named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Chelsea Music Festival
Annual thematic music festival in New York City featuring concerts, lectures, and interdisciplinary programming centered on diverse composers and genres.
Chelsea Music Festival Records
Record label producing and releasing albums of live festival performances, including works by underrepresented composers and contemporary arrangements of classical pieces.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Presents public concerts and recitals of historical and new musicSponsors and presents live performances of both historical and newly commissioned musical works, including chamber music in non-traditional venues such as art galleries, public squares, schools, and churches.
- Provides educational and public forums on music and musiciansOffers lectures, forums, and educational events that engage the public in dialogue about music, composers, and artistic expression.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Co-presents programs with international partnersCollaborates with international institutions such as Tokyo Bunka Kaikan to co-present musical programs, expanding global artistic exchange.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions and premieres new musical worksCommissions and presents world and New York premieres of works by contemporary composers, with a focus on expanding the traditional Western canon and featuring underrepresented voices, including women and composers of color.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Hosts virtual programming and maintains online performance archiveProduces virtual concert series such as "Online Encores & Online Originals" and maintains a digital library of high-quality recordings of performances and dialogues for ongoing public access via YouTube and other platforms.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual music festival in New York CityProduces a week-long summer festival in Chelsea, New York City, featuring concerts, receptions, visual art, culinary arts, and community events centered on a selected theme, with programming in classical, jazz, baroque, contemporary, and new music.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and releases albums through Chelsea Music Festival RecordsReleases one to two albums annually under the Chelsea Music Festival Records label, featuring studio and live recordings of classical and jazz music, including world premiere recordings and festival commissions by emerging and established artists.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports emerging artists through performance and recording opportunitiesProvides a platform for emerging artists, particularly women and people of color, through live performances, commissions, and album releases in classical, jazz, and vocal music.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitates collaborative artistic performances and expressionSupports collaborative performances among artists, composers, and performers to explore innovative and diverse perspectives in music and interdisciplinary art.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$344K
Contributions & grants$303K88%
Program service revenue$23K7%
Investment income$13K4%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$388K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$104K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$395K
Cash$55K
Investments$330K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$393K
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +100.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TIFFANY FUNG | SECRETARY AND DIR OF OPERATIONS | 20 | $32K |
| KEN-DAVID MASUR | DIRECTOR | 10 | $10K |
board members · 4
- CHRISTINE EGLI — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA HEALY — PRESIDENT
- MOLLY CALLISTE — DIRECTOR
- YOKO FUKAYA — TREASURER
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Alex Brown Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- Alina Ming Kobialka Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- Aliza Morell Partner — Collaborated on album artwork for "Midsummer Night Magic" and singles, with artwork courtesy of Massey Klein Gallery.
- Amanda Hardy Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- Angela Lee Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- Ari Evan Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- CAPALINO Funder — Donor whose financial support contributed to the production of the album *Preludes*.
- Chef Eric Takahashi Partner — Patron who underwrote a culinary artist at the festival
- Chef Hinnerk von Bargen Partner — Patron who underwrote a culinary artist at the festival
- Chelsea Music Festival Partner — Core collaborating organization; the record label operates in alignment with the festival's mission and features its musicians and commissions.
- Clara Osowski Partner — Patron who underwrote a featured artist at the festival
- Cécile McLorin Salvant Partner — Provided cover artwork and contributed a testimonial for the album *Preludes*.
- Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society Partner — Collaborating ensemble whose member performed on the album *Preludes*.
- Dimitri Dover Partner — Patron who underwrote an artist at the festival
- Festival Supporters Partner — Listed as sponsors and partners supporting the Festival.
- InterMusic SF Musical Grant Program Funder — Provided grant support that contributed to the production of the album "Midsummer Night Magic."
- Ivalas Quartet Partner — Patron who underwrote an ensemble at the festival
- Jassy Family Partner — Patron who sponsored an evening event at Open Jar Studios
- Ken-David Masur Partner — Artistic Director of the Chelsea Music Festival
- Lauren & John Browning Partner — Patron who sponsored the Sunday Brunch event
- Margo & Anthony Viscusi Partner — Patron who sponsored an evening event at Poets House
- Massey Klein Gallery Partner — Provided courtesy for the use of Aliza Morell’s artwork on the album "Midsummer Night Magic" and related singles.
- Melinda Lee Masur Partner — Artistic Director of the Chelsea Music Festival
- Min Kwon Partner — Patron who underwrote a featured artist at the festival
- Sennheiser Partner — Festival partner supporting the 2019 Chelsea Music Festival and album production.
- Steinway & Sons Partner — Festival partner supporting the 2019 Chelsea Music Festival and album production.
- Superlegal Studio Partner — Recording studio where the album 'CARDUME' was recorded and engineered.
- Susan Aw Visual Arts Partner — Patron supporting visual arts programming at the festival
- Sylvia & Andy Oh Family Partner — Patron supporting an education initiative at the festival
- Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Partner — Co-presentation partner for a 2023 program
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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.
- Canon Expansion Through Underrepresented Voicesmethodology: canon-expansion-through-underrepresented-voicesBy commissioning and prioritizing works from composers underrepresented in the traditional Western canon—especially women and people of color—the festival expands the chamber music repertoire and advances equity in artistic representation, because systemic inclusion in creation and recording shifts cultural ownership and visibility.
- Cultural Inclusion Through Storytelling and Thematic Curationmethodology: cultural-inclusion-through-storytellingBy centering an annual theme such as "Every Story Counts" that integrates music, visual art, and food, the festival affirms diverse cultural contributions and fosters democratic participation, because shared narrative experiences validate individual identity and promote inclusive engagement.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Collaboration in Nontraditional Venuesmethodology: interdisciplinary-artistic-collaborationBy presenting intimate, multidisciplinary events that integrate chamber music with visual and culinary arts in nontraditional venues, the festival increases accessibility and deepens audience engagement, because breaking formal barriers fosters connection and lowers cultural entry points.
- Reimagining Classical Music for Contemporary Audiencesmethodology: historical_contemporary_integrationBy re-imagining historical works—such as J.S. Bach—through jazz arrangements and integrating them with contemporary compositions, the festival makes classical music accessible and engaging for modern audiences, because stylistic fusion bridges cultural and generational gaps in musical understanding.