About Us
Recording Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that aims to expand the traditional music business model by fostering music rather than products and providing gateways, not gatekeeping, for artists and musicians.
About Us
Recording Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that aims to expand the traditional music business model by fostering music rather than products and providing gateways, not gatekeeping, for artists and musicians.
About Us
Recording Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit that aims to expand the traditional music business model by fostering music rather than products and providing gateways, not gatekeeping, for artists and musicians.
Our Mission
We help artists and musicians by providing grant support for the recording process.
Recordings are the gateway into and the fuel of today's music industry, and they are fundamental to humanity's expression. Our grants support the creative process while providing opportunities for producers, engineers, studios, and more.
In short, our grants
Record Music and Create Jobs.
Problem
The music business primarily benefits third parties, not those who create it. Artists struggle at every step of the creative process to make the music we all love. Meanwhile, big tech's appetite for AI training data is fueling a new wave of exploitation.
Solution
Choose to do good in the music industry. Support artists with grants that help them create, despite the flaws in today's system. Reject the industry status quo and value artists and musicians as critical cultural contributions, not just business ventures.
Outcome
Good music that is made by artists who feel valued, hopeful, and supported. Done in a way that multiplies impact by creating jobs for professionals, opportunities for artists, and sets a new tone for what is possible in the music industry.
Problem
The music business primarily benefits third parties, not those who create it. Artists struggle at every step of the creative process to make the music we all love. Meanwhile, big tech's appetite for AI training data is fueling a new wave of exploitation.
Solution
Choose to do good in the music industry. Support artists with grants that help them create, despite the flaws in today's system. Reject the industry status quo and value artists as critical cultural contributions, not just business ventures.
Outcome
Good music that is made by artists who feel valued, hopeful, and supported. Done in a way that multiplies impact by creating jobs for professionals, opportunities for artists, and sets a new tone for what is possible in the music industry.
Problem
The music business primarily benefits third parties, not those who create it. Artists struggle at every step of the creative process to make the music we all love. Meanwhile, big tech's appetite for AI training data is fueling a new wave of exploitation.
Solution
Choose to do good in the music industry. Support artists with grants that help them create, despite the flaws in today's system. Reject the industry status quo and value artists and musicians as critical cultural contributions, not just business ventures.
Outcome
Good music that is made by artists who feel valued, hopeful, and supported. Done in a way that multiplies impact by creating jobs for professionals, opportunities for artists, and sets a new tone for what is possible in the music industry.
Our Values
We believe that music can be much more than trends and profit.
Music, Not Product
We believe music is an essential part of our humanity, not just another thing to buy and sell.
Gateways, Not Gatekeepers
Opportunity creates possibility. We think some great music can be made when we open doors and create bridges.
Non Merit-Based Giving
Streams, followers, and accolades don't count as much as drive and dedication.
Our Values
We believe that music can be much more than trends and profit.
Music, Not Product
We believe music is an essential part of our humanity, not just another thing to buy and sell.
Gateways, Not Gatekeepers
Opportunity creates possibility. We think some great music can be made when we open doors and create bridges.
Non Merit-Based Giving
Streams, followers, and accolades don't count as much as drive and dedication.
Our Values
We believe that music can be much more than trends and profit.
Music, Not Product
We believe music is an essential part of our humanity, not just another thing to buy and sell.
Gateways, Not Gatekeepers
Opportunity creates possibility. We think some great music can be made when we open doors and create bridges.
Non Merit-Based Giving
Streams, followers, and accolades don't count as much as drive and dedication.
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Join our mailing list to learn about available grants and how our work is impacting music.
Email address:
Signing up for our email list indicates you agree to receive periodic emails. We will not share your information and promise not to abuse your inbox.
Join our mailing list to learn about available grants and how our work is impacting music.
Email address:
Signing up for our email list indicates you agree to receive periodic emails. We will not share your information and promise not to abuse your inbox.
Board of Directors
We Know the business of music.
Recording Fund is run by a team of Directors who are deeply embedded in the recording industry and nonprofit world. We are deeply dedicated to bringing an equitable, inclusive funding model to artists, musicians, and music professionals.
Max Allyn
Founder, President
Kate O'Connell
Brand & Marketing
Tina Mathieu
Secretary
Devin McGaughey
Treasurer
Brian Loevner
Operations Consultant
Board of Directors
We Know the business of music.
Recording Fund is run by a team of Directors who are deeply embedded in the recording industry and nonprofit world. We are deeply dedicated to bringing an equitable, inclusive funding model to artists, musicians, and music professionals.
Max Allyn
Founder, President
Kate O'Connell
Brand & Marketing
Tina Mathieu
Secretary
Devin McGaughey
Treasurer
Brian Loevner
Operations Consultant
Board of Directors
We Know the business of music.
Recording Fund is run by a team of Directors who are deeply embedded in the recording industry and nonprofit world. We are deeply dedicated to bringing an equitable, inclusive funding model to artists, musicians, and music professionals.
Max Allyn
Founder, President
Kate O'Connell
Brand & Marketing
Tina Mathieu
Secretary
Devin McGaughey
Treasurer
Brian Loevner
Operations Consultant
Advisory Board
We are supported by a diverse board of advisors whose expertise and insight help guide our mission forward, ensuring our success and sustainability.
Are you interested in joining our Advisory Board? Click here.
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Turn your love of music into support.
Your donation sounds good.
Turn your love of music into support.
Your donation sounds good.
Turn your love of music into support.