Les Paul Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Les Paul Foundation is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York with $42.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$42.3Mtotal assets

1997IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Les Paul Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $504K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Hearing Health Foundation $100K
Discovery World $75K
Waukesha County Historical Society&museum $50K
Notes For Notes Inc $35K
Soulsville Foundation $25K
Rowan University Foundation $25K
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $25K
Musicians On Call $20K
The College Of Saint Rose $20K
Guitars For Vets $15K
First Stage Milwaukee Inc $8K
Building For The Arts Ny Inc $6K
Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experien $5K
Public Broadcasting Of Northwest Pa Inc $5K
Country Music Foundation $5K
Dynamo Studios $5K
Riverwest Artists Association $5K
Collingswood Public Schools $5K
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation $5K
Amelia Park Children's Museum $5K
The Sheldon Arts Foundation $5K
Benchmark School $5K
Louisville Academy Of Music Inc $4K
Hear Your Song Inc $4K
Bright Beginnings School $4K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$590K
FY2020$518K
FY2021$665K
FY2022$566K
FY2023$525K

About Les Paul Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSyosset, New York
EIN133911396
IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Les Paul Foundation?

Les Paul Foundation is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York with $42.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Les Paul Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Les Paul Foundation?

Les Paul Foundation's EIN is 133911396. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Les Paul Foundation?

Private foundations like Les Paul Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Les Paul Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.