named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Development of Educational Curriculum
Creates and disseminates educational materials and webinars on compliance with environmental regulations like the Lacey Act and EUDR
Documentation of Instrument and Bow Materials
Provides standardized forms and guidance to help makers document the legal sourcing of materials for CITES compliance
Representation at International Regulatory Meetings
Advocates for the instrument-making community at CITES and EU regulatory meetings to influence policies affecting endangered woods
Supporting Conservation Projects
Provides coordination and fundraising support for conservation initiatives such as the International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative (IPCI)
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Conducting research on violinmaking history and traditionsConducts scholarly research and publishes articles on historical aspects of violinmaking, including Danish violinmakers, and delivers lectures and publications in journals such as The Strad Magazine and the British Violin Makers Association Journal.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Advocating for conservation of species used in violin and bow makingEngages in international advocacy to conserve threatened species such as Pernambuco and Ebony, including participation in regulatory meetings and contributing to CITES listing revisions. The organization has advocated for updated CITES protections for Pernambuco, including at CoP19 in 2022.
- Developing educational and compliance resources for sustainable practicesCreates and distributes educational materials and tools to support compliance with environmental regulations, including instructional videos, FAQs on the Lacey Act, the Documentation of Instrument Materials form, and guidance for Lacey Act Compliance Plans.
- Developing sustainable practices curriculumDevelops educational curriculum focused on sustainable practices in violin and bow making to promote long-term conservation and responsible material use.
- Hosting educational webinars on environmental regulationsOrganizes and delivers webinars to inform violin and bow makers about evolving environmental regulations, including the Lacey Act, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and updates on Pernambuco conservation, with events held between 2024 and 2025.
- Providing inventory guidance for musical instrument materialsOffers practical instructions for conducting wood inventories of bows and musical instruments to support traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting conservation projects for endangered species in instrument makingProvides direct support to conservation initiatives focused on species critical to violin and bow making, such as Pernambuco and Ebony, including through collaboration with the International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative (IPCI) founded in 2000.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Chase Maggiano — Director
- Jake Connolly — Director
- Kathy Reilly — Director
- Nicolas LeCanu — Director
- Tom Wilder — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Recommends using Adobe Acrobat Reader for editing and signing the Documentation of Instrument Materials PDF.
- American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers Partner — Sustaining supporter and professional organization partner in 2025
- British Violin Makers Association Journal Partner — Published author contributing articles on violinmaking traditions.
- CITES Government — Engages with CITES to influence international trade regulations for endangered species used in musical instruments.
- Chicago School of Violin Making Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- Czech Violinmakers Association Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- Danish Guild of Master Violin Makers Network — Member and former chairman (1997–2003) of the National Danish organization of professionally trained violin and bow makers.
- Ecole Nationale de Lutherie Quebec Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- Ecole Nationale de Luthier de Mirecourt Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- Entente Internationale des Maitre Luthiers et Archetiers d'Art Network — Full member of the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers.
- European Commission Government — Engaged with the European Commission on revised guidance affecting ivory use in musical instruments.
- German Timber Trade Federation Partner — Partnered with the German Timber Trade Federation for a webinar on EU environmental regulations.
- International Association of Violin and Bow Makers Partner — Sustaining supporter and professional organization partner in 2025
- International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative Partner — Collaborative initiative formed with bow makers to conserve pernambuco and its ecosystem.
- International Society of Violin and Bow Makers Partner — Original organization from which the Alliance was formed as an adjunct; provides historical, reputational, and international foundation.
- International Wood Products Association Partner — Collaborates with the International Wood Products Association to host webinars on regulatory issues affecting violin and bow makers.
- Scuola Internationale di Liuteria di Cremona Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria Parmense Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- The Strad Magazine Partner — Published author contributing articles on violinmaking traditions.
- USDA Government — References USDA systems such as LAWGS and PPQ 505 in compliance resources.
- Violin Society of America Partner — Institutional and educational supporter in 2025
- national and international regulatory agencies Government — Cooperates with regulatory agencies on conservation of species used in instrument making.
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.
- Chain-of-Custody Accountability for Legal Compliance 9 orgsmethodology: chain-of-custody accountabilityBy implementing a chain-of-custody accountability model, the organization improves compliance with regulations like CITES because shared responsibility across the supply chain increases transparency and reduces illegal wood use.shared approach: Standards and Trust Building →
- Conservation Education for Behavioral Changemethodology: education-for-sustainabilityBy integrating conservation education into professional training for luthiers, the organization promotes sustainable material choices because informed artisans are more likely to adopt long-term ecologically responsible practices.
- Craft-Based Conservationmethodology: craft-based conservationBy focusing conservation efforts on tree species critical to traditional violin and bow making, the organization protects biodiversity because sustaining artisanal material needs creates aligned incentives for ecosystem preservation.
- Policy Advocacy Through Artisan Representationmethodology: policy-advocacyBy representing violin and bow makers in international conservation policy forums, the organization shapes regulations affecting materials because direct inclusion ensures craft needs are integrated into sustainability frameworks.