named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
North American Indigenous Songbook
A publication and initiative highlighting the work of Indigenous composers and performers from North America, featuring volumes of composer profiles and musical contributions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy for Native and Indigenous representation in the artsAdvocates for greater visibility and equity for Native, Indigenous, and underrepresented Americans in the performing arts, including media features such as the Martha Stewart Blog during Native American Heritage Month.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and publishing music by Indigenous and underrepresented composersCommissions, premieres, and publishes new musical works by Indigenous and underrepresented composers through The North American Indigenous Songbook initiative, including the release of Volume 1 in 2024 with public performances and external adoption of the material.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and awards for Native and underrepresented musiciansProvides financial support through scholarships and awards, including two annual $1,000 scholarships for Native American students studying voice, the Timothy Long Scholarship, the Timothy Long Prize, and the Lifetime Achievement Award, all aimed at advancing the creative development of emerging and accomplished musicians.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and distributing digital recordings of Native American artistsOffers digital music recordings for sale featuring Native American artists, increasing access to and dissemination of their work.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Research and publication of Indigenous musical worksConducts research and compiles Indigenous musical compositions into published volumes, including Volume 1 released in 2024 and preparation of Volume 2 of The North American Indigenous Songbook, with works previewed in media such as The New York Times.
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Supporting contemporary opera productions and performancesProduces and supports performances of contemporary opera, including conducting Brian Current’s opera *Missing* across multiple opera companies and orchestras in North America, and founding Rochester Summer Opera in 2021 to provide free performance opportunities for students and accessible opera experiences for the community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$32K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$20K
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Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
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Net assets$12K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Christopher Herbert — Director
- Karen Goldfeder — Director
- Scott Ashley — Director
- Timothy Long — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Anna Louise Martin Partner — Contact for scholarship inquiries at The Plimpton Foundation
- Anna Louise Martin Partner — Director of Operations providing administrative guidance to the Foundation.
- CNN Partner — Conducted an interview with President Timothy Long on the day of the North American Indigenous Songbook Vol. 1 premiere.
- Eastman School of Music Network — Multiple leadership and board members are affiliated with the Eastman School of Music.
- Fort Lewis College Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Partner — Ella Torres volunteered as an alumni mentor for HSF scholars.
- Humanities New York Funder — Funded in part the 2024 North American Indigenous Songbook.
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Martha Stewart Blog Partner — Featured The Plimpton Foundation in a blog post honoring Native American Heritage Month.
- NAIS Partner — Collaborates with NAIS to offer music recordings for sale
- National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Provided support for the funding of the 2024 North American Indigenous Songbook through Humanities New York.
- National Sawdust Partner — Hosted the premiere of the inaugural commissions for The North American Indigenous Songbook on November 16, 2024.
- Native American Composer Apprentice Project Partner — Collaborates with NACAP to mentor Native high school composers in creating new string quartets.
- Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Partner — Danielle Jagelski is part of the LIFT cohort at the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.
- New York Times Partner — Published an article previewing the first volume of the North American Indigenous Songbook and featuring President Timothy Long.
- Northeastern State University Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Oklahoma City University Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Oklahoma State University Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Opera America Partner — Collaborates with Opera America through grant programs and advisory roles.
- Randy Plimpton Partner — Co-founder who shared the vision for building a more inclusive future in the arts.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- Tim Long Partner — Family member and namesake of the Timothy Long Scholarship; connection to Choctaw and Muscogee Creek tribes informs foundation's cultural focus.
- Timothy Long Partner — Co-founder and namesake of the Timothy Long Prize, contributing artistic leadership.
- University of Oregon Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- University of Tulsa Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
- true Funder — Generous supporter of The Plimpton Foundation
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.
- Amplification of Underrepresented Voices in Performing Artsmethodology: amplifying_marginalized_voicesBy centering Native, Indigenous, and other underrepresented artists in the performing arts, the foundation increases their visibility and impact, because systemic exclusion is actively countered through representation, funding, and repertoire development.
- Creation and Ethical Integration of Indigenous Repertoiremethodology: cultural-representation-and-ethical-repertoire-developmentBy creating and promoting a new library of concert vocal works composed by Native American and Indigenous descendants, the foundation enables ethical performance and long-term cultural representation, because inclusion in permanent repertoires ensures sustained visibility and corrects historical exclusion.
- Culturally Grounded Support and Capacity Buildingmethodology: equity-centered-philanthropyBy providing scholarships, mentorship, and financial support specifically tailored to Native and Indigenous artists, the foundation fosters sustainable artistic development, because targeted investment addresses systemic barriers and promotes intergenerational cultural continuity.