The Presser Foundation Will Distribute $1.148 Million in Capital Support Grants This YearIn a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Greater Philadelphia’s music organizations and their efforts, The Presser Foundation announces new Capital Support grants totaling $687,800 in single year and multi-year grants to 26 music organizations. The Foundation will also…
The Presser Foundation thanks Rosemary Hoitt of Ithaca College for writing this letter to us last fall. By Rosemary Hoitt, 2020-2021 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award Recipient I write this letter as a form of gratitude for the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award I am receiving. I know that this gift will help myself as well…
By Abby Rolland, Grants & Communications Manager It comes as no surprise that arts and cultural institutions have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these organizations rely heavily on ticket purchases and other earned income revenue streams to fund their programs and operations. With the total loss of all in-person audiences at the…
By Abby Rolland, Grants & Communications Manager To understand The Presser Foundation now, it’s important to understand the Foundation’s history, including the life and mindset of its founder, Theodore Presser. It all starts in 1848, with an individual born in Pittsburgh whose passion for music would grow throughout his life and become his life’s work.…
By Abby Rolland, Grants & Communications Manager In addition to understanding The Presser Foundation’s history and why it focuses on music philanthropy, recognizing the Foundation’s values and the role that they play in how the Foundation acts and works is key. The values, as well as the Foundation’s commitment to social justice, are embedded within…
Welcome to the first blog post in the newly revamped website of The Presser Foundation! We are excited about our new site and new social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram). We’re investing time, energy, and resources into sharing stories and magnifying important work in the music field (look for another blog post about…
The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection and funding of fourteen new Special Projects from music organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. These grants, totaling $131,000, are in addition to a previous commitment of $20,000 to Settlement Music School on behalf of long-time and retiring Trustees. Peter…
The Presser Foundation Announces Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Capital Support. These grants, totaling $761,185 this fiscal year, include $445,000 in new commitments and $316,185 satisfying previous commitments. These grants are designated for capital projects of music presenting, music performing and music education organizations in the…
The Presser Foundation Announces Advancement of Music GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of sixty-nine multi- and single year grantees for Advancement of Music. These grants, totaling $865,500, provide general operating support to music presenting, music performing and music education organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area. William B. McLaughlin, III, Chair of…
The Presser Foundation Announces Special Project GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection and funding of seventeen new Special Projects from music organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. These grants, totaling $321,500, are in addition to other previous Foundation commitments of $27,000 to organizations including LiveConnections and Curtis Institute of Music. Peter Burwasser,…