named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Barenboim-Said Akademie
Conservatory in Berlin offering a four-year bachelor’s program in music and the humanities for talented young musicians primarily from the Middle East and North Africa.
Barenboim-Said Music Centre
Music education program in Ramallah for students aged 4–18, preparing them for professional music careers and advanced study at the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.
Edward W. Said Music Kindergarten
Early music education program in Ramallah for young children, fostering musical development from an early age.
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Professional orchestra composed of young musicians from Israel, Palestine, and other Arab countries, promoting transcultural dialogue through classical music and performing at major international venues.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 4 activities
- Empowering young musicians from the Middle East and North AfricaRuns capacity-building initiatives designed to develop the artistic and intellectual potential of young musicians from the Middle East and North Africa.
- Hosting annual summer workshops for musiciansOrganizes an annual summer workshop in Seville, Spain, bringing together young musicians for intensive training and cross-cultural exchange.
- Providing after-school music education in RamallahDelivers music instruction to over 110 students aged 4–18 at the Barenboim-Said Music Centre in Ramallah, preparing them for professional music careers and further study.
- Running the Barenboim-Said Akademie in BerlinOperates a higher education conservatory offering a four-year bachelor’s program in music and the humanities for students primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and globally.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding music education programs in Palestine and IsraelProvides financial support for music education initiatives including the Barenboim-Said Music Centre and the Edward W. Said Music Kindergarten in Ramallah, as well as programs across Israel and Palestine.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding musical and educational development for young musiciansFinances projects and programs that support young musicians from the Middle East and North Africa in achieving artistic excellence through music and education.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Operating the West-Eastern Divan OrchestraRuns the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a professional ensemble that brings together young musicians and thinkers from the Middle East and surrounding regions for performance and dialogue.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$216K
Contributions & grants$216K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3470%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$62K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$517K
Cash$313K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$471K
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CASSERLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92K |
board members · 13
- ANGEL COLLADO SCHWARZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIEL BARENBOIM — PRESIDENT
- DAVID V FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- HON LAKHDAR BRAHIMI — DIRECTOR
- KAREEM ROUSTOM — DIRECTOR
- MARIAM C SAID — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL P STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- NAZEEH HABACHY — SECRETARY & TREASURER
- NICOLE FOSTER — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD A DEBS — DIRECTOR THRU JAN 2024
- SALEEM ABBOUD ASHKAR — DIRECTOR
- WADIE E SAID — DIRECTOR
- ZARIN MEHTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Barenboim-Said Akademie Partner — Founded and operates in conjunction with the Barenboim-Said Akademie to provide music and humanities education to students from the Middle East.
- Daniel Barenboim Partner — Co-founder of the Barenboim-Said Foundation (USA).
- Daniel Barenboim Partner — Co-led a workshop for young Arab and Israeli musicians and co-founded the West Eastern Divan Orchestra.
- Edward W. Said Partner — Co-founder of the Barenboim-Said Foundation (USA).
- Regional Government of Andalusia Funder — Primary sponsor of the Barenboim-Said Foundation (USA).
- United Nations Government — Designated the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra as a Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding.
- West Eastern Divan Orchestra Partner — Music ensemble established as a result of a workshop co-led by Edward W. Said, which the Barenboim-Said Foundation (USA) supports.
- West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Partner — Co-founded and collaborates with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra to promote cultural dialogue through music.
- West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Partner — Core artistic and humanitarian initiative co-founded by Daniel Barenboim and Edward W. Said, supported by the foundation.
- Yo-Yo Ma Partner — Co-conducted a workshop with Edward W. Said and Daniel Barenboim for young Arab and Israeli musicians in Weimar, Germany.
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.
- Cultural Exchange Through Music to Advance Social Changemethodology: cultural_exchangeBy using music as a universal language and platform for cultural exchange, the organization promotes humanistic values and serves as a catalyst for social change, because immersive, cross-cultural artistic dialogue builds mutual recognition and counters prejudice among youth from divided communities.
- Music as a Tool for Coexistence and Peacebuildingmethodology: music-for-peacebuildingBy engaging young musicians from conflicting regions, particularly Israelis and Palestinians, in collaborative music-making and music education, the organization fosters mutual understanding, breaks down cultural and political barriers, and models coexistence, because shared artistic practice creates emotional receptivity, dialogue, and a lived experience of equality and cooperation.