The Ryuji Ueno Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2015, dedicated to supporting excellence in classical music, broadening its relevance to new audiences, and furthering innovation in the arts. The foundation supports individual artists to develop and explore their talent and achieve their full potential through a number of programs, including the Evermay Concert Series and the Potomac Music Lab. The Ryuji Ueno Foundation currently also supports The 6821 Quintet as a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and The New Orchestra of Washington.