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TRIBECA NEW MUSIC INC
New York, NY · EIN 133903490 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE A60 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · tribecanewmusic.org
revenue
$95K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$77K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Mission: Tribeca New Music (TNM) is a not-for-profit organization that presents and performs a bold new art music, infused with American pop culture, written by a diverse and inclusive community of contemporary composers.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tribeca New Music (TNM) is a New York-based nonprofit that promotes contemporary art music by emerging and established composers, particularly through its annual festival and the Young Composer Competition. The organization highlights diverse musical voices that blend classical traditions with American pop culture, jazz, and experimental genres. TNM also produces the "Inviews" video series, featuring interviews with composers and performers at the forefront of new music.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Inviews
Video interview series hosted by TNM artists, featuring conversations with composers and performers about their creative processes, influences, and upcoming performances.
Tribeca New Music Festival
Annual festival in NYC featuring world premieres and performances by contemporary ensembles and composers, showcasing genre-defying works that blend classical, jazz, rock, and experimental music.
Young Composer Competition
National competition for composers in two divisions: ages 21 and under, and ages 22–35. Winners receive a $1,000 award and a performance of their work at the Tribeca New Music Festival and The Checkout in Chicago.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
    • Digital archiving and global dissemination of new music
      Extends access to contemporary classical music beyond live audiences through high-quality video recordings, webcasts, and an online archive. Maintains a growing collection of performance videos and interviews, including the YCC Honors Circle—an online library of selected competition compositions—and the Composer Circle showcase, making works accessible to performers, educators, and presenters worldwide via website and YouTube.
  • Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
    • Operating the Young Composer Competition and supporting emerging composers
      Hosts a national Young Composer Competition across two divisions (ages 21 and under, and 22–35), awarding $1,000 cash prizes to first-prize winners and providing professional performances of winning compositions in New York City and Chicago. Engages over 200 composers annually and has increased female participation from 4% to 19% over the past decade through targeted outreach and program design.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Presenting contemporary classical music concerts and festivals
      Presents 5 to 6 live concerts annually in New York City, including an annual festival featuring leading and emerging artists, with performances of new works by contemporary composers that incorporate multimedia elements and explore themes such as digital culture, human connection, and environmental fragility. Co-produces world premiere performances in collaboration with partner organizations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$85K89%
Program service revenue$10K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$77K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Preston Stahly Artistic and Executive Director 40 $18K
board members · 6
  • Adam Tilley — Director
  • Barry Goldberg — Director
  • Mary Rowell — Director
  • Maryanne Schwaller — Treasurer and Director
  • Neil Prufer MD — Director
  • Susan Koeneke — Secretary and Director
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • ACM’s The Checkout Partner — Co-presents performances of winning compositions from the Young Composer Competition.
  • Aaron Copland Foundation Funder — Foundation that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • Access Contemporary Music Partner — Partnership to present the Young Composer Competition, including co-presenting performances in New York City and Chicago.
  • Amphion Foundation Funder — Foundation that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • Argus Quartet Partner — Performs the premiere of David Crowell's "Cloud Forest" at the Tribeca New Music Festival
  • BMI Foundation, Inc. Funder — Foundation that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • Bergamot Quartet Partner — Features in concert programming as part of the Tribeca New Music Festival
  • Cary New Music Performance Fund Funder — Foundation that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • Christian Quiñones Partner — Composer whose work my eyes devour the internet is performed in a Tribeca New Music concert.
  • Christopher Stark Partner — Composer whose multimedia work Fire Ecologies is presented in collaboration with Tribeca New Music.
  • Fire and Music Project Partner — Collaborates on the presentation of Justine Leichtling’s "Controlled Burn," a piece written in connection with Northern California’s Fire and Music Project.
  • Fonds Podium Kunsten Performing Arts Fund NL Funder — Public funder that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • Kaufman Music Center Partner — Co-produced a world premiere performance with Tribeca New Music.
  • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • NYSCA Government — Public funder supporting Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • NakedEye Ensemble Partner — Collaborates on a concert featuring Theresa Wong's "The Secret of Growth"
  • New Music USA Funder — Organization that supports Tribeca New Music's programming of adventurous new music.
  • New Music USA Funder — Provides partial support for the NakedEye Ensemble.
  • PA Council on the Arts Funder — Provides partial support for the NakedEye Ensemble.
  • Pathos Trio Partner — Collaborates with Pathos Trio to present a concert of new works for percussion, piano, and electronics
  • Paul Novak Partner — Composer whose work entwining is featured in a Tribeca New Music concert program.
  • Preston Stahly Partner — Artistic and executive director of Tribeca New Music
  • Sirius Quartet Partner — Collaborates with Sunjay Jayaram to perform works from the album "Incantations"
  • The Amphion Foundation Funder — Provides partial support for the NakedEye Ensemble.
  • The Pathos Trio Partner — Partners to present performances of works by young composers including Asher Lurie and Charles Peck
  • The Russo Family Foundation Funder — Provides partial support for the NakedEye Ensemble.
  • Unheard-of Ensemble Partner — Commissioned to premiere David Crowell's "Memories of the Imagined" at the Tribeca New Music Festival
  • Unheard-of ensemble Partner — Collaborates with Tribeca New Music to present contemporary chamber music performances.
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used to distribute performances and connect composers with global audiences.
  • Zlatko Ćosić Partner — Video artist who contributed visual components to Christopher Stark’s Fire Ecologies, presented by Tribeca New Music.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Emerging Composer Amplification Through Recognition and Performance
    methodology: emerging_artist_recognition and performance
    By providing competitive performance opportunities, tiered recognition (including Honorable Mention and Merit Awards), and digital/video visibility, the organization increases the professional trajectory and artistic confidence of emerging composers, because early-career validation and exposure are critical to sustained engagement in new music.
  • Full Life Cycle Support for New Music
    methodology: full_life_cycle_support
    By integrating creation, performance, and long-term public access through concerts, festivals, competitions, and digital media, TRIBECA NEW MUSIC ensures sustainable development and dissemination of contemporary works, because supporting music across its entire life cycle fosters lasting impact and broader cultural integration.
  • Inclusive and Genre-Blending Artistic Curation
    methodology: genre-blending curation
    By curating music that blends classical, experimental, rock, and popular influences—and selecting works based on expressive effectiveness rather than stylistic conformity—the organization advances innovation in contemporary music because diverse sonic languages increase accessibility, foster collaboration, and reflect a pluralistic culture.
  • Interdisciplinary and Immersive Audience Engagement
    methodology: interdisciplinary_collaboration
    By creating multidimensional experiences that combine music with technology, AI, theater, text, installation, and multimedia, the organization deepens audience connection and reflection, because immersive, cross-genre formats challenge traditional boundaries and make contemporary music more relatable and emotionally resonant.
  • Sustained Private Funding as Cultural Infrastructure
    methodology: sustained_private_support
    By relying on sustained private support to fund the creation, performance, and distribution of new music, the organization ensures continuity and independence in artistic programming, because declining public funding necessitates alternative models to preserve cultural innovation and artist livelihoods.