Expanding its grantmaking beyond free concert series, the Foundation launches an open call for festival applications and awards grants to 55 U.S.-based nonprofits in over 30 states presenting free outdoor festivals that celebrate music, culture, location traditions, and creativity in public spaces.ShareRead More…

Expanding the regional impact of Levitt Music Series Grants, the Foundation announces first-of-its-kind partnerships with the State of Tennessee and the State of Mississippi. The partnership with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission awards six Tennessee communities with multi-year, Levitt AMP matching grants, and the partnership with the Mississippi Arts Commission awards..Read MoreShareRead More…

As the impact of Levitt programs continues to gain momentum nationwide, the Foundation receives a record number of Levitt Music Series applications. Following a historic Levitt public voting campaign with communities rallying to determine the top finalists, the Foundation announces grant awards totaling over $7 million to more than 60..Read MoreShareRead More…

Following the announcement of the Foundation’s spend down, the scope of the Foundation’s grantmaking expands through the launch of two pilot grant programs: Levitt VIBE and Levitt BLOC Music Series Grants. Piloted in Chicago, Oakland, and Indianapolis, Levitt VIBE brings the joy of free outdoor concerts to public spaces in..Read MoreShareRead More…

At the age of 72, Elizabeth “Liz” Levitt Hirsch, former Foundation Board President and a champion of the arts and community building, passes away at her home in Los Angeles.ShareRead More…

The Foundation’s sunset moves into the public phase with the announcement of its spend down of $150 million in assets by 2041—significantly increasing its ability to support free outdoor concerts and vibrant music ecosystems in more communities across America. With this commitment, the Foundation becomes part of a growing movement..Spend DownShareRead More…