Ross Mckee Foundation For The Musical Arts | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-1450203
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, Ross Mckee Foundation For The Musical Arts has awarded 129 grants totaling $444,112 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $500 to $20,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 6 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (65%), Berkeley (17%), Oakland (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ross Mckee Foundation For The Musical Arts's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
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| Community Music Center | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Music Education And Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2024 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Summer Music Education Program. | 2024 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2024 |
| Lieder Alive | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2024 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,900 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2024 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of International Piano Music Festival Providing Local Community Musical Programs. | 2024 |
| Intermusic Sf | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Amateur Music Network | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| California Music Center | $885 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Community Music Center | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Music Education And Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Summer Music Education Program. | 2023 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of International Piano Music Festival Providing Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Intermusic Sf | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Amateur Music Network | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| California Music Center | $885 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Community Music Center | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Music Education And Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Summer Music Education Program. | 2023 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of International Piano Music Festival Providing Local Community Musical Programs. | 2023 |
| Old First Concerts | $1,964 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| San Jose Chamber Music Society | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $2,600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf Contemporary Music | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $1,675 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Other Minds | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $11,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Bay Area Rainbow Symphony | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Old First Concerts | $1,964 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| San Jose Chamber Music Society | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $2,600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf Contemporary Music | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $1,675 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Other Minds | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $11,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Bay Area Rainbow Symphony | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Old First Concerts | $1,964 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| San Jose Chamber Music Society | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $2,600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf Contemporary Music | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $1,675 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Other Minds | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Sf International Piano Festival | $11,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Bay Area Rainbow Symphony | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2022 |
| Community Music Center | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition | 2021 |
| Noe Valley Chamber Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations | 2021 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $3,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts Camp | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Participation In Summer Jazz Camp | 2021 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs | 2021 |
| San Francisco International Piano F | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Other Minds | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Gwendolyn Mok | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $1,300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations | 2021 |
| Community Music Center | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition | 2021 |
| Noe Valley Chamber Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations | 2021 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $3,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts Camp | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Participation In Summer Jazz Camp | 2021 |
| Lieder Alive | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs | 2021 |
| San Francisco International Piano F | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Other Minds | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Gwendolyn Mok | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs | 2021 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $1,300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations | 2021 |
| Amateur Music Network | $1,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Compositon. | 2020 |
| Community Music Center | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition. | 2020 |
| Intermusic Sf | $1,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2020 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $1,300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Venues. | 2020 |
| Sf Conservatory Of Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship For College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2020 |
| Sf State Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship For College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2020 |
| Bard Music West | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2018 |
| California Music Center | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Collaboration With Other Musical Organizations To Produce Concerts And Recitals Featuring Young Musicians. | 2018 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts Camp | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Multi-generational Musical Training Program, Participation In Summer Jazz Camp. | 2018 |
| Chamber Music Of San Francisco | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations. | 2018 |
| Community Music Center | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition. | 2018 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs. | 2018 |
| Intermusic Sf | $3,325 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2018 |
| Ives Collective | $1,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Performance Of New Chamber Music | 2018 |
| Left Coast Chamber Ensemble | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Innovative Programs-pairing Of New Works With Traditional Masterpieces To Reveal Expressive Intent Of Composers From Every Age. | 2018 |
| Oakland East Bay Symphony | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2018 |
| Other Minds | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Programs Featuring New Music By "maverick" Composers | 2018 |
| Palo Alto Philharmonic | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2018 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc-living Jazz | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2018 |
| San Francisco Performances | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible And Affordable Public Concerts In Local Venues. | 2018 |
| Sf Conservatory Of Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship For College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2018 |
| Sf State Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship For College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2018 |
| Community Music Center | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition. | 2017 |
| Sf State Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2017 |
| Sf Conservatory Of Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2017 |
| Palo Alto Philharmonic | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Peninsula Symphony | $2,500 | Los Altos, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Programs. | 2017 |
| San Francisco Contemporary Music Pl | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs. | 2017 |
| Cazadero Performing Arts Camp | $1,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Multi-generational Musical Training Program, Participation In Summer Jazz Camp. | 2017 |
| Music At Kohl Mansion | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Rhythmic Concepts Inc | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Bay Area Rainbow Symphony | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Lieder Alive | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Program. | 2017 |
| Intermusic Sf | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Del Sol Quartet | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations. | 2017 |
| Berkeley Chamber Performances | $500 | Kensington, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations. | 2017 |
| Ensemble For These Times | $1,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs. | 2017 |
| Stanford Jazz Workshop | $1,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| American Beethoven Society | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Bard Music West | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2017 |
| Community Music Center | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education For Music Performance And Composition. | 2016 |
| Sf State Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2016 |
| Sf Conservatory Of Music | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | College Level Education For Piano Students. | 2016 |
| Ives Collective | $1,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Performance Of New Chamber Music | 2016 |
| Sf Friends Of Chamber Music | $1,650 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations. | 2016 |
| Palo Alto Philharmonic | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support Of Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2016 |
| San Francisco Contemporary Music Pl | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs. | 2016 |
| Music At Kohl Mansion | $2,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Music Programs. | 2016 |
| Noe Valley Chamber Music | $3,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Innovative And Accessible Concert Presentations. | 2016 |
| Elevate Ensemble | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Performances Of New And Innovative Musical Programs. | 2016 |
| Lieder Alive | $1,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Accessible Local Community Musical Program. | 2016 |
| Chamber Music Of San Francisco | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Of Chamber Music Performances In Accessible Local Locations. | 2016 |
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| EIN | 94-1450203 |
| Website | http://www.rossmckeefoundation.org |
| Address | 257 DORLAND ST San Francisco, CA 94114-2024 |
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