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American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada
Syracuse, NY · EIN 150465260 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$99K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$561K
employees
14,400
program ratio
22%
mission · from form 990

To serve professional musicians

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada represents professional musicians across the United States and Canada. It advocates for the rights and interests of musicians, focusing on labor protections, fair wages, and working conditions. The organization operates as a labor union serving its members through collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and industry advocacy.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements on behalf of professional musicians with employers in the music industry
Contract Enforcement
Monitors compliance with union contracts and provides support for resolving disputes over wages, credits, and working conditions
Intellectual Property Rights Advocacy
Advocates for musicians' rights in recordings, streaming, and public performance, including royalty collection and copyright protection
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Musician Advocacy and Labor Representation 1 activity
    • Provides services to professional musicians
      Offers direct support and resources tailored to the needs of professional musicians, including advocacy, career development, and access to benefits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$70K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K10%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses22%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$561K
Cash$442K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$561K
Liquid reserves51.3 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joseph Carfagno Secretary — $14K
Robert Bridge President — $4K
Edward O'Rourke Treasurer — $2K
Carol Dumka Director — $1K
William Harris V. President — $1K
Rocjard ScHaffer Sgt at Arms — $900
Coleen O'Neil Director — $810
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Professional Representation Model
    methodology: professional_representation
    By organizing and representing professional musicians collectively, the Federation advances their economic and legal interests, because unified advocacy increases leverage in negotiations and policy influence.