Together, let’s create a brighter future for aspiring musicians and music lovers.

Help us reach our goal

Join us this Giving Season in donating to the Carmel PorchFest Grant program, where 100% of your donation goes towards Grants for local children, ages 5 – 18, with musical ambitions. $500 Donors will receive four tickets to our Feinstein’s VIP Lounge at each Carmel PorchFest & Late Night on Main event. (4 events total) A pair of CPF t-shirts will go to the first 10 donors, available for pick up at the first event June 21, 2025.

Carmel PorchFest and the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Venmo us today or email us to get involved!

Venmo us @Carmel-PorchfestLLC [(317) 909-5293]

Your Gift Helps Us Give Back to Youth

When a child applies to the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, we ask them to volunteer at one of our four events, so they can see first-hand the way our events bring the community together and the important role music plays in our events.

Carmel PorchFest Inc. is committed to helping as many children as possible with their musical ambitions and offering them funding for all their musical dreams. To date, we have provided over $25,000 in grants to local students. 

Carmel PorchFest  Inc. is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to Carmel PorchFest Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN 47-0961933).

Watch this short video to learn more about the Grant Program

Frequently asked questions

How can I donate? Venmo us @Carmel-PorchfestLLC [(317) 909-5293] or write a check to Carmel PorchFest Inc. Grant Program and mail to:

10967 Windjammer S. Indianapolis, IN 46256

 Will I receive a receipt? A receipt will be emailed to you for your contribution.

Is this donation tax deductible? Carmel PorchFest  Inc. is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to Carmel PorchFest Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN 36-2193608).

How does Carmel PorchFest Inc. use these funds?

100% of donations are dedicated to the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program. We work hard to make sure your gifts are used in the most efficient and effective manner. They go directly to deserving kids in our community who are asking for assistance in making their musical dreams come true.