Nominations for Philanthropies

Any current dues-paying-member of Mu Phi Epsilon may nominate an organization for a Philanthropy Grant. Not all nominations will be awarded. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2026. The Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation will review nominations and award(s) at the following board meeting.

Nominations must include: 

• Organization name

• Organization mission statement 

• Contact (email and phone) for Executive Director or President of Board

• Link to or hard copy of annual financial report

• Names of active dues-paying members connected to Mu Phi Epsilon 

• Name of active dues-paying nominator 

To ensure the greatest impact, the organization must: 

• Have an operating budget of less than $250,000 

• Demonstrate how their mission aligns with that of the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation

• Be involved primarily in music making whether that be schooling, lessons, camps, or performances, etc.

• Provide services for or supports historically underrepresented and minoritized communities of music makers