named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chords of Harmony
Free community concert series featuring Gustavo Dudamel and members of Coro de Manos Blancas with international youth ensembles, including a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Choral" at Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona
Fidelio Community Engagement
International community outreach program accompanying the 2024 European tour of Beethoven's Fidelio, providing accessible opera experiences for Deaf communities through multilingual panels, discounted tickets, and cultural exchange events in Barcelona, Paris, and London
Orquesta del Encuentro
International youth orchestra program bringing together young musicians from over 20 countries for performance and mentorship opportunities with professional artists
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Music Performances & Education 3 activities
- Partners with educational institutions for community music programsCollaborates with Princeton University, Trenton Public Schools, and Trenton Music Makers to connect communities through joint music programs, discussions, concerts, and artist residencies.
- Produces collaborative musical events and festivals for youth and communitiesOrganizes “Encuentros” events and similar gatherings that bring together young musicians and communities for collaborative performances, cultural exchange, and civic engagement through music.
- Supports Deaf and hearing communities through inclusive music projectsDevelops and implements inclusive music initiatives such as the Fidelio project, which connects Deaf and hearing communities through performances, community engagement, and multilingual access.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advances organizational mission through alignment with UN Sustainable Development GoalsAligns the foundation’s mission and activities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote a more sustainable and equitable future through the arts.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Collaborates with global institutions to advance cultural democracy and civic engagementPartners with organizations and institutions worldwide to enrich lives through cultural democracy, civic engagement, and community dialogue via music and the arts.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Expands access to music and arts for young people through programs and resourcesProvides tools, opportunities, and resources to expand access to music and the arts for young people, supporting them to shape their creative futures. This includes ongoing educational and leadership initiatives.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds youth music programs and leadership fellowshipsProvides funding for the Trenton Youth Orchestra, including free coaching and private instruction, and supports an annual Trenton Arts Music Fellow to serve as a student leader in arts programming.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes international performance and travel opportunities for young musiciansCreates international performance and travel opportunities for young musicians on major global stages, including recurring convenings such as the Orquesta del Encuentro and Encuentros festivals.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Provides virtual and permanent symphonic experiences in public spacesBrings virtual symphonic experiences to rural towns in Spain and Portugal through a decade-long tour and maintains a permanent virtual symphonic exhibition at CaixaForum Barcelona since April 2021.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$297K
Contributions & grants$297K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6320%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$226K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$478K
Cash$274K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$472K
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB SLATTERY | SECRETARY | 20 | $48K |
board members · 4
- ANNE T DOWLING — PRESIDENT (TO JUL 2024)
- GUSTAVO DUDAMEL — CO-CHAIR
- MARIA VALVERDE — CO-CHAIR
- PENELOPE BOEHM — TREASURER
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- Anne Dowling Partner — Friend-level supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Arturo Márquez Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Dudamel Foundation to co-create the 2018 Encuentros “Art and Citizenship” workshop in Mexico City
- Barbican Centre Partner — Hosted a pre-concert talk in London featuring Deaf performers and local Deaf community members.
- Berlin Philharmonic Partner — Engages musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic as mentors for student musicians.
- Colburn School of Music Partner — Partners with faculty from the Colburn School of Music to mentor student musicians.
- Coldplay Partner — Partnered with the Dudamel Foundation on a performance with Coro de Manos Blancas in Athens as part of the Fidelio project.
- Coro de Manos Blancas Partner — Collaborated with the Dudamel Foundation on the Fidelio project and a performance with Coldplay in Athens.
- Coro de Manos Blancas Partner — Longstanding artistic partner supported by the Dudamel Foundation in performances of Fidelio in Los Angeles and on international tour.
- Coro de Manos Blancas Partner — Participated in community concerts and engagement activities during the Fidelio tour, including performances and panel discussions with Deaf communities.
- Deaf West Theatre Partner — Collaborated on the 2024 European tour of Fidelio to create inclusive experiences for Deaf communities across multiple countries.
- Deaf West Theatre Partner — Collaborated on the world premiere and revival of Beethoven's Fidelio.
- Deaf West Theatre Partner — Collaborated with the Dudamel Foundation on the production and tour of Beethoven's Fidelio for Deaf and hearing audiences.
- Deafinitely Theatre Partner — Partnered through its Artistic Director Paula Garfield on a pre-concert talk at the Barbican Centre focused on Deaf artistic perspectives.
- Deborah Edith Rothschild Trust Partner — Friend-level supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Denise Vohra Partner — Friend-level supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- E. Sue Blume Partner — Friend-level supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- El Sistema Japan Partner — Partnered in the creation of the Tokyo White Hands Chorus following the Choir's 2017 Japan tour.
- El Sistema Nacional de Orquestas y Coros Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela Partner — Modeled after and inspired by El Sistema, the Foundation aligns with its mission of providing free music education to youth, especially from low-income backgrounds.
- El Sistema Venezuela Partner — Works with instructors from El Sistema Venezuela to provide sectional coaching and instruction to students.
- Elodia Mottot Partner — Collaborated on organizing a pre-concert panel discussion for the Deaf community in Paris.
- Federació de Persones Sordes de Catalunya (FESOCA) Partner — Partnered on community outreach in Barcelona, including a guided tour, dress rehearsal, and multilingual panel discussion for Deaf communities.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Friend-level supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Frank & Berta Gehry Partner — Special thanks supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra to mentor young musicians.
- Gran Teatre del Liceu Partner — Hosted community engagement activities in Barcelona, including access to performances and events for Deaf community members.
- Gustavo Dudamel Government — Co-chair of the Dudamel Foundation
- Hilti Foundation Partner — Lead supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Hollywood Arts Council Partner — Lead supporter of the Dudamel Foundation.
- Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura Partner — Hosted joint activities with YOLA students at Los Pinos in Mexico City, November 2019.
- Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura Partner — Partnered with the Dudamel Foundation to host the first Encuentros workshop in Mexico City in 2018
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strategies · 5
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 Democracy and Arts Access as Human Rightmethodology: cultural_democracyBy expanding access to music and art, the organization advances social justice and global citizenship, because equitable cultural participation is a fundamental human right that enables individual and community transformation.
- El Sistema-Inspired Collective Music Practicemethodology: el-sistema-modelBy using intensive, ensemble-based music education modeled on El Sistema, the organization drives pedagogical and social transformation, because structured group music participation builds discipline, collaboration, and opportunity among underserved youth.
- Inclusive Bilingual Performance for Deaf and Hearing Communitiesmethodology: deaf_centered_accessibilityBy integrating vocal performance with expressive sign language in bilingual productions, the organization fosters cultural exchange and inclusion, because centering Deaf artists redefines accessibility and creates shared artistic experiences across communities.
- Music as a Tool for Social Change and Youth Empowermentmethodology: music-for-social-changeBy engaging young people in collective music practice, the organization fosters leadership, social inclusion, and ethical development, because participatory arts create pathways to empowerment and justice, particularly for vulnerable youth.
- Technology-Enabled Expansion of Cultural Accessmethodology: technology-enabled_accessBy using virtual reality to deliver symphonic experiences, the organization reaches rural and underserved populations, because immersive technology can overcome geographic barriers to high-quality arts engagement.