Special Projects: 2016-2017

The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of eleven Special Projects totaling $290,700 in both single year and multiple year grants. These grants are in addition to multi-year commitments to Astral Artistic Services, Inc., Rider University – Westminster Choir College, and Project 440 totaling $49,000. Lucinda S.…

Capital Support: 2015-2016

The Presser Foundation Announces Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Capital Support.  These grants, totaling $715,000 this fiscal year, are designated for capital projects that advance the cause of music education or support music philanthropy. Capital projects include the construction of new facilities and the renovation or…

Advancement of Music: 2015-2016

The Presser Foundation Announces Advancement of Music GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Advancement of Music. These grants, totaling $700,000, provide general operating support to music presenting, music performing and music education organizations within a 100-mile radius of Center City Philadelphia. Michael Stairs, Chair of the Advancement of Music…

Special Projects: 2015-2016

The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects Grantshe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of thirteen Special Projects totaling $366,500 in both single year and multiple year grants. Lucinda S. Landreth, President of the Board of Trustees, commented, “We are proud to support so many worthy music presenting, music performing and music education organizations in…

Capital Support: 2014-2015

The Presser Foundation Announces Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Capital Support. These grants, totaling $760,000 this fiscal year, are designated for capital projects that advance the cause of music education or support music philanthropy. Capital projects include the construction of new facilities and the renovation or…

Advancement of Music: 2014-2015

The Presser Foundation Announces Advancement of Music GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Advancement of Music. These grants, totaling almost $650,000, provide general operating support to music presenting, music performing and music education organizations within a 100-mile radius of Center City Philadelphia. Michael Stairs commented on the Advancement of Music…

Special Projects: 2014-2015

The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of three Special Project grantees including Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia; Piffaro, The Renaissance Band; and Settlement Music School. These grants, totaling $52,500, are in addition to the $184,500 in 75th Anniversary grants and $91,500 in commitments to multi-year Special Projects.…

75th Anniversary Special Projects Grant

75th Anniversary Special Projects GrantTo celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Presser Foundation (The Foundation), which was formally established in 1939 under various Deeds of Trust and Will of the late Theodore Presser, the Trustees invite eligible institutions to submit proposals to be considered to receive financial support for special projects that will especially celebrate and highlight the role…