irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $28.09MHALL RENTAL OPERATIONS: IN ADDITION TO CARNEGIE HALL'S OWN PRESENTATIONS, CARNEGIE HALL LEASES AND MANAGES ITS THREE CONCERT VENUES MAKING THEM AVAILABLE FOR CONCERTS AND OTHER PERFORMANCES PRESENTED BY OUTSIDE PRODUCERS. THESE EVENTS REPRESENT A SOURCE OF RENTAL INCOME FOR THE HALL AND AUGMENT ITS ARTISTIC PROFILE, UNDERSCORING CARNEGIE HALL'S HISTORIC TRADITION OF MAKING ITS STAGES BROADLY AVAILABLE. IN FY25, THERE WERE 536 RENTAL EVENTS PRESENTED AT CARNEGIE HALL.
- #2 $16.28MCARNEGIE HALL'S WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE (WMI) CREATES BROAD-REACHING MUSIC EDUCATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAMS, PLAYING A CENTRAL ROLE IN THE HALL'S COMMITMENT TO MAKING GREAT MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE THROUGH CREATIVE MUSICAL INTERACTION AND INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING. WMI'S PROGRAMS-MOST OFFERED FOR FREE OR AT LOW COST-ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN FY25, INCLUDING FAMILIES, STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ASPIRING ARTISTS, AND EDUCATORS IN NEW YORK CITY, ACROSS THE US, AND WORLDWIDE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Carnegie Hall Citywide
Free concert series bringing music to neighborhoods across all five boroughs of New York City in partnership with local community organizations.
Debs Composer’s Chair
Annual residency program for contemporary composers, inaugurated in 1995, featuring new works and curated performances.
Ensemble Connect
Two-year fellowship program for young professional classical musicians in the United States, combining performance, teaching, and community engagement.
United in Sound: America at 250
Festival celebrating 250 years of American independence through diverse musical genres including jazz, classical, hip-hop, and Broadway.
Weill Music Institute
Provides music education and social impact programs for students, educators, families, and communities, offered free or at low cost, both in person and digitally.
Well-Being Concerts
Immersive concerts combining world-class music with mindfulness and self-care elements to promote mental health and collective connection.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 2 activities
- Offering group ticketing and reservation servicesProvides group ticket reservations for 10 or more attendees to Carnegie Hall–presented concerts, including early access before public sale, discounted pricing up to 25%, fixed pricing at time of purchase, reduced service fees ($25 per order), and student tickets at $10 per seat.
- Providing affordable ticket access programsOffers discounted and low-cost ticket options including $10 student tickets, $20 tickets for individuals aged 40 and under, 20% discounts for veterans and active-duty military, 20% discounts for EMTs and paramedics, and up to 50% off for obstructed-view seats; discontinued same-day rush tickets and is developing more equitable models for affordable access.
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Music Education and Training Programs 2 activities
- Providing digital music education and global outreachOffers digital music education programming globally, reaching over 800,000 participants during the pandemic; continues to engage hundreds of thousands annually through free or low-cost music education and social impact initiatives.
- Supporting early-career musicians through fellowship trainingOperates Ensemble Connect, a two-year fellowship program for top young professional classical musicians in the United States, combining performance, training, and community engagement.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and producing new musical worksCommissions and produces new musical compositions from leading composers; commissioned over 125 new works between 2015 and 2020.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Distributing digital content via Carnegie Hall+Makes available original digital content including documentaries about prominent conductors such as Marin Alsop through its streaming platform Carnegie Hall+.
