Shearer-Owen Music Foundation
Invitation OnlySherman Oaks, California · EIN 84-4074007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$110K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innocence Project New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | General support | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District Coldwater Canyon Elementary School | North Hollywood, CA | Funding of two music teachers | $40,000 |
| Maestra Music Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104391
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4074007
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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