named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Access to Music
Long-term residency program offering free chamber music series, music appreciation courses, and interactive workshops in underserved communities across New York City, primarily serving adults and seniors.
Music for Seniors
Provides free classical music concerts, classes, and workshops at senior centers and care facilities in low-income neighborhoods, aiming to improve quality of life and emotional well-being for elderly populations.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Delivers music programs to support emotional well-being of elderly individuals in care settingsProvides free chamber music performances and music programming tailored to frail elderly individuals in senior centers and care facilities, with the goal of enhancing quality of life, emotional well-being, and continuity of experience. Programs are primarily delivered in low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presents contemporary musical works to expand access for new audiencesIntroduces contemporary musical works and concepts to new and diverse audiences as part of its broader mission to increase access to the musical arts, particularly within underserved populations.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Provides free classical music concerts and educational programming through long-term community residenciesOffers free classical music concerts, music appreciation courses, and interactive workshops via long-term residency partnerships in underserved communities, with a focus on low-income neighborhoods in New York City. Programs are delivered by the Phoenix Ensemble and target adults, seniors, and young people in public and private schools.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$228K
Contributions & grants$211K93%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$15K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$181K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$124K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$560K
Cash$281K
Investments$266K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$557K
Liquid reserves36.2 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lieb | President | 30 | $50K |
board members · 4
- Bobbi Berger — Secretary
- Karina Glasinovic — Treasurer
- Larry Richards — Director
- Wayne Weng — Director
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Phoenix Ensemble Partner — Performing ensemble that delivers chamber music series, workshops, and music appreciation activities within community residencies.
- The Juilliard School Network — Founders were inspired by the Community Service Fellowship Program at The Juilliard School, indicating a programmatic affiliation.
strategies · 2
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-Integrated Arts Engagementmethodology: community_integrationBy embedding musicians through long-term residencies and using interactive, participatory programming, the organization builds trust and sustained engagement with underserved communities, because ongoing personal relationships increase comfort and broaden classical music audiences.
- Cultural Value Building Through Public Engagementmethodology: cultural-engagementBy increasing public access to and participation in musical arts, the organization elevates the perceived role and value of music in daily life, because sustained, community-rooted exposure fosters broader cultural relevance.