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Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
- Hosting Well-Being Concerts integrating music and mindfulnessProduces Well-Being Concerts that combine musical performance with self-care and mindfulness practices to support audience healing and long-term well-being; creates immersive, nurturing spaces for shared musical engagement and exploration of well-being tools.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Operating free and affordable public programsProduces free and low-cost concerts and educational programs for children, families, and communities across all five boroughs of New York City in partnership with local organizations; includes early childhood concerts and initiatives focused on creativity, imagination, and musical curiosity.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Operating guided tours and museum exhibitionsOffers one-hour guided tours sharing the history, acoustics, and fun facts of Carnegie Hall; provides private tours for groups of 15 or more and operates the Rose Museum showcasing archival materials such as concert programs, photographs, manuscripts, and videos.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operating on-site dining servicesOperates the Weill Café, offering breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM, serving espresso drinks, salads, sandwiches, and desserts; also provides pre-concert dining with prix-fixe, multi-course meals for performance attendees.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presenting concert series and performancesPresents a wide range of concert series featuring renowned artists, orchestras, and ensembles across diverse musical genres; curates subscription offerings tailored to varied musical interests and includes special programming such as a festival celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary with over 35 concerts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating venue rental programHosts hundreds of rental events annually at its concert venues, with 536 events in fiscal year 2025, 543 in 2024, 494 in 2023, and 326 in 2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$101.84M
Contributions & grants$45.53M45%
Program service revenue$42.89M42%
Investment income$7.47M7%
Other revenue$5.95M
expenses
Total expenses$124.87M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$62.19M
Grants paid out$621K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$663.46M
Cash$22.17M
Investments$364.14M
Liabilities$180.95M
Net assets$482.51M
Liquid reserves37.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CLIVE D GILLINSON | EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 60 | $2.33M |
| ANNA WEBER | GEN MGR ARTISTIC & OPERATIONS | 60 | $767K |
| RICHARD MALENKA | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 60 | $685K |
| TIMOTHY DONOVAN | STAGEHAND | 60 | $634K |
| SUSAN J BRADY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 60 | $634K |
| ANTHONY POLEMENI | STAGEHAND | 60 | $627K |
| SARAH JOHNSON | CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER | 60 | $573K |
| KENNETH CLARK | STAGEHAND | 60 | $549K |
| SARA VILLAGIO | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 60 | $533K |
| VERA ZLATARSKI | GENERAL COUNSEL | 60 | $513K |
| SYNNEVE CARLINO | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 60 | $503K |
| MARY BENJAMIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 60 | $499K |
| CHRISTOPHER AMOS | CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER | 60 | $493K |
| DAVID GIBSON | STAGEHAND | 60 | $486K |
| EZRA WIESNER | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 60 | $468K |
board members · 10
- ARYEH B BOURKOFF — TRUSTEE
- BEATRICE SANTO DOMINGO — TRUSTEE
- CLARKE MURPHY — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL NARDELLO — TRUSTEE
- DAVID M SIEGEL — TRUSTEE
- DAVID S WINTER — TRUSTEE
- DENNIS M NALLY — TRUSTEE
- DUSTY PHILIP — TRUSTEE
- EMILY K RAFFERTY — TRUSTEE
- EVAN LAMBERG — TRUSTEE
relationships · 79
Who they work with
- AILEY Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Afrofuturism Art and STEM Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Apollo Theater Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Argyros Performing Arts Center Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Baryshnikov Arts Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Bay Chamber Concerts Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Belongó Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Black Speculative Arts Movement Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates to offer a free app with interactive visitor features including maps and behind-the-scenes content.
- Bronx Music Heritage Center / Bronx Music Hall Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Brooklyn Institute for Social Research Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Carnegie Hall Cultural Council Coalition — Advisory group of music industry leaders that collaborates with Carnegie Hall’s artistic planning team to shape programming across musical genres.
- Carver Community Cultural Center Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Constellation Culinary Group Partner — Operates the Weill Café at Carnegie Hall.
- Count Basie Center for the Arts Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Cuban Cultural Center of New York Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- De Mangue Productions and Miss Mason Productions Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Enjoy Jazz Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Ensemble Connect Partner — Two-year fellowship program for young professional classical musicians operated by Carnegie Hall.
- Evergreen Music and Performing Arts Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Fairbanks Concert Association Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Five Boroughs Music Festival Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Flushing Town Hall Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Goethe-Institut New York Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Gretna Music Partner — Partner in creating Well-Being Concerts for their community, provided with sample scripts, guidelines, and resources.
- Harlem One Stop Inc Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
- Hearst Foundations Funder — Lead funder of Carnegie Hall Citywide
- Hostos Center for Arts and Culture Partner — Partner organization in the United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
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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-Led Curation to Foster Innovation and Artistic Ownershipmethodology: artist-led curationBy enabling visionary artists and composers to curate concert series, Carnegie Hall promotes innovative programming and deeper artistic engagement, because artist-driven design leads to more authentic, collaborative, and boundary-pushing performances.
- Community-Partnered Programming to Expand Access and Representationmethodology: community-partnered programmingBy partnering with local organizations to present free concerts, Carnegie Hall broadens access to diverse audiences and increases cultural relevance, because community networks help identify and engage underserved populations in meaningful musical experiences.
- Equitable Access Through Inclusive Ticketing Modelsmethodology: equitable access ticketingBy designing affordable and equitable ticketing systems, Carnegie Hall increases accessibility to performances across income levels, because financial barriers are a primary constraint to cultural participation and reducing them expands audience diversity and inclusion.
- Music as a Catalyst for Well-Being and Healingmethodology: music-and-well-beingBy integrating world-class musical performances with mindfulness and self-care practices, Carnegie Hall supports healing and emotional well-being, because music has demonstrable psychological and physiological effects that contribute to holistic health.