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The Piano Santa Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing music education for children in the Portland Metropolitan area by providing comprehensive scholarships which include pianos/maintenance, performances, a music lending library, and a supportive environment for the student to thrive – on and off the piano bench.

COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED. We have A 6’7″ Yamaha C5 Grand and a Baldwin M Baby Grand Piano to award. Apply today!

PSF changes lives

This PSF video was produced and edited by Dan Sadowsky of Storymind Productions  

We are hiring!

Now is the perfect time to give back, while helping today’s youth take flight with our program that provides piano placements and a community of support. Our non-profit achieves this through our generous donors and grants. We are looking for someone willing to dedicate approximately 6 hours per week as our Executive Director.  $20.00 / hour (remember we are a small non-profit).  Below are the functional areas for which you would be responsible for throughout the year – with assistance from our amazing board and other volunteers. 

  • Fundraising and Outreach
  • Administration
  • Events and Recitals
  • Scholarship Programming

Our perfect candidate has a passion for the Arts, and appreciates the cultural importance that the Arts and Music play in our society. Must have functional experience in Microsoft Office, MailChimp or similar, excellent writing and communication skills, and is able to keep track of multiple tasks and deadlines. 

Our ideal candidate comes from the education sector.  We love our educators!

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@pianosanta.org

Jonah’s Musical Journey

Jonah has been studying piano for the last ten years and in 2023, he won the PSF Grand Scholarship Competition. Check out this video clip of Jonah performing Prelude No. 21 in B flat Major by Bach at the 2023 PSF Winter Recital. To learn more about Jonah, read about him in the 2024 PSF Newsletter.

The PSF Grand Scholarship Competition is offered every year and awards the use of a grand piano for 2 years! The next competition is in June.


The Piano Santa Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.