irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $330KCONCERTS AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - YEAR-ROUND CONCERTS, MENTORSHIP AND RESIDENCIES FOR ALUMNI OF THE SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL, CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS. PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DESIGNED TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT ALUMNI THROUGH THEIR COLLEGE YEARS AND BEYOND.
- #2 $386KTRAVEL PROGRAMS - THE TRAVEL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF THE BIENNIAL ISRAEL RESIDENCY, MIXING ISRAELI STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF THE SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL, AND THE SARASOTA WINTER RESIDENCY, A TWO AND A HALF WEEK SESSION AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR WHICH TAKES PLACE IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, MIXING STUDENTS OF THE SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL, CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP AND THE ISRAEL RESIDENCY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamber Music Workshop
Program focused on chamber music performance with rotating ensembles, coaching by faculty including Merry Peckham, and dedicated contemporary music instruction led by Curtis Stewart.
Stires-Stark Alumni Recitals
Year-round recital series for PMP alumni held at the Clark Arts Center on Shelter Island, showcasing graduates who now perform in major orchestras and academic institutions.
Summer Music School
Intensive summer program on Shelter Island for young string and piano players featuring orchestral training, chamber music, solo lessons, chorus, and physical awareness activities in a non-competitive, nurturing environment.
Travel Residencies
Biennial Israel Residency and annual Sarasota Winter Residency that bring together international and local students for mentorship, performance, and cultural exchange with PMP faculty.
Year-Round Mentorship and Concerts
Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and performance opportunities for alumni through concerts, community events, and virtual programming via PMP From Home.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Chamber music workshops and ensemble trainingOffers chamber music workshops with rotating ensembles coached every two weeks, emphasizing collaboration and contemporary music; accepts applications from pre-formed ensembles and requires video submissions of specific repertoire excerpts for admission.
- Residency programs in Sarasota and IsraelConducts biennial residencies in Tel Aviv and annual winter residencies in Sarasota that bring together students and alumni for intensive musical collaboration, cultural immersion—including community performances and traditions like Passover Seders—and joint instruction with PMP faculty.
- Summer music school for advanced young string playersProvides intensive musical training to exceptionally talented young string players through a summer program on Shelter Island, featuring private lessons, studio classes, daily practice requirements, and instruction led by a world-class faculty including Itzhak Perlman.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Public concerts and community engagement eventsHosts regular public performances including Works in Progress concerts on Shelter Island, intimate recitals at the Neue Galerie, community events, and an annual Charity Wine Auction at Le Bernardin in New York City to engage local audiences and supporters.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Virtual programming and digital content distributionOffers virtual concerts, recordings, interviews, and archival footage through its 'PMP From Home' platform and YouTube channel; adapted all programs to virtual formats in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Year-round alumni mentorship and performance programsProvides lifelong mentorship to nearly 800 alumni through gatherings, recitals, professional development opportunities, and ongoing instruction; includes a year-round alumni recital series launched in 2012 and regular performance events for the East End community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.91M
Contributions & grants$9.33M86%
Program service revenue$483K4%
Investment income$1.07M10%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$3.58M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$1.89M
Grants paid out$196K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.84M
Cash$133K
Investments$18.26M
Liabilities$184K
Net assets$24.65M
Liquid reserves61.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +144.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA KAPLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $232K |
| JESSICA DENARO | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $205K |
board members · 18
- ADAM MEYER — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA GLADSTONE — DIRECTOR
- BETTINA S BRYANT — DIRECTOR
- CAITLIN TULLY — DIRECTOR
- ITZHAK PERLMAN — DIRECTOR
- JIM TOTH — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAREN SEYMOUR — DIRECTOR
- LAURA SLOATE — DIRECTOR
- LINDA FAYNE LEVINSON — DIRECTOR
- MARK MILLER — SECRETARY / TREASURER
- MICHAEL BUNYANER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KATZ — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA PANTZER — DIRECTOR
- PETER KEND — VICE PRESIDENT
- RANDALL BLANK — CHAIRMAN
- RANDALL YUEN — DIRECTOR
- RODGER DEROSE — DIRECTOR
- TOBY PERLMAN — PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Clark Arts Center Partner — Host venue for the Stires-Stark Alumni Recital Series.
