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CONCERTS FOR COMPASSION INCORPORATED

PORT CHESTER, NY · EIN 832227117 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · concertsforcompassion.org

revenue

$40K

expenses

$17K

net assets

$34K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION CREATES INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR BOTH REFUGEES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT BRIDGE CULTURAL DIVIDES AND FORGE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Concerts for Compassion creates inclusive spaces for refugees and local communities through music-based programs. The organization uses concerts, workshops, and educational initiatives to bridge cultural divides and foster social connections. It operates primarily in the tri-state area, with a focus on engaging migrant youth and refugee communities through partnerships with schools and small businesses.

activities · 4 groups

What they do

Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 3 activities
- Community events highlighting refugee-owned businesses
  
  Hosts community-centered events in the tri-state area that feature curated music and food from refugee-owned small businesses, celebrating global culinary and musical traditions while supporting economic integration.
- Interactive concert series fostering cultural exchange
  
  Produces an interactive concert series that brings together refugees, displaced individuals, and local communities to celebrate diverse musical traditions and build shared cultural experiences, including events at U.S. Embassies and refugee camps across Europe.
- Workshops and educational programs for community integration
  
  Creates inclusive spaces for refugees and local communities through workshops, teaching sessions, and educational programming that use music to inspire hope, healing, and social connection.
Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Music education program for migrant youth
  
  Offers a 12-week music course for local and newly arrived migrant youth, including instruction in violin, music fundamentals, and collaborative play, in partnership with schools such as the Bronx Charter School for the Arts.
Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Student Advisory Board for youth engagement in programming
  
  Operates a Student Advisory Board program that engages high school students in shaping the organization's integration of music and community service, fostering youth leadership and participatory program design.
Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Summer music and integration program for migrant youth
  
  Delivers live music and programming annually through a six-week summer program for newly arrived migrant youth in collaboration with Arts Ignite and the International Rescue Committee, supporting adjustment to new community and school environments.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$40K

Contributions & grants$38K96%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue$2K

expenses

Total expenses$17K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$10K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$34K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$34K

3 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1344.0%

relationships · 5

Who they work with

Arts Ignite Partner — Collaborates annually on live music and programming for the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy.
Bronx Charter School for the Arts Partner — Collaborates on a 12-week music course for local and newly arrived migrant youth.
International Rescue Committee Partner — Collaborates annually on live music and programming for the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy.
U.S. Embassies Partner — Hosted performances by Concerts for Compassion in support of cultural diplomacy.
refugee-run small businesses Partner — Partners with refugee-run small businesses that hire and train newcomers.

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.

Cultural Bridging Through Shared Arts Experiences

methodology: cultural-bridging-through-arts
By co-creating music and cultural events with refugees and local communities, we build social connections and reduce cultural divides because shared artistic expression fosters empathy, breaks stereotypes, and creates inclusive spaces for mutual understanding.
Music as a Tool for Empathy and Healing

methodology: music-for-empathy
By using music performances and workshops, we promote emotional healing and empathy because music transcends language and cultural barriers, enabling shared human experiences that counter stigma and inspire hope.
Youth Integration and Leadership Through Collaborative Music

methodology: music-based youth integration
By engaging migrant and local youth in collaborative music education and program design, we foster peer connections and leadership skills because creative co-creation builds belonging, agency, and intercultural solidarity among young people.