named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Local 802 Musicians Health Fund
Provides health insurance coverage to eligible union musicians based on employer contributions from union gigs, with eligibility determined by contribution levels over a six-month period.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administer health benefits for musicians and familiesProvides health care benefits to professional musicians and their families through the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund, a jointly governed trust established in 1951, activated when employers make required contributions over a six-month period.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Award music education scholarshipsOffers annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to members of Local 802 and their children pursuing studies in music.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Enforce union bylaws through disciplinary actionsEnforces disciplinary actions against members who perform for employers on the Unfair List, including reprimand, fines, or expulsion, as defined in union bylaws.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Fund union-related programs and resourcesFunds the creation of a Hotel & Restaurant Guide promoting establishments that hire Local 802 musicians, supports seminars on networking in Broadway, club date, and recording fields, funds leadership training for rank-and-file members at the AFL-CIO Labor Institute, and finances the purchase of printing equipment for union use.
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Musician Advocacy and Labor Representation 1 activity
- Negotiate and administer union contractsNegotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements for over 20 freelance musical ensembles, ensures 100% unionization of Broadway theatre musicians, and secures fair pay, health insurance, pension contributions, and safe working conditions for musicians in orchestras, ballets, opera companies, and non-repeating performances.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Operate workplace concern reporting systemsProvides multiple reporting channels, including an anonymous mobile app called #NotMe, for union members and non-members to report workplace concerns such as harassment, discrimination, contract violations, and non-union gigs.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Produce and distribute union digital publicationProduces and distributes a monthly digital publication covering news and issues relevant to musicians and the union to Local 802 members and the public.
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Music Licensing Rights Management 1 activity
- Secure reuse and supplemental payments for musiciansSecures “new use” fees and supplemental market payments for musicians when recordings are reused in formats such as syndicated television or home video.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15.49M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$14.40M93%
Investment income$236K2%
Other revenue$850K
expenses
Total expenses$15.54M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$9.36M
Cash$851K
Investments$6.59M
Liabilities$2.42M
Net assets$6.94M
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CATHY COZENS — Trustee
- CHRISTOPHER BROCKMEYER — Trustee
- DAVID RICHARDS — Trustee
- HARVEY MARS — Trustee
- Jordan Gatenby — Trustee
- Karen Fisher — Trustee
- MARTHA HYDE — Trustee
- MORRIS KAINUMA — Trustee
- SARA CUTLER — Trustee
- THOM CLAY — Trustee
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Partner — Funds leadership training programs for Local 802 members through the CAC at the AFL-CIO’s Labor Institute in Washington, D.C.
- AFM Network — National union affiliate; Local 802 members in good standing can also use the AFM's #NotMe app for reporting concerns.
- American Federation of Musicians Network — Parent union that promotes instrument and liability insurance and administers the Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund in coordination with Local 802.
- Council for Living Music Partner — Partner organization with which Local 802 has an agreement to represent teaching artists in New York City Schools.
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield Partner — Processes medical claims and provides web portal and mobile app access for fund participants.
- Enterprise Car Sales Partner — Partners with Actors Federal Credit Union to offer below-book value, certified pre-owned auto shopping to members
- Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Administers and professionally staffs the Musicians Assistance Program for Local 802 members.
- Local 802 AFM Network — Local 802 MUSICIANS HEALTH FUND is part of the Local 802 AFM network, which produces the Allegro publication.
- Local 802 AFM Partner — Provides financial services and account eligibility exclusively to members affiliated with Local 802 AFM
- MPTF Partner — Collaborates on or cross-promotes music scholarships for musicians and their families.
- Mount Sinai Doctors Partner — Cosponsors the Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, providing primary and specialty care for NYC’s entertainment community.
- Music Performance Trust Fund Partner — Organization associated with the Concert Department that supports freelance musical performances.
- National Credit Union Administration Government — Federal regulator that examines and oversees Actors Federal Credit Union to ensure member protection
- New York University Partner — Employer listed on Local 802's Unfair List due to sub-standard musician pay or working conditions.
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.
- Collective Bargaining for Employer-Funded Health Benefitsmethodology: collective-bargaining-for-benefitsBy leveraging collective bargaining agreements, the fund secures employer contributions to health benefits tied to union work, ensuring access to quality care because coverage is structured as a right earned through union employment rather than individual purchase.
- Member-Controlled Advocacy and Resource Allocationmethodology: member_led_grantmakingBy placing decision-making power in the hands of members through member-led grantmaking and collaborative labor representation, the organization strengthens accountability and responsiveness because musicians directly shape working conditions and funding priorities that affect their livelihoods.