A 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping California
jazz musicians in financial and medical crisis.
"My heartfelt thanks are simply not enough. The California Jazz Foundation quite literally kept me going as I recovered from cancer. These angels of music helped me with their gracious generosity. I am forever in their debt and will do whatever I can to give back to the next musician who is in need." - Anonymous
Help Line: 818-400-3263
Admin Office: 818-261-0057
OTHER AGENCY RESOURCES
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Actors Fund, Los Angeles
323-933-9244 request to speak to intake worker
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Jazz Foundation of America, New York
212-245-3999
www.jazzfoundation.org
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Music Fund of Los Angeles
323-993-3159
www.musicfundla.org
Union membership not required.
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Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc.
919-643-2456
www.musicmaker.org
Must be rooted in Southern musical tradition, 55 years + with annual income under $18K. Financial aid for food, shelter, medical, etc. Also instrument acquisition and tour support.
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MusiCares, Los Angeles
800-687-4227
www.musicares.com
Financial aid with basic needs, medical and substance abuse rehabilitation. Eligibility: 5 years in the music industry or 6 commercially released recordings or music videos.
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PATH - People Assisting The Homeless
323-644-2200
www.epath.org
Dedicated to ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH envisions a world where every person has a home.