Advancement of Music: 2017-2018

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…

Special Project grants

Special Projects: 2017-2018

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…

Capital Support: 2016-2017

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…

Advancement of Music: 2016-2017

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…

Special Project grants

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 Project grants

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…