irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $156KJACK Quartet toured for performances at prominent venues in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
- #2 $90KJACKs commissioning projects included world premieres of new works by Natacha Diels, Austin Wulliman, Jeffrey Mumford, Ellen Fullman, Vicente Atria, Juri Seo, Terry Riley, and yvind Torvund. The JACK Studio mentorship program continued, including ongoing residencies with composers Nursalim Yadi Anugerah, Keir GoGwilt, Jules Reidy, and Ailie Ormston.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Residencies
Engages students and emerging musicians through workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects at institutions such as The New School and 92NY.
JACK Studio
Artist-in-residence mentorship program supporting emerging composers through multi-year collaborations, commissioning, and development of new works.
Performance
Tours nationally and internationally to present contemporary and experimental string quartet repertoire, including world premieres and works by living composers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new string quartet worksCommissions and presents world premieres of new string quartet compositions by contemporary composers such as Cenk Ergün, Georg Friedrich Haas, Terry Riley, John Zorn, John Luther Adams, Rand Steiger, and others, expanding the repertoire through collaborations supported by public funding and institutional partnerships.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating JACK Studio mentorship and residency programRuns the JACK Studio program, which offers two-year paid residencies for emerging composers and artists, supports commissions, conducts annual reading sessions with professional documentation, and has supported over 40 composers since 2019 through mentorship and collaborative development opportunities.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Performing contemporary and experimental string quartet musicPerforms live concerts of contemporary and experimental chamber music at prominent venues and festivals across the United States, Europe, and Australia, including premieres and curated programs such as 'Modern/Medieval' at the Chautauqua Institution and performances at Roulette, Miller Theatre, and The Drawing Center.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and releasing professional recordings of new musicRecords and releases albums of contemporary string quartet works, including pieces by John Luther Adams, Brian Baumbusch, Zosha Di Castri, Cenk Ergün, Catherine Lamb, Terry Riley, Rand Steiger, Dan Trueman, Austin Wulliman, Du Yun, and John Zorn, contributing to a prolific discography that includes GRAMMY-nominated projects.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing educational programs and mentorship in experimental musicDelivers educational programming including coaching, workshops, classes, and public performances at institutions such as The New School, Mannes School of Music, and the University of Iowa, fostering skill development in experimental chamber music for students and emerging artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$747K
Contributions & grants$478K64%
Program service revenue$252K34%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$551K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$308K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$428K
Cash$399K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$378K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +121.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Otto | Director | 40 | $72K |
| Jed Austin Wulliman | Director | 40 | $72K |
| Jeremiah A Campbell | Director | 40 | $72K |
| John P Richards | Director | 40 | $72K |
board members · 3
- Ara Guzelimian — Director
- Conrad Tao — Director
- Kate Sheeran — Director
relationships · 61
Who they work with
- 92nd Street Y Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- 92nd Street Y Partner — Co-commissioned Tristan Perich's work and hosts JACK Quartet performances in New York City.
- Aaron Copland Fund for Music Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- Adele and John Gray Endowment Funder — Supported JACK Studio through endowment funding.
- Alice M. Ditson Fund Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- Amphion Foundation Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- Amy Williams Partner — Collaborating composer
- Anthony Cheung Partner — Collaborating composer
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Partner — Organization for which JACK Quartet has created performance content.
- Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity Partner — Teaches at this summer music festival.
- Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity Partner — Teaching engagement at summer music festival
- Brian Baumbusch Partner — Collaborating composer
- Catherine Lamb Partner — Collaborating composer
- Catherine Lamb Partner — Collaborating composer with whom JACK Quartet has developed a central artistic relationship.
- Cenk Ergün Partner — Collaborating composer
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Hosts JACK Quartet for performance of their Modern/Medieval program.
- Chris Fisher-Lochhead Partner — Collaborating composer
- Christopher Otto Partner — Collaborating composer
- Ellen Fullman Partner — Collaborating composer
- Eric Wubbels Partner — Collaborating composer
- Erin Gee Partner — Collaborating composer
- Fan Fox & Samuels Foundation Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- George Lewis Partner — Collaborating composer
- Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- Helmut Lachenmann Partner — Collaborating composer
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Supported JACK Studio through institutional funding.
- Jason Eckardt Partner — Collaborating composer
- John Luther Adams Partner — Collaborating composer
- John Zorn Partner — Collaborating composer
- Juri Seo Partner — Collaborating composer
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strategies · 3
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.
- Composer-Collaborative Developmentmethodology: composer_collaborationBy collaborating directly with living composers during the creation and performance of new works, the JACK Quartet achieves deeper artistic interpretations and advances contemporary string quartet repertoire, because co-creation ensures authenticity and innovation in experimental music.
- Equity-Driven Artist Incubationmethodology: equity-focused artist supportBy providing free commissioning, mentorship, and performance opportunities to emerging composers—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—the JACK Quartet expands artistic diversity and strengthens the contemporary classical ecosystem, because removing financial and access barriers enables broader creative participation.
- Transformative Listening Through Experimental Repertoiremethodology: transformative-listeningBy curating performances of experimental chamber music, the JACK Quartet fosters transformative audience experiences and expanded perspectives, because deep, innovative listening builds sustained connection and dialogue with contemporary music.