named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Homeward Bound Partnership
Supports summer camp experiences for homeless children in NYC through fundraising concerts and awareness campaigns
Global Festival
Annual multi-day festival in NYC featuring teen musicians from over 28 countries, promoting cross-cultural collaboration and global citizenship through music
House Band Program
Provides ongoing performance and mentorship opportunities for a core group of young musicians who serve as ambassadors and performers at major events
Kids Rock For Kids Live Shows
Hosts live and virtual concerts featuring young musicians from around the world, with proceeds supporting youth-focused nonprofits chosen by the artists
Six Continents Project
Virtual international collaboration program connecting teen musicians from six continents to rehearse, perform, and build community online
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Facilitates international virtual and in-person collaborations among teen musiciansCreates global music collaborations such as Six Continents, a band of teen musicians from six continents, and produces virtual concerts that connect young artists across borders, including a May 2025 concert for over 100 Afghan students in partnership with Rahela Trust. These initiatives include remote rehearsals, livestreamed performances, and post-lockdown in-person performances.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizes benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness for youth causesProduces rock benefit shows and festivals that raise funds and awareness for youth-related causes, having raised over $65,000 since 2017. These events engage teen volunteers in production roles and include performances for notable figures such as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes live music performances and festivals for young musiciansHosts live shows, multi-day festivals, and benefit concerts featuring young artists at venues and events such as The Bitter End, DROM, Governors Ball, Glastonbury Festival, and street fairs including The Atlantic Antic and Fabulous 5th Ave Fair. The organization has hosted over 70 events in New York, London, and Toronto, providing performance opportunities for teen musicians from more than 28 countries.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produces professional music content created by teensProduces music videos and a YouTube series titled "IT’S A BANGER!" hosted by teens, featuring behind-the-scenes content and news. Also produces performances that generate millions of views and deeply engaged audiences, highlighting original compositions and covers by young artists.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides hands-on music production and performance training at no costOffers young musicians free access to stage, studio, and industry experiences, including performance, collaboration, and development opportunities to build artistic and personal skills. Programs include mentorship from professional artists and educators, and training in audio mixing, video editing, photography, and social media support during benefit shows.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$74K84%
Program service revenue$14K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-14K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- David Miller — Co-Founder, Board Chair
- Lisa Schorr — Co-Founder, Board Secretary
- Michelle Riley — Board Treasurer
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- AFCECO Partner — Orphanage network in Afghanistan supported by Kids Rock For Kids; provides shelter and education to children affected by poverty and conflict.
- Catharsis Arts Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Kids Rock For Kids on a concert series honoring International Women’s Month.
- Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Collaborates with Kids Rock For Kids to support Camp Homeward Bound, a summer camp for homeless children in New York City.
- Corcoran Partner — Sponsor and partner organization supporting Kids Rock For Kids at the VIP level.
- DROM Partner — Hosts youth-led benefit performances for teen bands.
- Ed and Caroline Hyman Partner — Sponsor and partner supporting Kids Rock For Kids at the Rock Star level.
- Empire Entertainment Partner — Partner organization linked from the sponsor page.
- Glastonbury Festival Partner — Major music festival where Kids Rock For Kids secured a performance slot for The Sixsters.
- Governors Ball Partner — New York music festival where Kids Rock For Kids brought the Six Continents band and House Band to perform for two consecutive years.
- Gowanus Music Club Partner — Collaborates with Kids Rock For Kids to offer the Dream On Award, providing music scholarships to students in financial need.
- Kidsave Partner — Partner organization assisting children and families in Ukraine; supported by Kids Rock For Kids to evacuate orphans and deliver humanitarian and medical aid.
- Malala Fund Partner — Co-hosted a concert series with Kids Rock For Kids in celebration of International Women’s Month.
- NAMI NYC Partner — Receives support from Kids Rock For Kids fundraising shows; focused on mental health services for families and individuals in New York City.
- NYC Media and Entertainment Partner — Sponsor and partner organization supporting Kids Rock For Kids.
- PING productions Partner — Sponsor and partner organization supporting Kids Rock For Kids at the VIP level.
- Pig Hog Cables Partner — Partner organization linked from the sponsor page.
- Rahela Trust Partner — Collaborated with Kids Rock For Kids to support a virtual concert for Afghan girls in May 2025.
- Razom for Ukraine Partner — Supported through Kids Rock For Kids fundraising; provides relief including toys, school supplies, and warm coats to children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Six Continents Partner — Virtual international band formed with teen musicians from six continents, supported by Kids Rock For Kids to perform at Governors Ball and in-person festivals.
- The Bitter End Partner — Hosts youth-led benefit performances for teen bands.
- The Felix Project Partner — Partner organization in London that rescues surplus food and distributes it to vulnerable populations; supported by Kids Rock For Kids fundraising.
- The Sixsters Partner — Ukrainian all-girl teen band supported by Kids Rock For Kids to perform at Glastonbury Festival.
- UNICEF Partner — Receives support from Kids Rock For Kids; led global vaccine distribution and distance-learning initiatives during the pandemic.
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.
- Music as a Catalyst for Youth Empowerment and Philanthropymethodology: music-for-youth-empowermentBy engaging young musicians in performance, collaboration, and media production, the organization fosters personal and artistic development while channeling their talents toward philanthropy and social impact, because creative agency combined with purpose strengthens identity, civic engagement, and global awareness.