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NORDOFF-ROBBINS MUSIC THERAPY FOUNDATION INC
KATONAH, NY · EIN 133490267 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · nordoffrobbinsfoundation.org
revenue
$4K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$102K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR NY UNIVERSITY NORDOFF-ROBBINS CENTER FOR MUSIC THERAPY. THIS CENTER IS A RESEARCH, TRAINING AND CLINICAL FACILITY THAT PROVIDES MUSIC THERAPY TREATMENT TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A VARIETY OF CHALLENGES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation raises funds to support the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University. The center provides clinical music therapy services, training, and research for children and adults with a range of challenges, including autism, neurological disorders, and sensory impairments. It operates as a clinical and educational facility within NYU's Music Therapy Program.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Group Music Therapy
Group sessions that foster social interaction, turn-taking, and shared musical experiences, particularly for individuals with autism and communication difficulties
Individual Music Therapy
One-on-one sessions using vocal and instrumental improvisation to support communication, expression, and interaction for clients of all ages with developmental, sensory, or psychological challenges
Music Upper Limb Therapy - Integrated (MULT-I)
Collaborative intervention combining music therapy and occupational therapy to improve upper limb recovery, reduce depression, and increase neurotrophic factors in stroke patients
Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Training Program
Advanced training for music therapy students at NYU, including clinical techniques, improvisation, and research methods
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Conducting music therapy research
      Conducts research on the neural and physiological mechanisms of music interventions, including studies on music improvisation in stroke rehabilitation and social motor synchrony using smartwatch technology. Also conducted the federally funded five-year Music Therapy Project for Psychotic Children Under Seven at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funding music therapy services and programs
      Raises funds and provides financial support to sustain music therapy services, including sliding-scale fee assistance for clients and families, and supports the operation of the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University through donations and fundraising events.
  • Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
    • Providing direct music therapy services
      Delivers individual and group music therapy sessions using Nordoff-Robbins methods to children, adolescents, and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, trauma, cancer, dementia, neurological disorders, and psychological challenges, both in-person and remotely. Services are offered weekly at the Nordoff-Robbins Center at New York University and include adaptive music instruction, emotional exploration through verbal processing, and specialized programming for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
    • Training and capacity building in music therapy
      Offers an internship program for graduate students, a post-masters Certification program, and annual training in advanced Nordoff-Robbins techniques. Provides faculty development and clinical education through experienced leadership, including the Foundation Director and Faculty Director, and produces instructional materials and research for the broader music therapy field.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$102K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -89.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ALAN TURRY — DIRECTOR/TREAS
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • 5600K Foundation Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Adreena Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Alan Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Angel Band Project Partner — Collaborates with the Angel Band Project to deliver music therapy services for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) Partner — Provides music therapy services for individuals with developmental disabilities through collaboration with AHRC.
  • Atherton Family Foundation Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • BEATLab at McMaster University Partner — Provides smartwatch technology for use in research on social motor synchrony and music engagement.
  • Florence Tyson Fund Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Garfein/Bernstein Family Fund Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Institute for Music Therapy, University of Witten-Herdecke Network — German affiliate that extends the Nordoff-Robbins approach into medical and psychiatric settings, part of the international network.
  • Jackie Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Jayne Daniel - David Marcus Memorial Fund Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Jenny Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Jesse Ritholz Memorial Fund Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Mariana Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Music and Audio Research Lab (MARL) Partner — Collaborates on research initiatives, including a study on social motor synchrony and music engagement.
  • NY Open Center's Sound and Music Institute Partner — Collaborates with educational institutions to introduce individuals to Nordoff-Robbins music therapy.
  • NY University Partner — Collaborates with NY University to operate the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy.
  • NYU Partner — Collaborates with NYU to provide music therapy sessions on campus, including supporting participants in navigating campus security and access protocols.
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborates to provide music therapy services for children in special education and with hearing impairments.
  • New York University Partner — Hosts the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy in partnership with the foundation.
  • New York University Partner — Hosts the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy, where the Foundation funds and supports clinical, training, and research activities.
  • Nick Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Nordoff Robbins United Kingdom Partner — Provides footage from the London Centre for use in documentation and outreach materials.
  • Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Network — Collaborates with the Nordoff-Robbins Center at NYU Steinhardt on research and clinical initiatives.
  • Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Partner — Supports the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy and collaborates on providing music therapy services and training.
  • Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre (London) Network — Part of the international network of Nordoff-Robbins centers, with shared training, clinical standards, and archival resources.
  • Oksana Partner — Faculty member who teaches and demonstrates clinical music therapy work.
  • Paine Partnership LLC Funder — Provided a generous donation to support the foundation's work.
  • Silver Clef Funder — Music industry fundraising initiative that supports Nordoff-Robbins programs in the US and UK through benefit events and awards.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Co-Therapist and Team-Based Engagement Model
    methodology: co_therapist_model
    By using co-therapists or therapist teams in sessions, the organization enhances client participation and developmental outcomes, because dual roles—one musical, one facilitative—allow for more responsive support and richer interpersonal dynamics during group or developmental therapy.
  • Combining Improvisation with Reflective Dialogue
    methodology: music_and_reflective_dialogue
    By integrating musical improvisation with verbal reflection, the organization deepens emotional insight and psychological integration, because music accesses pre-verbal or non-verbal states, while dialogue helps anchor and process the experience.
  • Hybrid Service Delivery for Care Continuity
    methodology: hybrid-service-delivery
    By delivering music therapy through both in-person and remote modalities, the organization maintains therapeutic engagement during disruptions, because flexible access ensures continuity of care without sacrificing the relational and expressive core of music therapy.
  • Individually Improvised Music as Therapeutic Catalyst
    methodology: nordoff-robbins_approach
    By co-creating improvised music with clients, therapists unlock dormant potential and foster therapeutic change, because spontaneous musical interaction serves as a primary channel for communication, emotional regulation, and developmental growth—especially for autistic and disabled children.
  • Integrated Clinical, Research, and Training Model
    methodology: integrated_clinical_research_training
    By combining clinical practice, research, and professional training in one unified system, the organization advances the field of music therapy and improves client outcomes, because ongoing research and clinician development ensure evidence-based, high-quality therapeutic delivery.