irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KPLAY-IN, JUST-PLAY AND IMPRESARIO GRANTS SUPPORT PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT AMATEUR CHAMBER MUSICIANS. WHILE JUST-PLAY AND IMPRESARIO GRANTS SUPPORT INFORMAL CONCERTS, PLAY-INS ARE PUBLIC EVENTS WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND PLAYING LEVELS GATHER TO PLAY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR PURE PLEASURE. PLAY-INS ARE NOT PERFORMANCES, BUT SOME INCLUDE NON-PLAYING LISTENERS. ALTHOUGH PROFESSIONAL CHAMBER MUSICIANS MAY BE INVOLVED AS ORGANIZERS OR PLAYING ALONG, THE PROGRAM HELPS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING CHAMBER MUSIC.
- #2 $11KTHE HOME COACHING PROGRAM ENCOURAGES MUSICIANS WHO MEET REGULARLY AS A GROUP TO ENGAGE A PROFESSIONAL COACH IN ORDER TO GAIN MUSICAL INSIGHT, DEVELOP EFFICIENT REHEARSAL SKILLS AND EXCHANGE MUSICAL IDEAS. ACMP PROVIDES UP TO 100% OF THE COACH'S FEES. ENSEMBLE MEMBERS MUST BE ACPM MEMBERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Home Coaching Program
Provides financial support for chamber music groups to hire professional coaches for rehearsals and development
Just-Play and Impresario Grants
Funds informal chamber music concerts and events organized by individuals or groups globally
Livestream Masterclass
Free virtual masterclass featuring professional ensembles working with learning quartets; accessible worldwide
Worldwide Play-In Weekend
Annual global event where chamber music players gather to play together in person and virtually across multiple countries
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding annual grants and recognition for excellence in chamber music educationProvides the Susan McIntosh Lloyd Award and other annual grants to recognize excellence and diversity in chamber music education, supporting organizations such as the SoCal Chamber Music Workshop and funding special projects through competitive selection.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Facilitating connections among chamber musicians through a free membership and directoryOffers free membership and maintains a global directory that connects amateur and professional chamber musicians, enabling users to list organizations, add and manage events, and find others at similar playing levels using a self-assessed classification system.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding participatory chamber music programs and events globallyAwards grants through an international program that supports individual access to professional coaching and informal performances, funds organizations hosting workshops and community music programs, and provides up to $500 for public Play-Ins and up to $300 for informal ensemble performances, with over 3,000 grants totaling more than $4 million awarded since 2016.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Hosting virtual masterclasses and webinars with professional ensemblesProduces interactive live stream masterclasses and online webinars featuring renowned professional chamber ensembles such as the Imani Winds, Jasper Quartet, and Kronos Quartet, where learning quartets are coached and global participants engage through live chat.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Operating the Home Coaching ProgramProvides financial support to amateur chamber music groups to work with professional coaches, improving their musical and rehearsal skills through the Home Coaching Program.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organizing and performing chamber music concerts in public and private venuesOrganizes and performs chamber music concerts in diverse public spaces such as coffee houses in Cuenca, Ecuador and Granada, Spain, as well as private events including weddings and house concerts, with historical performances in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1970s.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizing annual Worldwide Play-In Weekend eventsHosts the annual Worldwide Play-In Weekend, a global event that brings together adult amateur chamber musicians to play collaboratively, held virtually and in person on dates including March 20–21, 2021, May 19–21, 2023, and the first full weekend in March to coincide with J.S. Bach’s birthday.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$161K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$402
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
Cash$94K
Investments$0
Liabilities$320
Net assets$100K
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE GRIFFIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 13 | $38K |
board members · 8
- BEN PFEIFER — MEMBER AT LARGE
- BOB GOETZ — MEMBER AT LARGE
- JONATHAN WANG — TREASURER
- LOUISE K SMITH — MEMBER AT LARGE
- NORM MALENKE — MEMBER AT LARGE
- RICHARD WEINERT — CHAIR
- SUSAN ALEXANDER — SECRETARY
- YOLANDA WU — MEMBER AT LARGE
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- 92nd St Y Partner — Provides a $20 discount off Chamber Music Reading for ACMP members
- ACMP Network — David and Gary reconnected through the ACMP directory, indicating membership or affiliation with the organization.
- ACMP ASSOCIATED CHAMBER MUSIC PLAYERS INC Network — Organization is listed in the ACMP directory.
- ACMP Foundation Partner — Entity through which ACMP awards grants to support chamber music activities.
- Afghan National Institute of Music Partner — Supports chamber music programming at the Afghan National Institute of Music.
- Anderson Insurance Partner — Offers $.45/$100 USD Musical Instrument Insurance to ACMP members
- Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music Partner — Awarded the 2021 Susan McIntosh Lloyd Award to recognize its contributions to chamber music.
- Aria Lights Partner — Provides a 20% discount on music stand lighting for ACMP members
- Aston Lark Partner — Offers a 10% instrument insurance discount to ACMP members
- CMA Partner — Collaborates with CMA as a partner in chamber music initiatives.
- CMA Partner — Provides ACMP members access to the National Conference at a special member rate
- Dalí Quartet Partner — Recognized as winners of the 2023 Susan McIntosh Lloyd Award.
- David Pearl Partner — Amateur cellist who participated in an ACMP-organized house concert.
- From the Top Partner — Sponsors and collaborates with From the Top with Christopher O’Riley.
- Gabriel Schaff Partner — Offers a 40% discount on the book 'The Essential Guide to Bows of the Violin Family' for ACMP members
- Gary Chanan Partner — Amateur violinist and violist who participated in an ACMP-organized house concert.
- Google Partner — Offers a trial and discount on Google Workspace for chamber music institutions affiliated with ACMP
- Imani Winds Partner — Participates in ACMP's online webinars and master classes as a featured ensemble.
- Jasper Quartet Partner — Participates in ACMP's online webinars and master classes as a featured ensemble.
- Juilliard Extension Partner — Provides a 25% discount on the Folk and Fiddle Class for ACMP members
- Kronos Quartet Partner — Collaborated on an online master class for chamber music ensembles.
- Kronos Quartet Partner — Participates in ACMP's online webinars and master classes as a featured ensemble.
- Music Conservatory of Westchester Partner — Awarded the 2022 Susan McIntosh Lloyd Award to support its chamber music education programs.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Receives grant funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
- Nomadas Bistro Partner — Hosted a chamber music performance by ACMP members in Cuenca, Ecuador.
- Powerful Piano Partner — Offers a 20% discount on any product in the store for ACMP members
- SHAR Music Partner — Has a partnership with SHAR Music to support chamber music activities.
- Sabi Matcha Partner — Hosted a chamber music performance by ACMP members in Granada, Spain.
- Secret Song Partner — Allows ACMP members to stream the film 'Secret Song' for free until 2pm on Sunday, February 18
- Seth Knopp Partner — Offers a 20% discount on the in-person course 'Music Speaks' in New York City for ACMP members
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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.
- Global Network Building to Strengthen Chamber Music Ecosystemmethodology: global-network-buildingBy connecting amateur and professional musicians globally through digital directories and event listings, ACMP expands participatory music-making because networked access to people, resources, and opportunities lowers barriers to collaboration and sustained involvement.
- Inclusive Participation Through Accessible Membership and Self-Classificationmethodology: inclusive_membership_modelBy removing financial barriers and allowing flexible, self-assessed skill levels, ACMP increases and sustains participation in chamber music across ages, backgrounds, and skill levels because accessibility and autonomy in self-identification encourage ongoing engagement.
- Supporting Musical Growth and Engagement Through Coaching and Pleasure-Driven Participationmethodology: participatory_music_for_pleasureBy providing access to professional coaching and promoting music-making for pleasure, ACMP fosters skill development and long-term engagement because structured support and intrinsic motivation jointly sustain participation across skill levels.