Music Matters Fund Incorporated
Music Matters Fund Inc. appears to operate as Live Music Society, a private grantmaking foundation that supports small live-music venues and listening rooms in the U.S. The site describes grant programs (Music in Action and Toolbox grants), lists recent grantees, and names executive staff.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized live-music venue or listening room (including for-profit venue entities) seeking project support in the $10k–$50k range and able to provide multi-year financial documentation.
Good Fit
- • Operates an active small live-music venue or listening room.
- • Asks for project support within the $10,000–$50,000 band.
- • Can supply three years of financial statements and tax returns.
- • Has clear plans for sustaining or restarting live programming.
- • Is based in the U.S. (applicants have been funded across many states).
Geography
Observed giving is national in scope: recent grants reached organizations in 26 states and about 82% of dollars went outside the foundation's home state, though California received a meaningful share (about 18%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 59 distinct grantees and historically the foundation funds roughly 48–60 recipients annually, with a mix of venue operators (including many for-profit entities), indicating a broad recipient set for its program size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: the foundation publishes an online application process and the recent years show very high rates of new grantees (about 54 of 59 in the latest year), so unfamiliar venues have a demonstrable path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
