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,…
The Presser Foundation Announces Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Capital Support. These grants, totaling $716,185 this fiscal year including $352,370 in new commitments and $405,000 satisfying previous commitments. These grants are designated for capital projects of music organizations providing supports a broad range of classical symphonic,…
The Presser Foundation Announces Advancement of Music GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of multi- and single year grantees for Advancement of Music. These grants, totaling $828,000, provide general operating support to music presenting, music performing and music education organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Michael Stairs, Chair of the Advancement of…
The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of twelve new Special Projects totaling $259,500 in both single year and multiple year grants. These grants are in addition to multi-year commitments to The Philadelphia Orchestra and Bucks County Choral Society, totaling $54,100. Peter Burwasser, Chair of the Special…
The Presser Foundation Announces Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of grantees for Capital Support. These grants, totaling $647,500 this fiscal year, are designated for capital projects of music organizations providing a broad range of classical symphonic, chamber, choral and/or vocal music. Capital projects include the construction of new facilities…
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 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Michael Stairs, Chair of the Advancement of Music Committee, provides comment, “Having received…