Crescendo for Music and the Arts
Grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California · EIN 85-1154994
- California
- San Marino
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $360KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $8MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CRESCENDO FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS WAS INCORPORATED ON 4/29/19 AND RECEIVED ITS FIRST FUNDING ON 7/27/20. THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIFIC PURPOSE IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO WORTHWHILE NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, TO SUPPORT MUSIC AND THE ARTS IN THE GREATER PASADENA AREA OF CALIFORNIA AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO FOSTER AND FUND PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC, PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND SECURE THAT MUSIC AND THE ARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF AUDIENCES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts | $360K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.