The Presser Foundation Announces More Than $1.35 Million in General Operating Support Grants to Music OrganizationsIn a historic year, The Presser Foundation is pleased to announce another round of general operating support grants totaling $1,350,500 to 109 music organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area. Both the amount given, and the number of organizations given to,…
The Presser Foundation Announces $235,000 in New Special Project Grants to Music OrganizationsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Special Project grants totaling $235,000 to 24 music organizations for the fiscal year 2021-22. These grants are designated for special projects of music presenting, music performing, and music educating organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In…
Long-time Presser Foundation Trustee Robert W. Denious passed away on September 4, 2021. We received the news with deep sadness as Bob was a valued and congenial colleague in service of the musical and philanthropic vision of Theodore Presser. Bob served for nearly two decades as a loyal member of the Presser Board and had been elected…
Being vulnerable and open about one’s organization, one’s board, one’s feelings is never easy, even when around close family and friends. To do so in a (virtual) room with other nonprofits and a funder is even harder. To their immense credit, Monica Buffington (Kennett Symphony), Arreon Harley-Emerson & Brittney Lynn Stanton (Choir School of Delaware),…
The Presser Foundation Announces Nearly $2 Million in New Capital Support GrantsIn a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the Greater Philadelphia Area’s rich ecosystem of music performance, education, and community engagement, The Presser Foundation announces new Capital Support grants to thirty-five music organizations. These grants, totaling $1,954,200 and paid over…
The Presser Foundation Announces Nearly $1.2 Million in General Operating Support Grants to Music OrganizationsIn a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the greater Philadelphia area’s rich ecosystem of music performance, education, and community engagement, The Presser Foundation announces another round of general operating support grants to 86 music organizations. These…
It is with a profound sense of sadness and loss that we received word that long-time Trustee and former President of the Board of Trustees, Lucinda “Cindy” Landreth lost her battle with illness on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Shared by her family, “The Presser Foundation was at the top of her non-profit involvements. She loved…
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Thomas M. Hyndman, Jr., long time Presser Foundation Board Member and Officer. Tom’s tenure on the Presser Board began in 1959, and extended almost six decades. Even after becoming an emeritus board member he remained interested and involved in board committee activity until very…
The Presser Foundation Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Special Project Grants to Music Organizations and Undergraduate & Graduate AwardsIn a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the greater Philadelphia area’s rich ecosystem of music performance, education, and community engagement, The Presser Foundation announces Special Project grants to 42 music organizations. These…
It is with sadness, yet with gratitude and appreciation for her long life and all that she accomplished on behalf of others, that we lament the loss of our former leader, Edith A. Reinhardt. Edith was President of The Presser Foundation and her philanthropic work, particularly but not entirely, among music organizations is legendary. She…