irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $316KYOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS SERIES IN NEW YORK:THE YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS 2024-2025 CONCERT SERIES IN NEW YORK INCLUDED SIX EVENING CONCERTS AND THREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. THE OPENING NIGHT AND SEASON FINALE CONCERTS WERE BOTH PRESENTED AT CARNEGIE HALL'S ZANKEL HALL. THE SEASON FINALE INCLUDED 14 MUSICIANS, A MIX OF YCA ALUMNI AND CURRENT ARTISTS. OUR APRIL 17, 2025 GALA HELD AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN YCA'S HISTORY IN BOTH THE AMOUNT OF MONEY RAISED AND THE NUMBER OF DINNER GUESTS FOR THE EVENING.
- #2 $215KYOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS SERIES IN WASHINGTON, D.C.:THE YOUNG CONCERT ARTIST SERIES IN WASHINGTON D.C. HELD FIVE LIVE EVENTS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON. THE 45TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON, DC GALA WAS HELD MAY 6, 2025 AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF TURKEY.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Young Concert Artists International Auditions
Competitive auditions that identify and select extraordinary young musicians for career development and performance opportunities through the organization's concert series.
Young Concert Artists Series in New York
Presents debut concert series for emerging classical musicians at venues including Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall and the Morgan Library & Museum, featuring both evening and lunchtime performances.
Young Concert Artists Series in Washington, D.C.
Presents live concert events at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater, offering performance opportunities for winners of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 4 activities
- Conducts national and local concert tours featuring YCA artistsOrganizes and presents concert tours across multiple cities, including a twelve-city national tour and seasonal touring ensembles such as a piano trio and accordion-string ensemble, featuring current YCA artists.
- Hosts international auditions to identify emerging classical musiciansConducts the Susan Wadsworth International Auditions as a biennial competitive process to identify and select exceptional young classical musicians for career support and performance opportunities.
- Presents concert series and special events in New York and Washington, D.C.Presents evening and lunchtime concerts in New York, including events at Carnegie Hall, and hosts live concert events and galas in Washington, D.C., such as the annual gala at the Ambassador’s Residence and performances at the Kennedy Center.
- Provides career development and debut performance opportunities for emerging musiciansOffers selected musicians debut recitals in New York City and Washington, D.C., including performances at Carnegie Hall, and produces a commercially released debut album and film in partnership with a record label for global distribution.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards career development grants to audition finalistsProvides a $5,000 career development grant to up to three finalists who do not join the YCA roster, supporting their continued growth as classical musicians.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivers educational programs for young musicians and studentsProvides masterclasses, in-school visits, and mini-residencies for young instrumentalists, along with career advising for high school musicians considering performance careers, including essay review, interview prep, and mock auditions.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Offers residency and fellowship program for composersConducts a bi-annual search to select one composer for a two-year residency and fellowship, investing in their long-term contribution to classical music and global audiences.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides career and professional development training for Jacobs FellowsOffers a 14-month intensive training program for selected Jacobs Fellows covering engagement practices, social media, and website development to support long-term career success.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Provides financial and promotional support to artistsFunds promotional photo and video sessions, online streaming of live concerts, and special projects to enhance the visibility and professional development of YCA artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.54M
Contributions & grants$3.55M64%
Program service revenue$1000K18%
Investment income$948K17%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$4.62M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$2.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.90M
Cash$708K
Investments$10.78M
Liabilities$987K
Net assets$11.92M
Liquid reserves29.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL KELLOGG | PRESIDENT | 40 | $314K |
| SARAH GRAHAM | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $245K |
| CHRISTINA BAKER | DIRECTOR OF ARTIST MGT | 40 | $147K |
| SUSAN WADSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $140K |
| JOHN STOLEN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION | 40 | $129K |
| MICHAEL HERRING | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BOOKING AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $127K |
board members · 19
- ANGELA HAINES — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTHONY E DIRESTA — BOARD MEMBER
- BEATRICE FRANCAIS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHEE YUN — BOARD MEMBER
- DEMETRIUS FULLER — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD PECK — BOARD MEMBER
- DR IRENE ROTH — BOARD MEMBER
- DR WILLIAM A HASELTINE — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/9/25)
- ELLEN MARCUS — VICE CHAIR
- JENNIFER ALLAN SOROS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNA OSTREM — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH G SCHLOSSER — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH PISAR — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN E LINDQUIST — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK GREENWOLD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARLENE HERRING — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL L LUBIN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL NASH AMBLER — BOARD MEMBER
- MITCHELL B SIKORA — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- Asheville Chamber Music Society Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator for YCA on Tour performances
- Australian National Academy of Music Partner — Music institution led by YCA alumni as of January 2021.
- BIG ARTS Sanibel Island Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator for YCA on Tour performances
- Bravo! Vail Partner — Music festival led by YCA alumni.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Co-presents a New York debut recital for one YCA Jacobs Fellow
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Venue for opening night and season finale concerts in New York.
- Chamber Music Society of Boston Partner — Music institution led by YCA alumni.
- Clarion Concerts Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator for YCA on Tour performances
- Curtis Institute of Music Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Harvard Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Heifetz International Music Institute Partner — Music institution led by YCA alumni.
- Indiana University Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Jacobs Fellowship Funder — Funds the Composer-in-Residence position and supports the selected composer's residency.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Hosted YCA's annual gala in 2025.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosts culminating school concerts for YCA’s year-long program at Merkin Hall.
- Kennedy Center Partner — Hosted concert events for the Young Concert Artists Series in Washington, D.C.
- M.I.T. Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Manchester Music Festival Partner — Music festival led by YCA alumni.
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Mannes School of Music Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- Morgan Library and Museum Partner — Hosted evening and lunchtime concerts in New York.
- Morweb.org Partner — Website development and technical services provider for YCA
- Music from Angel Fire Partner — Music festival led by YCA alumni.
- New England Conservatory Partner — Educational institution where YCA alumni serve as professors.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funds for the Young Concert Artists season in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for the Young Concert Artists season.
- Newport Classical Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator for YCA on Tour performances
- Orchestra Partners Program Partner — Collaborative program supporting artist performances
- Orford Music Festival & Academy Partner — Music festival and academy led by YCA alumni.
- Pepperdine University Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator for YCA on Tour performances
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strategies · 3
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.
- Artist Development through Integrated Donor-Supported Programmingmethodology: artist-support-through-donor-tiersBy aligning donor-funded initiatives with core artist development activities—such as recordings, rehearsals, educational residencies, and performances—the organization amplifies impact, because targeted financial support removes barriers to high-quality artistic production and expands access to professional opportunities that might otherwise be unattainable for emerging musicians.
- Curriculum-Integrated Arts Education for Student Engagementmethodology: curriculum-integrated arts educationBy designing arts education mini-residencies that align with classroom curricula and teacher-defined goals, and by using pre-concert presentations to familiarize students with repertoire, the organization increases engagement and accessibility, because contextual preparation enhances understanding and emotional connection to live classical music.
- Early-Career Investment with Long-Term Career Developmentmethodology: career-investment-through-residencyBy identifying and investing in exceptional young classical musicians at the start of their careers, the organization enables them to build sustainable international careers, because early support in the form of performance debuts, management, and promotional resources compounds over time to accelerate professional trajectory and global reach.