irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19KA NEW OPERATIONS COORDINATOR OVERSAW THE NEXT PHASES OF THE HOME RESTORATION PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MUSEUM STANDARDS. THESE PHASES INCLUDED MAJOR STRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENTS AND THE COMPLETION OF EXTERIOR RESTORATION MILESTONES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
An Oral History of Alice Coltrane
Panel and performance program featuring Michelle Coltrane and Brandee Younger, combining biographical storytelling with live music, hosted at institutions including the New York Historical Society and Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art.
Community Programming at the Coltrane Home
Local events including lectures, listening sessions, and concerts in Dix Hills and Brooklyn venues to engage the public with the Coltranes’ musical and spiritual heritage.
Home Restoration Project
Oversaw structural enhancements and exterior restoration of the Coltrane Home in accordance with museum standards, led by an operations coordinator.
The Year of Alice
Multi-year series of events (2024–2025) celebrating Alice Coltrane’s legacy through concerts, exhibits, educational programming, and instrument restoration, including partnerships with Carnegie Hall, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and the Hammer Museum.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Administering Artist-in-Residence and internship programsOperates a multidisciplinary Artist-in-Residence program that provides access to Alice Coltrane’s basement studio for artists, students, and professional musicians, culminating in public exhibitions. Offers internships for students to support on-site operations.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for national historic recognition of the Coltrane HomeSuccessfully advocated for the listing of the John & Alice Coltrane Home on the National Register of Historic Places and secured its designation as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2019 through partnership and campaign efforts.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting public events and performances at the Coltrane HomeHosts free community events, concerts, musical series, listening sessions, and multi-disciplinary programs featuring live music, Q&A sessions with artists, and cultural celebrations at the Coltrane Home and partner venues in Dix Hills, Brooklyn, and Harlem.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Operating educational programs on the legacy of John and Alice ColtraneDelivers workshops, classes, and lecture series in music, improvisation, meditation, spiritual exploration, and creative processes, with specific programming for young women and girls. Collaborates with libraries to curate book collections and supports oral history initiatives focused on jazz, African American history, and creative legacies.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and restoration of the John & Alice Coltrane HomeAcquired ownership of and conducts ongoing structural restoration, renovation, and preservation of the John & Alice Coltrane Home to museum standards, enabling public access and long-term historic preservation. Major milestones include exterior restoration and structural enhancements completed in accordance with preservation standards.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing cultural media and documentation on Alice ColtraneProduces documentary films, video interviews, and performance footage—including a 17-minute documentary on Alice Coltrane—and supports the re-release of her albums and devotional writings, such as Monument Eternal, to promote public awareness of her artistic and spiritual legacy.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting major exhibitions and institutional presentations on Alice ColtraneFacilitated the development and presentation of large-scale exhibitions such as Monument Eternal at the Hammer Museum at UCLA and supported touring oral history programs at institutions including the New York Historical Society and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$912K
Contributions & grants$911K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$181K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead69%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$96K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.92M
Cash$356K
Investments$0
Liabilities$544K
Net assets$1.38M
Liquid reserves23.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BRANDEE YOUNGER — DIRECTOR
- HOLLIS KING — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN HENNESY — VICE PRESIDE
- MICHELLE COLTRANE — CHIEF CREATI
- PAM WINN BARNETTE — DIRECTOR
- RAVI COLTRANE — CHAIRMAN
- ROBERT HUGHES — SECRETARY
- ROBERTO DIANA — TREASURER
- STEVE FULGONI — PRESIDENT
- TONY LOFTIS — DIRECTOR
- YASUHIRO FUJIOKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Alonzo King LINES Ballet Partner — Collaborated on a world premiere dance work inspired by Alice Coltrane's music during the 2024–2025 season.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosted the culminating concert of The Year of Alice in 2025 titled Cosmic Music: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane.
- Detroit Jazz Festival Partner — Presented a curated opening night concert honoring Alice Coltrane in 2024.
- Hammer Museum at UCLA Partner — Co-presented the Monument Eternal exhibit featuring Alice Coltrane’s archive and contemporary art in early 2025.
- Impulse! Records Partner — Record label that released key works by John Coltrane during his career and helped promote avant-garde jazz.
- Integral Yoga Institute Partner — Hosted a Kirtan ceremony honoring Alice Coltrane’s spiritual connection to Sri Swami Satchidananda.
- JumpSMART Partner — Representatives attended a milestone ceremony on December 29, 2023, supporting the restoration of the Coltrane Home.
- Long Island libraries Partner — Collaborates to display curated book collections during workshops and classes
- Lyon & Healy Partner — Restored Alice Coltrane’s original harp to peak performance condition.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Partner — Hosted An Oral History of Alice Coltrane as part of the Year of Alice programming.
- National Education Television Partner — Co-produced and aired the documentary as part of its "Black Journal" television series.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Government — Designated The John & Alice Coltrane Home as a National Treasure.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Collaborated with the organization through its representative Brandon Bibby at a milestone ceremony for the Coltrane Home restoration on December 29, 2023.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Partnered with the organization to secure national recognition and preservation status for the Coltrane Home.
- New York Historical Society Partner — Hosted An Oral History of Alice Coltrane as part of the Year of Alice programming.
- Suffolk County Funder — Provides grant support for expanding educational programming
- Suffolk County Government — Local government officials, including the County Executive, participated in a restoration milestone ceremony on December 29, 2023.
- Suffolk County Government — Supported the renovation of the John Coltrane Home in Dix Hills.
- The John & Alice Coltrane Home Network — Organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of John and Alice Coltrane, of which FRIENDS OF THE COLTRANE HOME IN DIX HILLS is the supporting entity.
- The National Trust For Historic Preservation Government — Supported the renovation of the John Coltrane Home in Dix Hills.
- Town of Huntington Government — Supported the renovation of the John Coltrane Home in Dix Hills.
- Town of Huntington, NY Partner — Partner in the preservation and maintenance of The John & Alice Coltrane Home, with the Town maintaining the surrounding grounds.
- University of Michigan Partner — Hosted An Oral History of Alice Coltrane as part of the Year of Alice programming.
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.
- Grassroots and Partnership-Based Preservationmethodology: grassroots_preservation_through_partnershipBy combining local volunteer engagement with strategic partnerships in the national preservation network, we secure institutional recognition and protection for the site, because collective action amplifies cultural legitimacy and policy influence.
- Integrated Art, Spirit, and Service Modelmethodology: art-spirit-service_integrationBy presenting artistic expression, spiritual practice, and selfless service as interconnected, we sustain community engagement and legacy relevance, because this holistic integration reflects the Coltranes’ lived philosophy and fosters deeper cultural connection.
- Preservation Through Immersive Educationmethodology: cultural_immersion_educationBy integrating historic site stewardship with immersive cultural and educational experiences, we inspire creativity and personal elevation in emerging artists, because direct engagement with the Coltranes’ lived environment deepens resonance and learning.