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EIN 95-4693145

Colburn Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Colburn Foundation was established as an independent foundation in 1999 and endowed by Richard D. Colburn, who was a businessman and philanthropist. Mr. Colburn passed away in 2004, but the foundation continues to be governed by a Board of Directors. Their mission is to promote a healthy and vibrant classical music community, primarily in Southern California, and to make grants to artistically excellent organizations for the performance and presentation of classical music, as well as for music education and the training of musicians.
Total revenues
$14,498,770
2023
Total expenses
$14,889,556
2023
Total assets
$194,280,032
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Colburn Foundation

Grants made by Colburn Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Colburn SchoolSupport of the Classical Arts$4,381,997
Los Angeles Opera CompanySupport of the Classical Arts$988,000
Musica AngelicaSupport of the Classical Arts$270,000
...and 57 more grants made totalling $6,906,497

Personnel at Colburn Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Allison SampsonBoard Member$81,598
Layne PinkernellTreasurer$61,108
Ruth ElielExecutive Director and Secretary$177,900

Financials for Colburn Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$4,230,172
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,263,665
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,933
Total revenues$14,498,770

Form 990s for Colburn Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-18990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-05-11990PFView PDF
2018-122020-01-28990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11693 San Vicente Blvd PMB 159
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
colburnfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(323) 464-4640
IRS details
EIN
95-4693145
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
111343
FTB Entity ID
2088075
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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