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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF US & CANADA
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160563340 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$220K
expenses
$201K
net assets
$144K
employees
3
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

UNITE THE INSTRUMENTAL PORTION OF THE MUSICAL PROFESSION FOR THE BETTER PROTECTION OF ITS INTEREST IN GENERAL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM RATE OF PRICES TO BE CHARGED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS, ALSO WITH ITS PATRONS, AND TO COOPERATE WITH ORGANIZED LABOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada is a labor union representing professional instrumental musicians in the United States and Canada. It works to protect the interests of its members by establishing minimum pay rates for performances and enforcing ethical standards in professional dealings. The organization also collaborates with organized labor groups to advocate for musicians' rights.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining Agreements
Negotiates and enforces contracts that establish minimum wage rates and working conditions for professional musicians across various performance sectors.
Employment Assistance and Job Standards
Provides resources and support to ensure fair employment practices, including contract guidance and dispute resolution among members and employers.
Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Advocates for and enforces musicians' rights in recordings, broadcasts, and digital transmissions, including royalty collection and distribution.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Musician Advocacy and Labor Representation 1 activity
    • Establishes and enforces minimum pay rates and fair employment practices in the music industry
      Advocates for professional musicians by setting minimum rates of pay for music services and ensuring fair dealings between members, employers, and industry stakeholders.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$220K
Contributions & grants$214K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$201K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$144K
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WENDY PACE SECRETARY-TR 30 $41K
JAMES C PACE PRESIDENT 15 $16K
ROGER MROZ VICE PRES/BO 1 $823
board members · 4
  • DANIEL PENDLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN HASSELBACK SR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN MAGUDA — BOARD MEMBER
  • LON GORMLEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • ORGANIZED LABOR Coalition — Cooperates with organized labor movements to advance shared interests.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Bargaining for Fair Compensation
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By uniting musicians to negotiate collectively, the organization achieves higher and standardized pay rates and enforces professional standards, because aggregated worker power increases leverage in negotiations with employers.