Backyards Inc | $30,109 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tyson Family Foundation Inc | $12,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | $7,250 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $210K.
What grants has The Music Education Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $210,000 |
| 2023 | Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan | MOAC | $90,000 |
| 2023 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | In Our Backyards Inc | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE JUKE JOINT PROJECT | $30,109 |
| 2022 | Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan | MOAC | $85,000 |
| 2022 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | ART SUPPORT | $7,250 |
| 2021 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | SEED FUNDING FOR MUSIC ED INITIATIVE | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Music Education Initiative?
The Music Education Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($260K), Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan ($175K), In Our Backyards Inc ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $485K in grants to The Music Education Initiative between 2021–2024.
Who is The Music Education Initiative's largest funder?
BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Music Education Initiative, with $260K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Music Education Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $485K in grants to The Music Education Initiative across 8 grants from 5 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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