Nicolae Bretan Music Foundation
The Nicolae Bretan Music Foundation (EIN 13-2935875) is a Los Angeles-based private foundation dedicated to promoting the life and works of Romanian composer Nicolae Bretan. It appears in authoritative charity directories (ProPublica, Candid/Foundation Center, GuideStar) and files Form 990-PF showing regular charitable disbursements. Directory entries list site sections for About/Contact/Donate and performance/composition information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized arts or music organizations, university music schools, or programs that support composers, music education, instrument acquisition, or youth composition initiatives and that can be put forward via nomination or direct relationship to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Mission squarely focused on composers, classical music, or music education.
- • Programs for young composers, instrument support, or general operations for music organizations.
- • Existing relationship or introduction via a mutual contact, past grantee, or nominated status.
- • Budget requests on the scale of a few thousand to a few tens of thousands of dollars.
Geography
Recent grants were distributed across two states (Maryland and Virginia) rather than concentrated locally; for a micro private foundation this indicates a modest multi-state footprint rather than a purely local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct grantees including a university music school and a community consortium, with one recurring recipient from the prior year—a moderate diversity of independent recipients for a small foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows two new grantees in the latest year, so new entrants have been funded, but the foundation’s public notes that it funds only preselected applicants suggest access is primarily by nomination or relationship rather than an open competitive application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
