irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $273KCHAMBER MUSIC MAGAZINETO HIGHLIGHT THE WORK OF CHAMBER ENSEMBLES AND PRESENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, AND TO KEEP THE FILED INFORMED OF NEWS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE CHAMBER MUSIC COMMUNITY, CMA PUBLISHES "CHAMBER MUSIC" MAGAZINE QUARTERLY. RECEIVING THE MAGAZINE IS A BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP IN CMA.
- #2 $476KNATIONAL CONFERENCECMA PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE EACH JANUARY THAT BRINGS THE MEMBERS OF THE FIELD TOGETHER FOR A WEEKEND OF LEARNING, SHARING BEST PRACTICES, SHOWCASE PDERFORMANCES, AND CONCERTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber Music Magazine
Quarterly publication highlighting chamber ensembles and presenters, providing news and resources for the chamber music community; distributed as a membership benefit.
Grant Programs
Offers multiple grant initiatives including Artistic Projects, Ensemble Forward, New Jazz Works, Classical Commissioning, and Presenter Consortium for Jazz to support creation, performance, and development in the chamber music field.
Member Benefits and Services
Provides professional development resources, funding opportunities, networking via member directory, and discounted conference access to members in the chamber music field.
National Conference
Annual gathering in January featuring learning sessions, best practices sharing, showcase performances, and networking for chamber music professionals; held in rotating cities including Chicago and New York.
Sound Journeys
Public engagement program linking artists to community networks, organizations, and educational programs to expand social impact.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 4 activities
- Awarding grants to support creation and performance of new chamber musicFunds the creation, performance, and recording of new chamber music works through grant programs that support composers, ensembles, and presenters. In 2025, provided $1,261,350 in funding to 338 musicians and 20 presenting organizations across more than 20 states.
- Funding classical music commissions and performance projectsAwards grants for classical music commissions and performance initiatives, including projects that incorporate artist mentorship components.
- Providing organizational development grants to ensembles and presentersOffers grants to support the growth and sustainability of chamber music ensembles and presenters, including funding for business consulting and capacity-building initiatives, particularly for those affected by disruptions in grant funding.
- Supporting new works by jazz artists through grantsProvides funding for the creation of new jazz compositions and performances by jazz ensembles and composers, including support through consortium-based presenter networks.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating community building and networking in the chamber music fieldFosters a connected, inclusive community of musicians, presenters, artist managers, and supporters by providing platforms, resources, and opportunities for engagement and growth, including international delegations such as a 2020 visit by Puerto Rican musicians to New York.
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Music Awards and Honors Programs 1 activity
- Presenting national awards to recognize excellence in chamber musicRecognizes outstanding contributions to the chamber music field through annual awards, including the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award, the Michael Jaffee Visionary Award, Ensemble of the Year, Commission/New Work of the Year, and other honors celebrating artistic achievement, innovation, and community impact.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Producing an annual conference for the chamber music fieldHosts an annual conference each January that convenes musicians, presenters, and industry leaders for professional development, networking, best-practice sharing, showcase performances, and concerts to advance artistic excellence and organizational resilience.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publishing Chamber Music magazine and field research featuresProduces a quarterly magazine and publishes in-depth research articles that document and highlight chamber music ensembles, artistic collaborations, historical figures, and contemporary developments in the field, including features on the Takács Quartet, Lil Hardin Armstrong, and the Poiesis Quartet.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.08M
Contributions & grants$1.89M61%
Program service revenue$484K16%
Investment income$702K23%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.66M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.09M
Grants paid out$1.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.11M
Cash$1.26M
Investments$9.85M
Liabilities$1.77M
Net assets$10.34M
Liquid reserves36.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +75.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN KWAN LOUCKS | CEO | 50 | $190K |
| JOSE FELICIANO | DIRECTOR OF GRANT PROGRAMS | 40 | $121K |
board members · 23
- ADRIANA LINARES — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNIE FULLARD — BOARD MEMBER
- BRYAN YOUNG — CHAIR
- CALVIN LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLTON FORD — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER SHIH — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL SEEFF — BOARD MEMBER
- DAWN BERRY-WALKER — BOARD MEMBER
- DWIGHT TRIBLE — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD KIM — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN SUNG — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES E ROCCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET GREEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY ZEIGLER — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIE OH BROWN — TREASURER
- JENNIFER GRIM — PRESIDENT
- JENNY BILFIELD — VICE PRESIDENT
- JESSICA HAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIAN HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIANA HAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC D OSTROW — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- NATALIE HAAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Brass Quintet Partner — Recipient of funding through the Artistic Projects program.
- Art Lit Lab Partner — Recipient of grant funding through the Presenter Consortium for Jazz program.
- Bang on a Can Partner — Recipient of the 2025 Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award from Chamber Music America.
- Berta Moreno & La Troupe Partner — Recipient of funding through the Performance Plus program.
- Corporate Partners Partner — Corporate entities that invest in Chamber Music America's national network.
- Cross-Country Chamber Consortium Partner — Commissioned Kyle Rivera’s Anaglyph, which received the 2024 Commission / New Work of the Year award from Chamber Music America.
- EMPECTET Partner — Recipient of funding through the Performance Plus program.
- Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Partner — Recipient, with William Ransom, of the 2025 Community Impact / Presenter of the Year award from Chamber Music America.
- Haeun Joo Trio Partner — Recipient of funding through the Performance Plus program.
- Ikioi Quartet Partner — Recipient of funding through the Performance Plus program.
- JACK Quartet Partner — Recipient of the 2024 Michael Jaffee Visionary Award from Chamber Music America.
- Max Bessessen & Feet Don’t Change Partner — Recipient of funding through the Artistic Projects program.
- Musiqa Partner — Recipient, with Anthony Brandt, of the 2025 Interdisciplinary Collaboration of the Year award from Chamber Music America.
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc. Partner — Recipient of grant funding through the Presenter Consortium for Jazz program.
- Noah Garabedian Quintet Partner — Recipient of funding through the New Jazz Works program.
- Poiesis Quartet Partner — Featured in a published article about the quartet's formation and artistic journey.
- Rebecca Kleinmann Quintet Partner — Recipient of funding through the Performance Plus program.
- Splinter Reeds Partner — Recipient of funding through the Classical Commissioning program.
- Stephen Philip Harvey Octet Partner — Recipient of funding through the New Jazz Works program.
- Stratøs Network — Ensemble member of Chamber Music America since 2022, highlighted for creating new jazz compositions and receiving awards.
- Summer of the Arts, Inc. Partner — Recipient of grant funding through the Presenter Consortium for Jazz program.
- Takács Quartet Partner — Profiled in a feature article on their five-decade career in string quartet artistry.
- Tessa Souter Partner — Recipient of funding through the Artistic Projects program.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Field-Building Through Knowledge and Network Conveningmethodology: field_buildingBy developing shared knowledge resources and convening stakeholders, CMA strengthens the chamber music ecosystem because collective learning and connection foster sustainability and innovation across the field.
- Grant-Funded Creative and Organizational Developmentmethodology: organizational_development_grantsBy combining financial support with professional development and mentorship, CMA enhances the sustainability and artistic growth of ensembles and composers because funding alone is less effective without capacity-building and guidance.
- Inclusive Artistic Participation as a Source of Collective Valuemethodology: inclusive_artistic_participationBy intentionally integrating diverse voices, cultures, and perspectives into chamber music programming and practice, CMA generates broader artistic and social value because inclusion expands creative expression and fosters a culture of belonging.