named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Music Education Support Grants
Provides funding to organizations that foster music education, including for individuals with special needs and underserved communities
Scholarship Grants
Supports student scholarships through contributions to educational institution foundations, primarily in New York State
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding music education initiativesFunds music education initiatives by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding music education programs for individuals with special needsFunds music education programs specifically designed for individuals with special needs through grant awards.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarship programs for studentsFunds scholarship programs for students by awarding grants to educational institutions.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$41K31%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$60K
balance sheet
Total assets$993K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$993K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNETTE H FITCH | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 1 | $4K |
| TRACY L FRANCISCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ASCAP FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding to support music education initiatives.
- BUFFALO MUSIC HALL OF FAME Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
- BUFFALO STRING WORKS Partner — Receives grant funding to support music education programs.
- COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF BUFFALO Partner — Receives grant funding to support music education initiatives.
- DANCEABILITY INC USA Partner — Receives grant funding for music education programs serving individuals with special needs.
- FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
- JULLIARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
- MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
- NYS DANCE FORCE Partner — Receives grant funding to support music education programs.
- SPRINGVILLE GRIFFITH CSD Partner — Receives grant funding to support music education initiatives.
- UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarship programs.
strategies · 1
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.
- Inclusive Arts Educationmethodology: inclusive-arts-educationBy funding music education programs that serve individuals with special needs, we improve access to the arts and promote social inclusion, because participation in creative activities fosters belonging and personal development.