MTAC Foundation
The Music Teachers’ Association of California® Foundation is a charitable organization, established in 1989 to support students across the 63 affiliated Branches statewide through the Foundation awards and scholarship programs. Since its establishment, the MTAC Foundation has provided thousands of dollars in grants, awards and scholarships to hundreds of deserving young students.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the MTAC Foundation is to provide opportunities for further musical education, the creation of new music, and public performances through scholarships, grants and awards.
Why Give?

When you contribute to the MTAC Foundation, you are helping foster artistic growth and achievement through programs that nurture the creation, performance, and further study of music. Your donation will fund the awards and scholarships given to deserving young musicians seeking to further their education and experience in both performance and creative musical fields. These musicians strive to achieve new heights in performances through the VOCE and Piano Concerto/Piano Solo competitions as well as the Young Artist Guild, which assists promising students in establishing a musical career. The Improvisation, Composers Today and the Young Composers Guild programs inspire students to create new music, and students have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned composers through the Friends of Today’s Music program which brings composer, performer, and audience together for an adventure in contemporary music. The Music Study Assistance Grant provides financial assistance to support ongoing private music study for motivated MTAC students.
With your support, the MTAC Foundation can continue to bring educational opportunities to students and to challenge them to achieve artistic excellence. Your contribution to the MTAC Foundation is an investment in the future.
Support Students In The Following Programs
Your donation provides awards, grants and scholarships for students in these programs to support the students in their musical endeavors and motivate them to aspire to a high level of artistry and creativity, in addition to enabling students to further their musical education.
Select on a program below to learn more about each program and donate.
*The Second Century Fund is a general fund designated for initiatives that benefit all of the MTAC Foundation programs.
Gifts to Music Teachers’ Association of California® Foundation can be made “in honor of” or “in memoriam” by selecting a program above and indicating the person to be honored in the notes section.
Donate by Mail
Make checks payable to “Music Teachers’ Association of California Foundation” and mail to:
Music Teachers’ Association of California Foundation
2121 N. California Blvd, Suite 1030
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Compose a Legacy: Donation Options
All gifts are eligible for tax deductions as allowable by law. The following information is general in nature. Before making any decision, please consult with an attorney and/or financial advisor.
Cash
Any amount is appreciated.
Appreciated Assets
Contribute appreciated assets, such as stocks or real estate.
Existing Life Insurance
Name the MTAC Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Trusts
Include MTAC Foundation in a charitable trust and/or annuities that provide the donor with a fixed or variable lifetime income
Wills
Designate a fixed amount, specific assets, or percentages of an estate for MTAC Foundation after all other expenses have been taken. Reduction of estate tax liability may also be available.
Other Options
eScrip is a company that allows you to contribute to MTAC Foundation by shopping online with select merchants or with your internet searches.
Did You Know?
- Students who engage in music programs outperform their peers in GPA, graduation rate, ACT scores, attendance, and discipline referrals. (KU News)
- Playing an instrument can lead to brain structural changes within just 15 months that improve motor and auditory skills in young children. (Bergman)
- Music is extremely beneficial for children’s language development. (Brown)
- Elementary school students with a superior music program scored 22% higher in English and 20% higher in math scores on standardized tests, compared to schools with low-quality music programs. (Brown)
The Music Teachers’ Association of California® Foundation, established in 1989 as the philanthropic arm of the MTAC Association, is a California based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization