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FRIENDS OF BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133836432 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A116 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$40K
expenses
$23K
net assets
$59K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE BUDAPEST ORCHESTRA. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHAMBER CONCERTS DURING THE PANDEMIC, ENSEMBLE CONCERTS IN RESTORED SYNAGOGUES, CHILDREN'S ORPHANAGES AND ELDER CARE INSTITUTIONS IN HUNGARY, CONCERTS FOR AUTISITIC CHILDREN IN HUNGARY AND NEW YORK, THE PURCHASE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ETC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Budapest Festival Orchestra Inc supports the programs of the Budapest Orchestra through fundraising. It funds chamber and ensemble concerts in Hungary, including performances in restored synagogues, children's orphanages, and elder care institutions. The organization also sponsors concerts for autistic children in Hungary and New York and supports the purchase of musical instruments.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Chamber Concerts During Pandemic
Organized chamber concerts by the Budapest Orchestra during the pandemic period.
Concerts for Autistic Children
Produced concerts tailored for autistic children in Hungary and New York.
Ensemble Concerts in Restored Synagogues
Supported performances in culturally significant restored synagogues in Hungary.
Purchase of Musical Instruments
Funded the acquisition of musical instruments for the Budapest Orchestra.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding musical instrument purchases for the Budapest Orchestra
      Funds the acquisition of musical instruments to support the artistic and educational programs of the Budapest Festival Orchestra.
  • Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
    • Organizing and supporting concerts for underserved communities
      Organizes and supports chamber concerts, ensemble performances in restored synagogues, and concerts at children's orphanages and elder care institutions in Hungary. Also includes concerts for autistic children in Hungary and New York.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$40K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$59K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +56328.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • AMBASSADOR COLLEN BELL — DIRECTOR
  • ARRON FINESTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID TOBEY — DIRECTOR
  • EMANUEL AX — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN FARAGO — DIRECTOR
  • KATI MARTON — DIRECTOR
  • PETER THOMAS ROTH — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE STOKES — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN ANGEL — DIRECTOR
  • SYLVIA HEMMINGWAY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Budapest Orchestra Partner — Funds and supports the programs of the Budapest Orchestra, including concerts and instrument purchases.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Community-Engaged Performance Programming
    methodology: community-engaged performance programming
    By presenting live music performances in culturally and historically significant venues and underserved community settings, we increase access to the arts and deepen community connection, because shared cultural experiences in meaningful contexts enhance engagement and inclusivity.