named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Archiving and Cataloging
Project to preserve Peter Foley’s legacy by digitizing, organizing, and enhancing audio, video, and written archives of his works.
Materials Assessment and Completion
Effort to assess, complete, and prepare performance materials—including scores and scripts—for Peter Foley’s stage works to make them performance-ready.
Out of Myself - Songs of Peter Foley
A live concert and subsequent album release featuring 22 songs by Peter Foley, performed by Broadway and opera artists, recorded at Symphony Space in New York City and released on Center Stage Records.
Podcast on Peter Foley’s Life and Music
Planned podcast series in collaboration with a Grammy Award-winning producer to explore Peter Foley’s artistic journey and legacy through interviews with colleagues and family.
Sheet Music & Songbook Publication
Initiative to publish and distribute sheet music and a curated songbook of Peter Foley’s songs to encourage performances by artists and institutions.
The Hidden Sky Recording
Future project to produce a complete professional recording of the musical "The Hidden Sky" with full orchestrations to support wider dissemination and production.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Organization and promotion of live performances of Peter Foley's worksArranges, co-produces, and promotes professional live concerts and staged performances of Peter Foley's musical works at major venues, including Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
- Public education on Peter Foley's musicConducts public education initiatives to increase awareness, performance, and appreciation of composer Peter Foley's musical works through curated materials, performances, and digital content.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Composition of original music for theater, film, and televisionSupports the creation and dissemination of original scores composed by Peter Foley for theatrical productions, documentaries, and PBS series, including *Art:21*, *Listening to America with Bill Moyers*, and Shakespeare productions.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Development and licensing of Peter Foley's musical theater worksDevelops, workshops, and licenses full-length musicals and stage works by Peter Foley—including *The Hidden Sky*, *The Names We Gave Him*, *Bloom*, *Whitechapel*, and *The Bear*—for performance and production, supported by institutional grants and public readings.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Production and release of recordings of Peter Foley's musicProduces, records, and releases professional audio and video recordings of Peter Foley's songs and stage works, including commissioning remixes and 4K video production, and distributes them via digital platforms and streaming services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$47K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$207
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$75K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +76.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Chisholm | President | 20 | $13K |
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- 54 Below Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- American Academy of Arts and Letters Funder — Awarded the Richard Rodgers Award to Peter Foley for his work on "The Hidden Sky."
- American Music Theater Festival Partner — Hosted the world premiere of "The Hidden Sky" in Philadelphia and awarded it the Stephen Sondheim Award.
- Arena Stage Partner — Developed "The Names We Gave Him" with support from Arena Stage.
- BMI Lehman Engle Musical Theatre Workshop Partner — Alumni program in which Peter Foley participated as a composer.
- Benevity Network — Registered with Benevity for donations and corporate matching.
- Berkeley Theater Project Partner — Provided original music for a production of Alice in Wonderland.
- Birdland Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- CNBC Partner — Composed music for the CNBC documentary Peter Drucker: An Intellectual Journey.
- Candid Network — Member of Candid's nonprofit network, publicly listed in their database.
- Center Stage Records Partner — Distributed the album "Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley."
- Center Stage Records Partner — Released the album "Out of Myself - Songs of Peter Foley" in partnership with the organization.
- Eugene O’Neill Theater Center National Music Theater Conference Partner — Supported the development of "The Hidden Sky" through its music theater conference program.
- Hedgebrook Partner — Developed "The Names We Gave Him" with support from Hedgebrook.
- In CoAct Partner — Composed original music for The Mildred Piece, performed in New York City.
- Joe’s Pub Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Partner — Kate Chisholm, President and Executive Director of PFMP, previously worked at the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- MacDowell Colony Partner — Hosted Peter Foley as a fellow and resident artist.
- Montclair State University Partner — Collaborated with Montclair State University's New Works Initiative on a full production of "The Names We Gave Him."
- NEA Funder — Provided a New American Works grant to support "The Hidden Sky."
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provided development support for "The Hidden Sky" through the NEA New American Works Grant.
- New Jersey Shakespeare Festival Partner — Collaborated on musical compositions for theatrical productions including Henry V and Much Ado About Nothing.
- New York Festival of Song Partner — Hosted performances of Peter Foley's music.
- PBS Partner — Composed music for multiple PBS television programs including Art:21, Listening to America with Bill Moyers, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, and One Plus One.
- Prospect Theater Company Partner — Co-developed and produced performances of "The Hidden Sky" in New York City.
- Prospect Theater Company Partner — Co-presented a live concert at Symphony Space featuring the music of Peter Foley.
- Prospect Theater Company Partner — Co-produced the concert "Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley" in 2023.
- Prospect Theater Company Partner — Produced "The Hidden Sky," a musical by Peter Foley, indicating a collaborative partnership.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Accessibility and Participation through Open Distribution of Materialsmethodology: materials-driven-promotionBy making sheet music, songbooks, and performance materials digitally available and enhanced with recordings and orchestrations, the organization increases performances of Peter Foley’s works because accessible, high-quality resources lower barriers to production and artistic engagement.
- Artistic Legacy Preservation through Performance and Disseminationmethodology: artistic-legacy-preservationBy supporting the performance, recording, publication, and media dissemination of Peter Foley's musical works, the organization sustains his artistic legacy because active engagement with the music ensures cultural continuity and visibility.
- Cultural and Emotional Engagement through Musically Diverse Storytellingmethodology: eclectic-musical-storytellingBy integrating diverse musical traditions and stylistic diversity into narrative-driven music theater, the organization fosters emotional reconnection and intellectual awakening in audiences because eclectic, emotionally rich scores enhance thematic resonance and listener engagement.
- Network-Based Community Building for Legacy Amplificationmethodology: community-engagementBy leveraging personal and professional networks and fostering collaborative communities, the organization expands awareness and reach of Peter Foley’s music because relational outreach activates new performers, producers, and audiences who sustain cultural legacies.