named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chigiana Global Academy Programs (C-GAP)
Study abroad program offering undergraduate students the opportunity to earn academic credit while studying music in Siena, Italy. Includes intensive courses in composition, piano, and film, with capacity for up to 30 students annually.
Primavera Chigiana
Concert season featuring performances by faculty in the Maestro series and students in the Junior series, supported by Friends of Chigiana through event funding and scholarships.
Student Scholarship Program
Fundraising initiative aimed at providing full scholarships for talented young musicians to attend the Chigiana Global Academy Programs, with a goal of funding 7 scholarships in 2025.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Administers a 6-week study abroad program in Siena, Italy for undergraduate music studentsOperates an annual 6-week study abroad program in Siena where students can earn 6 academic credits, with capacity for up to 30 students, focused on composition, piano, and film. The program is part of a summer academic initiative organized in partnership with the Accademia Chigiana.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Funds cultural exchange and educational opportunities for young musicians between the U.S. and ItalyConducts fundraising and development activities to support cultural exchange between the United States and Italy through academic, artistic, and professional programs for young musicians, including study abroad and mentorship initiatives.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for young musicians to attend the Accademia Chigiana Global ProgramDirects 100% of funds raised through events toward student tuition for young musicians participating in programs such as the Intensive Piano course at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena, with a goal of supporting five students through scholarships by 2025.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds the continuation of the Accademia Chigiana's tradition of excellence through benefactor cultivationSupports the Accademia Chigiana's ongoing operations and legacy by cultivating contemporary benefactors and raising financial support, functioning as a grantmaking conduit for the institution's programs.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Organizes the "Primavera Chigiana" concert series featuring faculty and student performancesProduces the "Primavera Chigiana" concert season, which includes performances by program professors in the Maestro series and student participants in the Junior series, providing public showcases for artistic development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$94K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$125K
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANGELO ARMIENTO — BOARD DIRECTOR
- ANTONIO ARTESE — BOARD DIRECTOR
- EUGENIO REFINI — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JUDITH GLYDE — BOARD DIRECTOR
- ROBERT CUTIETTA — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Accademia Chigiana Partner — Supports the Accademia Chigiana by cultivating benefactors to sustain its tradition of excellence.
- Accademia Musicale Chigiana Partner — Collaborates with Accademia Musicale Chigiana to mentor exceptionally talented young musicians.
- Accademia Musicale Chigiana Partner — Supports the educational and cultural activities of the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.
- CASA ITALIANA Zerilli – Marimò Partner — Hosts joint musical events with FRIENDS OF CHIGIANA in New York City.
- Chigiana Global Academy Partner — Collaborates to deliver summer arts education programs in Siena, Italy
- New York University Partner — Collaborates with FRIENDS OF CHIGIANA on hosting musical events, including providing venue and academic representation.
- New York University Partner — Hosts events at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University to present and promote the work of Chigiana.
- Southern Methodist University Partner — Collaborates with SMU to support piano students from Dr. Carol Leone's studio in participating in the Accademia Chigiana Global Program.
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.
- Cultural Exchange for Artist Developmentmethodology: cultural_exchangeBy creating U.S.-Italy cultural exchange programs, we advance the academic, artistic, and professional development of young musicians because immersive cross-cultural training enhances artistic growth and global career readiness.
- Need-Blind Access Through Full-Cost Supportmethodology: need-blind_supportBy removing financial barriers through full-tuition scholarships and direct funding, we enable equitable access to transformative arts education because financial inclusion ensures talent, not means, determines participation.
- Philanthropy via Music-Driven Fundraising Eventsmethodology: philanthropy-through-music-eventsBy hosting private home concerts, we generate targeted philanthropic support for student programs because experiential engagement with music deepens donor connection and motivates direct investment in artists.