- Curtis Stewart Partner — Directs the contemporary music component of the chamber music program.
- Emanuel Ax Partner — Member of The Perlman Music Program's Artistic Advisory Circle.
- Garrick Ohlsson Partner — Member of The Perlman Music Program's Artistic Advisory Circle.
- Itzhak Perlman Partner — Co-founder of The Perlman Music Program, collaborating with Toby Perlman to establish and lead the program.
- Itzhak Perlman Partner — Conducts the PMP String Orchestra and co-leads camp discussions with Toby Perlman.
- Itzhak Perlman Partner — Faculty leader and central figure in the artistic and mentoring activities of the program.
- Joel Krosnick Partner — Faculty member of the Perlman Music Program, honored posthumously
- John Williams Partner — Member of The Perlman Music Program's Artistic Advisory Circle.
- Joseph Kalichstein Partner — Faculty member of the Perlman Music Program, honored posthumously
- Le Bernardin Partner — Hosts the annual Charity Wine Auction for The Perlman Music Program.
- Lin and Ted Arison Israel Conservatory of Music Partner — Partner organization in Tel Aviv hosting the Perlman Music Program's biennial Israel Residency since 2014.
- Merry Peckham Partner — Lead faculty member and leader of the Chamber Music Workshop
- Merry Peckham Partner — Serves as Associate Director and provides chamber music coaching.
- Neue Galerie New York Partner — Hosts an intimate recital series for The Perlman Music Program.
- Patrick Romano Partner — Leads daily choral singing sessions for the entire camp community.
- Pinchas Zukerman Partner — Member of The Perlman Music Program's Artistic Advisory Circle.
- Roger Tapping Partner — Faculty member of the Perlman Music Program, honored posthumously
- Sidney S. Stark Funder — Individual funder of the Stires-Stark Alumni Recital Series.
- Stires-Stark Family Foundation Funder — Funder of the Stires-Stark Alumni Recital Series.
- Toby Perlman Partner — Co-leads camp discussions and holds belief in the importance of singing for instrumental development.
- Victoria Shields Partner — Leads the Physical Awareness Program focusing on injury prevention and physical wellness.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts PMP's concert recordings, interviews, and archival footage on its platform.
- Zubin Mehta Partner — Member of The Perlman Music Program's Artistic Advisory Circle.
strategies · 4
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.
- Artist-Centered Learning Through Reflection and Risk-Takingmethodology: artist-centered developmentBy prioritizing creativity, self-direction, and personal reflection—assessed through values-based admissions and encouraged via supportive pedagogy—the program cultivates authentic artistic identity because intrinsic motivation and self-awareness lead to more meaningful and sustainable artistic development.
- Cross-Cultural Musical Exchange as Unifying Practicemethodology: cultural-musical_exchangeBy integrating cultural immersion and international collaboration—such as with Israeli students—into musical training, the program uses shared musical language to build unity and broaden artistic perspective because cross-cultural engagement deepens empathy and expands interpretive range.
- Mentorship-Through-Performance with Master Artistsmethodology: mentorship-through-performanceBy integrating students into performances alongside world-renowned faculty and providing year-round mentorship, the program transforms artistic development because sustained, relational learning with master artists deepens technical and interpretive skills while modeling professional artistry.
- Non-competitive, Community-Centered Artistic Developmentmethodology: connection-over-competitionBy fostering a nurturing, non-judgmental environment that emphasizes connection, mutual support, and shared experience over competition, the program enables young musicians to take creative risks and achieve deeper personal and artistic growth because psychological safety enhances artistic exploration and resilience.